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Full-time General Engineering Technology Instructor

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, SD

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, ArcGIS, Architectural Services, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Best Practices, Civil Engineering, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Conferences, Construction, Construction Drawings, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Planning, Continuous Improvement, Educational Technology, Email Technology, Industry Standards, Land Surveying, Leadership, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Spreadsheets, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Delivery, Technical Drawing, Technical Strategy, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials, Word Processing
LOCATION
Sioux Falls, SD
POSTED
2 days ago
Location : Mickelson Center 2320 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
Job Type: Full-Time Instructor
Job Number: 00352
Division: Academic Affairs
Opening Date: 05/15/2026

Position Summary
The Engineering Technology Instructor delivers high-quality, industry-aligned training that prepares students to master foundational and advanced technical skills, meet program expectations, apply engineering principles, create construction plans, and utilize industry standards in real-world scenarios. This position delivers instruction across one or more engineering technology disciplines to prepare students for careers in engineering and construction industries, with potential focus areas including Architectural, Civil, and Mechanical Engineering Technology, as well as Land Surveying Science.The instructor develops and maintains current curriculum and hands-on lab experiences, supports program and institutional initiatives, and collaborates with industry, colleagues, and community partners to strengthen workforce alignment and student success. This role also upholds Southeast Technical College's values through professional conduct and continuous improvement while engaging in ongoing professional development to maintain technical expertise and instructional effectiveness.

Essential Functions

  • Academic Excellence & Instructional Effectiveness
    1. Deliver high-quality, industry-aligned instruction that prepares students to meet program outcomes, workforce expectations, and licensure requirements.
    2. Develop, update, and deliver curriculum and instructional materials including syllabi, labs, and hands-on activities that reflect current industry standards and support student skill development.
    3. Use effective instructional strategies and technologies to promote student engagement and achievement.
    4. Design, administer, and evaluate assessments to measure learning and technical competency, using results and student feedback to improve instruction and curriculum.
    5. Maintain accurate academic records, grading, and documentation in compliance with institutional and accreditation requirements.
  • Service to Program and Institution
    1. Contribute to program success through student recruitment, advising, retention initiatives, and outreach activities.
    2. Participate in program development, accreditation activities, advisory committees, and continuous improvement processes.
    3. Serve on institutional committees, workgroups, or task forces as assigned.
    4. Collaborate with colleagues across departments to support interdisciplinary learning, student success initiatives, and institutional priorities.
    5. Build and maintain partnerships with industry, K-12 schools, community organizations, and employers to enhance program visibility and workforce alignment.
  • Professional Development & Industry Engagement
    1. Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain technical expertise, instructional effectiveness, and industry credentials as required by the program.
    2. Participate in workshops, conferences, certifications, trainings, or coursework relevant to teaching, technology, and the instructor's discipline.
    3. Apply new knowledge, skills, and best practices to instruction, curriculum, and program improvement.
  • Institutional Values & Professional Conduct
    1. Demonstrate Southeast Technical College's Core Values through instructional practices, service, and professional interactions.
    2. Comply with college policies, accreditation requirements, safety standards, and ethical guidelines.
  • Program-specific Functions:
    1. Instruct mathametic-driven content, emphasizing problem-solving and real-world technical applications.
    • Deliver instruction in engineering technology that integrates construction drawing interpretation, technical standards, and practical construction methodologies.
    • Utilize current engineering and construction industry practices, tools, and standards in instruction.
    • Provide instruction in one or more industry-related software as applicable, such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Inventor or ArcGIS.
  • Other Duties as Assigned
    1. Perform other related duties as assigned in support of student success, program quality, and the mission of Southeast Technical College.
Position Qualifications
  • Education
    1. Associate's degree in an Engineering Technology, Architecture, Construction Management or other closely related field required. Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
  • Experience:
    1. Minimum of 3 years of recent, relevant industry experience in an engineering, architecture, construction or other closely related field.
    2. Previous teaching, training, or mentoring experience is preferred but not required.
  • Other requirements:
    1. Computer skills: Ability to use email systems, word processing, and spreadsheet software
    2. Communication: ability to actively listen and to effectively communicate with others through written and oral communication
    3. Leadership: ability to make decisions, delegate tasks, be innovative, negotiate, problem solve, build teams through coaching and development, resolve conflicts, hold yourself and other accountable, and work under pressure.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
Work is performed primarily in a classroom, a lab, and an office setting, with occasional travel for site visits/field trips, professional development, and student supervision.
Southeast Tech offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health care, Flexible Spending Account, dental care, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, retirement, holidays, paid time off, and sick leave.

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