Land Surveying Instructor - Renton Technical College

 

LAND SURVEYING INSTRUCTOR

 

 



 



POSITION: This full-time probationary (tenure track) teaching position is scheduled for thirty hours/week of student contact and ten hours/week of professional activity, Monday through Friday. The hours on campus will be from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  This instructor will be responsible for teaching components of Land Surveying curriculum, which includes the subject areas of field data acquisition and reduction, maps, boundary law, legal descriptions, grading, earthwork calculations, route layout, drainage design, geodesy, GPS, GIS, photogrammetry, and related topics. The curriculum also includes related instruction topics such as mathematics, technical writing, and human relations.  Other professional responsibilities include:  maintaining office hours at time convenient to students, serving as an ad hoc member of the program's advisory committee, serving on departmental and college committees, participating in professional improvement activities, and other related duties as may be assigned by the dean. This position is scheduled to begin fall quarter 2006

 

ESSENTIAL 1. Effectively teach the adopted curriculum for the Land Surveying program.

FUNCTIONS  2. Provide for the orderly conduct of program learning activities, individual student learning needs, and the appropriate evaluation of student progress towards attaining the learning objectives

 3.Contribute to the ongoing development and updating of the curriculum as required by the college or industry trends.

4. Maintain appropriate individual student records and submit them in a timely manner as required.

5. Perform recruiting and job placement activities for students.

6. Actively participate in and develop and maintain  effective working relationships with the program advisory committee.  Enhance advisory committee representation by developing close ties with the business community.

7. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.

8. Develop a professional development plan and participate  in improvement activities.

9. Work effectively with students from academically, culturally and economically diverse backgrounds.

10. Effectively participate in staff and college committees and activities.

11.  Communicate effectively in oral and written English.

12. Support the college?s mission by creating a learning environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking.

13. Contribute to the appreciation of diversity and foster a climate of multi cultural understanding.

14.  Pursue professional growth activities to remain current in Land Surveying and teaching methodology.

15. Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

16. Perform additional tasks as assigned by the dean.

 

MINIMUM 1. Bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college orq

Qualificationuniversity; related land surveying

  /geomatics/geospatial technology experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

  2. Minimum of four years recent successful work experience in the land surveying field.

3.  Proficient in the use of instrumentation such as total stations and data collectors. Experience working with Microsoft Office products, namely Word and Excel. Experience with Autodesk? AutoCAD software and the Land Development Civil and Survey modules.

4. Provide evidence of ability to instruct students in the function and operation of computer software and hardware.

5. Have or acquire within 90 days of initial employment an industrial first aid certificate and an industrial safety and hygiene certificate.

6. Have taken, or after initial employment begin taking,  professional technical teacher training courses.

7. Demonstrate interest and ability to work successfully with students who represent a broad range of ages, abilities, cultural and ethical backgrounds, and education.

 

PREFERRED  1. Current Professional Land Surveyor license.

QUALIFICATIONS 2. Experience working with GIS software.

  3. Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level covering current and emerging fields in land surveying also desirable.

 

COMPENSATION The annual salary for this position is from $31,833 - $62,142, depending upon experience, education, number of work days and excluding incentive programs and advanced degrees. Employer-paid benefits include medical and dental coverage, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance as currently provided under the Public Employees Benefits Board; a retirement plan; and sick leave.  Some benefits require that the employee pay a portion of the fees and charges.

 

APPLICATION A complete application includes:

?Cover letter, which describes your interest in this position and how you meet the essential functions and qualifications, listed above.

? Renton Technical College employment application.  You may obtain an application by visiting our web site at www.RTC.edu or by calling (425) 235-2296

? A current and complete resume which includes dates (mm/dd/yy) of all employment;

? Unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary education; and,

? Letters of recommendation in support of the application from people other than those listed on the employment application.

 

APPLICATION To be GUARANTEED CONSIDERATION applications

DEADLINE needto be submitted by August 18, 2006.

Please send all application materials to

Human Resources, Renton Technical College

3000 N.E. 4th St, Renton, Washington 98056

 

CONDITIONS OFThe person hired must provide proof of citizenship or other

EMPLOYMENT authorization for employment.  As a faculty

position, the person hired must pay dues to the Renton Federation of Teachers or an equal amount as a representation fee.

 

NOTICE  Applicants who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible.  The hearing impaired may call TTY (425) 235-2359.  Call (425) 235-2296 for additional assistance.

 

Renton Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women, members of racial and ethnic minorities, disabled persons, and Vietnam era or disabled veterans are encouraged to apply