About the Department

Central Piedmont Community College is a comprehensive institution which places primary emphasis on 
excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain 
competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the college.

Position Duties

I. Mastery of Subject Matter
a. Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.
b. Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.
c. Connect their subject matter with related fields.
d. Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional 
organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
e. Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when 
appropriate.

II. Teaching Performance
a. Teach a course load appropriate to their field or discipline.
b. Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
c. Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
d. Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
e. Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the internet, telecourses, interactive technology, 
when appropriate.
f. Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through 
appropriate assignments.
g. Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course 
objectives.
h. Incorporate core competencies into curriculum.
i. Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.

III. Evaluation of Student Learning
a. Establish meaningful learning student learning outcomes for courses/programs.
b. Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning 
outcomes.
c. Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote 
maximum learning.
d. Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division 
administrator each semester according to established deadlines.
e. Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances

IV. Support of College Policies and Procedures
a. Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment.
b. Teach credit or non-credit courses within field or discipline as needed.
c. Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students 
for advisement and consultation.
d. Serve as faculty advisor within the current college advisement system.
e. Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections 
in accordance with program and divisional policies.
f. Maintain confidentiality of student information.
g. Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence.
h. Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
i. Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College Policies and Procedures

V. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities
a. Serves on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned.
b. Participate in meeting and events required by the college, division, and program 
administrators.
c. Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program 
administrators.
d. Support both part-time and full-time colleagues.
e. Contribute to program and division curriculum development processes.
f. Participate in graduation ceremonies
g. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff 
and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.

VI. Contribution to Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs
a. Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans.
b. Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and 
channels.
c. Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals on the college 
and its constituents.
d. Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans 
of the college, division, and programs.
e. Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field
                      
Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or related field
• Teaching experience in a community college or university setting
• Five years of industry experience
• Experience in Power Systems and/or Power Engineering

Other Qualifications

orking Conditions:
Typical classroom, lab, clinical and/or online learning environment.