Visiting Instructor - Electrical-Mechanical Maintenance

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Type of Position:Faculty - Non-Tenure

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a vibrant mid-sized public university dedicated to breaking the higher education mold by bringing truly transformative, hands-on experiences to every student. From high school seniors to senior professionals, first-generation students to second-chancers, our goal is to provide a high-quality, future-focused education that honors each student's unique, personal situations and goals. Our tiered approach to learning offers students access to more than 80-degree plans and programs including certificate, associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse population of Arkansas, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, and perspectives.

Located on the Arkansas-Oklahoma border and situated in a region of lakes, Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and features a vast array of cultural activities, shopping, dining, and entertainment, including a thriving downtown entertainment district. Parks, trails, and water recreation are all within the city limits, and true outdoor enthusiasts will find the area’s lakes, streams, and mountains offer adventure only minutes away from campus. Fort Smith was recently named by Forbes as the number one city in America for the cost of living, and a top city in the nation for the highest-paying tech jobs. The city is within easy driving distance of Tulsa, Kansas City, Dallas, Little Rock, and Memphis.

Thank you for your interest in joining our university. Below you will find details for the position including any supplementary documentation and/or questions you should review before submitting your application. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at (479) 788-7080.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please contact Human Resources at 479-788-7080. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position to which they have applied.

Department:CBPD Administration

Department's Website:

Uafs.edu

Summary of Job Duties:Develops and implements practical maintenance training programs in electrical
motors controls/drives, programmable logic controllers, hydraulics/pneumatics, pumps, mechanical power transmission, rotating equipment alignment, preventative maintenance and predictive or reliability centered maintenance for manufacturing and processing industries. This position reports to the Executive Director of the Center for Economic Development.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Work Experience: ​
Associate Degree and five years or more experience in the industrial maintenance field, with certification and/or degree in electrical or mechanical technical field. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for part of these requirements.

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree, Experience in higher education, familiarity with Amatrol E-learning or Tooling U-SME E-learning is preferred. Additionally, knowledge of the following topics is preferred: blueprint reading, welding, machining, computer integrated manufacturing, lean manufacturing, problem solving, robotics, and safety. Prior teaching and/or management experience in the industrial maintenance field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: To perform the job successfully, the following competencies are required for the essential functions of this position:

• High energy, affable, creative, passionate about incumbent worker/student success.
• Organized and focused on detail
• Self-starting, proactive, and able to carry out tasks independently.
• Experience in developing, coordinating, and teaching seminars.
• Able to communicate effectively with a diverse population (industry personnel, faculty, staff, and students).
• Willingness to participate in local activities within UAFS and the business community.
• Superior leadership and managerial skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills
• Teach electrical-mechanical maintenance curriculum courses and corresponding laboratories to meet needs of local industrial and businesses.
• Assist in determining local industrial and business community needs and develop the program and courses to satisfy those needs.
• Assist in planning and implementing programs to recruit incumbent workers to various programs.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with area school districts, business, and industry.
• Participate in professional development in related area.
• Serve on College, University and/or service committees.

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining consistent on-time attendance.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork with colleagues, students, and local business and industry personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Working Relationships: Maintain positive collaboration with industry personnel as well as CED team. Has frequent contact with university staff, faculty, and students. Frequent contact with personnel from other agencies, institutions, and the general public.

List Employees Supervised: None.

Special Job Dimensions: Work performed primarily in an office/classroom and laboratory setting. Must be able to travel occasionally. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly exhibits digital dexterity when entering data into computer. Required abilities include walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods. Visual demands include close, relatively detailed vision when focusing on a computer screen. Employee regularly talks and hears. Employee occasionally lifts items up to 10 pounds. Delivery of classes may require some evening or weekend work.

Background Check Requirements: Criminal background check, motor vehicle registry (MVR) check, sex offender registry, and drug screening.

Salary Information:

$60,000-80,000/year, commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:For full consideration, please apply by June 1, 2023.

Recruitment Contact Information:

HR 479-788-7080

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, sex offender registry check, financial history background check, and/or drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:N/A

Benefits Eligible:Yes