Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology Faculty

Full-time Faculty Benefits

Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement annually | Professional development and growth opportunities
6.95% Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) savings - matched dollar for dollar | 403(b) and 457 retirement savings options
College paid life and disability insurance | Health and dependent care Flex Spending Accounts 
Onsite fitness center and walking path | Up to 8 weeks paid New Child Leave
Onsite wellness screenings I Relocation assistance available 

Lakeshore also offers generous paid time off starting with 20 days of vacation, 9 days of sick time, 6 days of personal leave,
10 holidays, and a one-week winter break.

Additional Perks
Local discounts on food, entertainment, and events | Discounts on cell phone plans and rental cars
Common Read events | Culinary experiences from onsite emerging chefs | Identity theft protection
“Dress for your day” | Employee recognition and appreciation events
Campus closed six Fridays during the summer

Benefits begin the first of the month coinciding with or following hire.
For additional information on our vast array of benefits, read through our benefits guide.

NOTE: Compensation determinations will be made based on years of required relevant occupational experience and meeting educational requirements.

This is a year-round position serving, on average, 40 hours per week. During assigned instructional terms, or semesters, 60% of the week is designated for students contact time, or teaching, and 40% for professional expectations, as outlined below.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Deliver high-quality instruction, emphasizing alignment with the local workforce needs in the field of Mechanical Design and Engineering. Proficiently teach mechanical drafting using industry-standard software like AutoCAD and SolidWorks, covering diverse topics such as additive manufacturing, prototyping, reverse engineering, and mechanical design theory. Drafting skills development will empower students for success, offering hands-on experiences in constructing and revising engineering drawings. Stay at the forefront of industry trends and integrate cutting-edge practices into the curriculum, ensuring students are well-prepared for the workforce.  Knowledge of Six Sigma and lean manufacturing. Fostering a collaborative learning environment that prepares students for real-world teamwork scenarios.

Educate students with core knowledge and current developments in the discipline. Provide regular curriculum and course improvement with continually updated teaching methods. Participate in subject or program leadership teams and college-wide committees. Work effectively in a team-based environment. Seek opportunities for continuous professional development.

Responsible for placing learning first and providing educational experiences for learners in accordance with the mission of the college, including facilitating learning, assessing student performance, as well as instruction and outcomes, developing and maintaining current/relevant course materials and curriculum, working with high school dual credit teachers, and communicating with the community, other schools, the college, the division, and team members. Teaching/training in business and industry may be assigned.  

Provide high-quality customer service throughout all interactions.  This includes but is not limited to working effectively and positively with people from all backgrounds; helping the customer find solutions; anticipating needs and following up with the customer.  Provide friendly, respectful, personalized experiences throughout every interaction.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS/ADA: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Other duties may be assigned):

(100%) Instruction

• Responsible for placing learning first and providing educational experiences for learners in various delivery formats, schedules, and in various places in accordance with the mission of the college inclusive of: facilitating learning of diverse students, assessing student performance, as well as instruction and outcomes, developing and maintaining current/relevant course materials, and communicating with the community, other schools, the college, the division, and team members.
• Deliver classroom and laboratory instruction aligned with curriculum and advanced manufacturing workforce needs.
• Teach mechanical drafting using industry-standard software like AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Apply adult learning theory and effective instructional strategies.
• Assess student learning using formative and summative assessments with timely feedback.
• Ensure safe operation of laboratories and equipment.

Instruction/Manage the Learning Environment

• Curriculum: Integrate learning theories and models into curriculum design. Update curriculum appropriately in curriculum design repository system and the college learning management system according to the college schedule and guidelines.
• Delivery: Facilitate learning, utilizing a variety of delivery modes and learning theories.  Encourage engagement of students while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and functioning environment.
• Assessment: Evaluate student learning based on course competencies and program outcomes, employing formative and summative assessments.  Provide constructive and timely feedback. Retain records through the college information system according to program requirements.
• Support Dual Credit and Credit for Prior Learning activities.
• Assess the learning environment to determine the need for substitutions of alternative duties and/or the creation of flexible delivery.

Enhance Student Success

• Modify teaching and learning based upon feedback and assessment results to improve student success.
• Create an inclusive and equitable learning environment designed to address student needs and partner with accommodation or other support services to provide reasonable accommodations, when appropriate.
• Advise students in ways that foster the development of the whole student, and encourages persistence and timely completion of a course, certificate, diploma, or degree.
• Assess the effectiveness of a course and/or program and take necessary steps to enhance outcomes.

Pursue Professional Development

• Participate in initial and ongoing required professional development. This includes, but is not limited to, college-wide meetings, on-site professional development days, Wisconsin Technical College System Faculty Quality Assurance System FQAS courses, etc. 
• Develop and update annual goals as documented in the employee performance review.
• Maintain required industry certifications and/or licensures.

Participate in Planning or College Advancement

• Participate in division, department, and program meetings to improve program health.
• Provide input into hiring, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Participate in college advancement initiatives, including college-wide teams, advisory committees, and/or statewide teams.
• Contribute to the design, implementation, and reporting of grants.
• Support the College accreditation process.
• Participate in program planning, development, and modification.

 Outreach

• Participate in outreach, recruitment, and community events as determined by college leadership.
• Collaborate with Workforce Solutions on scoping business and industry needs.

Other

• Activities required to maintain program accreditation unless part of coordinator duties.
• Grant writing and reporting activities may be required.
• Activities required to maintain competency, partnerships, and mutual services within external/offsite location.
• Oversee and coordinate operations at external sites and satellite locations that maintain campus standards.
• Additional instructional or instructional-related activities may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Drafting, or a related discipline required. Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of two years (4,000 hours) of relevant occupational experience.
• Teaching or training experience preferred. 

All instructors are required to meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS), and/or other job specific licensing standards.

Per subject area taught, instructors are required to possess the appropriate credential.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform duties of position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Lakeshore’s mission, vision, and strategic direction.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks, the design process, and experience with additive manufacturing.

SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Utilize classroom technologies necessary for instruction (e.g., Interactive Whiteboard, SmartBoard, Projectors, Document Camera, and Lecture Capture equipment.
• Use Worldwide Instructional Design System (WIDS) for curriculum development and access to course/syllabi information.
• Must be innovative and able to collaborate with other staff in developing curriculum for instruction.
• Must be well motivated and have a strong interest in contributing to the success of the College.
• Positive human relations and effective written and oral communication skills essential.
• Exemplify college values in all staff and student interactions as well as services delivered.
• Fluent, multilingual individuals are beneficial.

ABILITIES

• Adapt quickly to new and changing technology.
• Perform work accurately and thoroughly, with a high level of accountability and attention to detail.
• Work independently, as part of a team and/or with minimal supervision.
• Present self in a professional, ethical, and respectful manner at all times.
• Use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects or tasks, maintaining deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and relate successfully with staff, students and all stakeholders.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste, or smell.
• Must be able to work outside in varying weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment may require multi-tasking.
• The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including mornings, evenings, and weekend hours.
• All proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is required to be used.

CONDITION(S) OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Employment conditional on completion of a Background Information Disclosure (BID) with the results acceptable to the College.
• Must meet and maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) requirements within 3 years of employment. 

This job description is designed to cover the basic functions of the job and is not considered a detailed description of every job duty that is required; other duties may be assigned as needed. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice to ensure the successful delivery of organizational objectives.