Manager Instrumentation, Control/Data Analysis Program

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

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Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live.  We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills.  Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications.  We particularly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups including women and minorities.  Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative.  No phone calls, please.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

The Manager of the Instrumentation, Control/Data Analysis program will assist the Program Director with the management of the program.  He/She will be responsible for instructing four (4) classes per semester as assigned.  He/She will also develop and instruct Professional Education courses (continuing education).

This is a twelve-month position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Deliver effective preparation and instruction using up to date and cutting-edge contemporary methods with a strong outcomes-based teaching model. Develop course materials and make them accessible to students through an online campus program.
2. Establish and adhere to regular office hours and be available to conduct tutoring for student support and retention.
3. Collaborate with the Program Director on curriculum and procurement of necessary equipment and textbook selection for the Instrumentation, Control/Data Analysis Program courses.  Emphasis for curriculum development in this position will be PNG specific courses and related laboratory exercises, and expansion of the instrumentation/PLC curriculum as necessary.
4. Participate in faculty sessions to review curriculum and work to coordinate the core PNG curriculum with other Program Managers and instructors.
5. Remain current in petroleum and natural gas industry trends and requirements by attending a minimum of one week of outside training annually.
6. Represent the School of PNG at industry conventions, meetings or publicity events as needed.
7. Serve on student disciplinary committee.
8. Support the continued growth of the School of PNG.
9. Other duties as assigned.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

1. Competent in Windows Office 2010 Software and capability for additional software introduction from industry in lab.
2. Ability to work with a minimum of supervision and oversight.
3. Ability to relate and communicate with students and to explain technical issues clearly and in understandable terms. 
4. Ability to design and structure teaching plan for assigned course instruction that accomplishes that class objectives.
5. Ability to interact with industry personnel and incorporate industry needs into the Lackawanna College Instrumentation, Control/Data Analysis  Program.

EDUCATION:

-        Associate degree required.

-        Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or similar discipline preferred. 

EXPERIENCE:

-        5 to 10 years of industry/mechanical experience preferred.

-        Prior experience in engineering, applications, operations, business development, design, management, or industrial manufacturing or processing.

-        Industry experience and training in interpersonal relations, management, teaching, or sales.

-        Specific training and/or experience with Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering, Processing, Pipelining, Compression and Engines a plus.

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Applications will only be accepted via online method OR email.  If selecting the email option, interested candidates can email resumes to [email protected]. Deadline for applications, September 18th, 2024.  No phone calls, please.

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.