Technical Director jobs in South Dakota
Technical Director plans and directs all aspects of technical activities within specific production. Ensures all projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with organization's established policies and objectives. Being a Technical Director requires a bachelor's degree in related field and at least 8 years of experience. Typically reports to top management. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Environmental Engineering Tech Instructor/Program Director
- Western Dakota Technical College
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Rapid, SD
FULL_TIME
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To instruct students in the Environmental Engineering Tech Program. The instructional program occurs in a classroom and lab setting, and prepares students to work in the environmental engineering technology field. The Instructor may also serve as the Program Director.
- Program Director, as appropriate
- Work with the Team Leader and the Vice President of Teaching and Learning to fulfill program mission
- Coordinate and communicate program assessment activities with program instructors including adjunct instructors
- Document assessment activities in Strategic Planning Online (SPOL) system
- Complete program's Annual Assessment Report
- Coordinate and communicate strategic plan activities with program instructors
- Document strategic planning activities and updates in SPOL
- Complete program's Annual Unit Report
- Supervise Adjuncts
- Assist with recruiting and hiring of qualified adjunct faculty in collaboration with the Director of Human Resources
- Provide course material for adjunct instructors
- Serve as a point of contact for course-related questions
- Conduct course observations
- Review course evaluations with adjunct instructors as needed
- Review Quality Matters Rubric reviews with adjunct instructor as needed
- Manage the program's budget and program resources in coordination with the Vice President of Teaching and Learning and the Vice President of Finance and Operations.
- Upgrade and purchase new items as necessary by going through the proper approvals and purchasing procedures
- Evaluate new items to replace old ones and/or determining how to use outdated or dilapidated material
- Coordinate program web development and promotional campaigns with the Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing
- Manage marketing of the program
- Coordinate coverage at special events such as open houses and career fairs
- Meet with guests who want to know more about our programs
- Manage the course curriculum
- Coordinate the changing of and updating of textbooks
- Coordinate updating courses to include deleting and adding new courses
- Meet with the Curriculum Committee when changes are requested
- Coordinate and conduct two advisory meetings each academic year advisory board constitution and bylaws
- Collaborate with Team Leader, Vice President for Teaching and Learning, and Registrar's Office to create course schedules and staffing of courses
- Mastery of Subject Matter
- Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.
- Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.
- Connect their subject matter with related fields.
- Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
- Reviews and reports on the program's content and assessment to meet Higher Learning Commission requirements.
- Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.
- Teaching Performance
- Teach a course load as outlined in the WDTC Employee Handbook.
- Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
- Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
- Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the internet, interactive technology, simulation when appropriate.
- Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
- Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
- Incorporate core competencies into curriculum.
- Promote student success by building positive interpersonal relationships with staff, students and colleagues at WDTC.
- Develop, update and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
- Evaluation of Student Learning
- Establish meaningful student/program learning outcomes for courses/program.
- Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward student/program learning outcomes.
- Create an annual program learning outcome plan, and complete all assessment cycle requirements.
- Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters as required after each class according to established deadlines.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
- Support of School's Policies and Procedures
- Teach classes as assigned.
- Perform job responsibilities as outlined in faculty handbook.
- Adhere to FERPA regulations.
- Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence.
- Exercise stewardship of school's facilities and materials.
- Record and provide attendance data in accordance with school's policies and procedures.
- Participation in Western Dakota Technical College Program Activities
- Serve on committees as assigned
- Participate in meetings and events required by WDTC administrators
- Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from colleagues and administrators.
- Support both part-time and full-time colleagues.
- Contribute to program curriculum development processes and assessment.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and state agencies as an individual or as a part of a team.
- Contribution to Growth and Enhancement of School's Mission and Programs
- Maintain familiarity with school's strategic goals, mission, and long-range plans.
- Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels.
- Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the school and its constituents.
- Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the program.
- This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities and tasks are the only essential functions to be performed. The employee occupying this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as required by his/her supervisor. All tasks assigned must be performed on a daily basis which requires regular and consistent attendance.
Associates Degree, Bachelor's Degree preferred, and a minimum of three years of related environmental engineering tech industry work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work required in environmental engineering technology.- Proficient in skills as they relate to the program's operations.
- Work well under pressure.
- Take the initiative.
- Fundamentals of curriculum design and development.
- Fundamentals of classroom management.
- WDTC policies and procedures.
- Fundamentals and principles of learning in addition to teaching methodologies.
- Methods and techniques used in student assessment, students in classroom and lab settings.
- Program development, assessment and implementation of procedures and practices.
- Ability to counsel and instruct students in a professional manner and appearance.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in all group sizes.
- Demonstrated ability in oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in project management and problem solving.
- Ability to organize, manage and complete timeline projects over multiple-year periods.
EOE/Statement of Non-Discrimination/Annual Security ReportANNUAL SECURITY REPORT/CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
WDTC subscribes to the fullest extent to the principle of the dignity of all people and of their labors and will take action to ensure that applicants are employed, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, color, ethnic background, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, political affiliation, mental and/or physical challenge, disability, gender identity, gender expression status as a veteran, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant for a position is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit, and ability. Inquiries may be directed to the Director of Human Resource at 605-718-2407. (6.7.2023)
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires that the college’s Annual Security Report which includes crime statistics be made available to prospective employees and prospective students upon request. Western Dakota Technical College Annual Security Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported Clery crimes that occurred on campus and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault prevention and response, timely warnings, emergency response, and other matters. You may obtain this information through the Western Dakota Technical College website at https://www.wdt.edu/assets/docs/uploads/consumer-information/securityreport.pdf. A printed copy of the report may be obtained by writing to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success, Western Dakota Technical College 800 Mickelson Dr., Rapid City, SD 57703 or by calling (605) 718-2931.
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- Pete Lien & Sons, Inc
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Rapid City, SD
FULL_TIME
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Adjunct - Welding
- Western Dakota Technical College
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Rapid, SD
PART_TIME
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Practical Nursing Instructor - Phillip, SD
- Western Dakota Technical College
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Rapid, SD
FULL_TIME
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Student Success Coach
- Western Dakota Technical College
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Rapid, SD
FULL_TIME
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Student Success Coach
- Western Dakota Technical College
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Rapid, SD
FULL_TIME
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About South Dakota
South Dakota (/- dəˈkoʊtə/ (listen)) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux Native American tribes, who compose a large portion of the population and historically dominated the territory. South Dakota is the seventeenth largest by area, but the fifth smallest by population and the 5th least densely populated of the 50 United States. As the southern part of the former Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889, simultaneously with North Dakota. Pierre is the state capital and Sioux Falls, with a populat...
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Income Estimation for Technical Director jobs
$106,111 to $137,208
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What does a Technical Director do?
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