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Wausau, Wisconsin, United States
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Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC).
NTC offers outstanding career opportunities on a modern campus with state-of-the-art technology that allows for a collaborative learning and work environment. Employees are offered an amazing Total Rewards package with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off – including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas – New Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full-time positions. NTC is “The College that Cares” and makes a difference in the lives of our employees and students. If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our team! See why our current employees did!
Salary is commensurate based on occupational experience and qualifications.
JOB SUMMARY, DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS:
Job Summary
The full-time faculty supports Northcentral Technical College’s Diesel Technology program by delivering high-quality instruction and fostering student success. This position is responsible for teaching courses within the program, developing and maintaining course materials, and aligning instruction with program objectives and evaluation procedures. Working 40 weeks within a 52-week academic year, faculty collaborates with colleagues, engages in professional development, and supports College initiatives to enhance the learning experience and achieve program goals.
Please note this is an in-person position located on campus in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.
Teaching & Student Success:
Facilitate student learning through engaging instructional strategies and methodologies across various modalities, including in-person, online, hybrid, and out-of-classroom activities, and mentoring students and peers.
Adhere to NTC’s academic calendar, Student Connect hours, teaching assignments, post and maintain office hours, and conduct assigned classes for the scheduled length of time in accordance with the faculty contract.
Assess and evaluate student performance by providing timely feedback and grades, maintaining accurate student records, attendance, and lab/clinical evaluations, in compliance with privacy laws, such as FERPA.
Develop and maintain course materials including outcome summaries, learning plans, Performance Assessment Tasks (PATs), syllabi, and online Learning Management System templates in the approved College format within designated timelines.
Select and utilize appropriate learning materials and resources including textbooks, library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning.
Review, revise, and create curriculum in accordance with NTC academic standards and expectations.
Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a new or modified course/certificate/program.
Stay current and focused on evolving learner needs and educational trends.
Provide written evaluations upon the student’s request.
Specific Instructional Program Duties:
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair diesel equipment to support instructional and program-specific needs.
Perform preventive maintenance and ensure operational readiness of diesel equipment, tools, and training assets.
Maintain, prepare, organize, and ensure the cleanliness and safety of diesel laboratories, shops, and instructional equipment.
Inspect, service, and repair vehicles and equipment within the NTC Diesel Fleet.
Monitor the condition and performance of fleet vehicles and equipment, recommending repairs, upgrades, or replacements as needed.
Assist in planning and coordinating equipment updates to support current industry standards and program objectives.
Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, repairs, inspections, and replacement recommendations.
Ensure laboratory and fleet equipment comply with safety regulations and support effective hands-on student learning experiences.
College/Program Area Support:
Maintain program documentation as required by accreditation, program, or clinical sites standards, if applicable.
Coordinate with instructional support services to address student accommodation and modification needs, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Engage and participate in faculty development training, professional day activities, College in-service events, commencement, team time, and other designated College activities.
Assist in onboarding and orienting new full-time, part-time, adjunct faculty, and other employees within the program or content area.
Actively participate in institutional, advisory and program team, and committee meetings.
Attend College Open Houses (on-campus and off-campus, set-up and take down) to assist with student recruitment and in support of Student Services activities.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with business and industry partners, community organizations, and K-12 partners to strengthen program connections.
Assist, participate, support, and carry out all duties as assigned.
Professional Development:
Maintain Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS)/Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS) and Higher Learning Commission qualification and meet requirements, accreditation or licensing standards, as applicable to program areas.
Maintain professional certifications, licensures, and credentials as required by the specific program area.
Remain up-to-date professionally in the area of content expertise and the teaching profession.
Faculty may be assigned to support key program functions due to accreditation, industry, or institutional needs. Typical responsibilities may include:
Serve as liaison with accrediting bodies, industry partners, and College leadership to ensure program compliance and relevance.
Coordinate curriculum updates, program reviews, and data reporting to support continuous improvement.
Lead communication and planning efforts related to program scheduling, resource needs, and stakeholder engagement.
Support recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives in collaboration with College departments.
Minimum Qualifications Required
In limited circumstances, NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.
Education: Other
Bachelor’s degree in a related field required. Should the successful candidate not possess a bachelor's degree at the time of hiring, the candidate will have five years to obtain the degree.
Experience: 2 Years
Additional Experience Information:
Occupational instructors must have a minimum of two years (4,000 hours) full-time, or equivalent demonstrated relevant occupational experience, one of which must be within the last five years.
May waive the occupational experience of one year within the last five years if the candidate has two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the last five years.
NTC will determine whether applicants meet the credentialing requirements of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), and/or occupational licensing standards. These requirements must be met at the time of hiring and maintained throughout employment, where applicable to the position.
The individual must possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin commercial driver’s license, maintain a clean driving record for at least four years, and meet Northcentral Technical College’s insurance carrier requirements.
Experience in teaching preferred.
In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex documents; present topics to internal and external individuals of all levels.
Math Skills:
Ability to perform and work complex calculations, make comparisons, interpret and provide logical explanations to others.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions to critically create resolutions; interpret instructions in mathematical or diagram form with abstract and concrete variables.
Technical Skills:
Ability to perform complex operations in a variety of job-specific systems, understand functionality to apply advanced functions, manage/customize and create calculations with data.
Customer Service Skills:
Ability to understand complex concerns and formulate solutions; communicate professionally with various audiences in different situations.
Other Requirements
If driving is required as part of the occupational profession, (i.e. Truck Driving), individual must possess an appropriate driving class of Wisconsin license, which is valid, and a clean driving record of four years and the ability to maintain that and meet NTC’s insurance carrier standards.
Physical Requirements
Carrying/Lifting 10-25 lbs: High
Carrying/Lifting 25-50 lbs: Medium
Carrying/Lifting >50 lbs: Low
Sitting: Medium
Standing/Walking/Climbing: High
Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Medium
Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: Medium
Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: Medium
Work Environment
Indoor/Office Work Environment: Medium
Outdoor Weather Conditions: Medium
Irritated or Agitated Individuals: Low
Hostile or Violent Individuals: Low
Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals: Low
Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/A
Work-Related Travel: Medium
Smell Requirement: Low
Specific Vision: Medium
Hearing: Medium
Taste: N/A