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Instructor, Chemical Lab Technician Major (BTC)

SUMMARY
Instructs adult students in mathematics, computer applications, chemistry, chemistry laboratory techniques and additional related chemical technology subjects in accordance with department of education licensing regulations, accreditation standards, industry regulations and job market demands.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential duties and responsibilities include, and are not strictly limited to, the following:

  • Develops class work and instruction in accordance with curricula, syllabi, outline, course text, accreditation and industry standards. Prepares and delivers daily lesson plans as scheduled.
  • Provides a safe working environment for students to ensure safe use of chemicals, materials and equipment. Develops, implements, and fosters effective and responsible safe laboratory practices. Monitors and maintains records for all safety procedures and equipment. Guards against the performance of any unauthorized experiments and activities. Reports and maintains accurate records about any hazardous situation, incident, or accident, as well as the specific measures taken.
  • Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies such as chemicals, glassware, kits, and MSDS sheets. Properly and safely stores the chemicals, materials, and equipment. Maintains and reports accurate records of inventory (chemicals, materials and equipment), technical documentation and instructional equipment.
  • Stays abreast of technological advancements industry wide and incorporates into instruction changes and developments affecting areas of instruction. This may be accomplished through professional memberships, contacts in field, publications, attendance at workshops and in-service sessions, and when appropriate, coursework.
  • Maintains accurate records of performance, evaluation, and attendance on each class taught at all times and reports information as requested and as scheduled.
  • Evaluates student progress and provides feedback to students, program director and other faculty and staff involved in a timely manner.
  • Assists in achieving educational goals of students in each training program.
  • Assists students in problem resolution by referring to counselor or director, and following policies and procedures as specified in resource documents including, but not limited, to the student handbook, faculty handbook, employee policy manual, and accreditation standards.
  • Abides by all rules, regulations, and policies as determined by the department and Bidwell Training Center, as specified in resource documents including, but not limited to, the student handbook, faculty handbook, employee policy manual, and accreditation standards. Enforces all policies and procedures applicable to students in a fair and consistent manner.
  • Maintains a professional instructor-student relationship, including: establishing and maintaining positive student interaction; restricting classroom time to relevant, subject-related information; nondiscriminatory, fair and equal treatment of all students; being on time and prepared for each class as scheduled; beginning each class on time as scheduled; responding to student questions in a calm, clear and concise fashion; providing a non-threatening environment conducive to learning and positive self-esteem.
  • Works cooperatively with program staff to improve the effectiveness of training.
  • Attends and participates in meetings with department staff, directors and school employees.
  • Plans and schedules field activities for students at area facilities.
  • Other duties may be assigned.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
B.S. degree and 4-5 years of experience within the chemical industry including 2 years experience in training or classroom instruction or equivalent combination of training and experience. Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and an insurable driver's record required.

Qualified candidates should send a resume with salary requirements to hr@mcg-btc.org or fax to (412) 325-7378. EOE