Please Note: This is an in-person position located on campus in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is a customer-focused, accessible provider of innovative life-long learning. The College seeks team-oriented, student-focused individuals who have a deep value of education to facilitate learning. NTC staff serves in alignment with the College’s mission, vision, core values, and operating principles, and Board of Trustee’s Executive Limitations and Productivity and Quality Measures. As a member of a learning team, faculty report to a designated dean and participate in program, school, interschool, and College-wide team activities. Faculty provide instruction, expertise, and leadership within their program and content area. Faculty are expected to remain current in their area of expertise and in the field of education through professional growth and continuous learning activities. Faculty contribute to the College community as exemplified by committee involvement, participation in leadership activities, academic advisement of students, and sponsorship of student activities. Faculty members are also encouraged to be involved in the NTC College through various service opportunities in community organizations or through other community activities.
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
Facilitate learning through classroom activities, distance learning experiences, out-of-classroom activities, and the mentoring of students and peers.
Assess and evaluate student performance in alignment with the College assessment plan in a timely manner.
Conduct assigned classes for the scheduled length of time.
Maintain accurate student records, including grades, attendance, and clinical evaluations, and ensure compliance with relevant privacy laws.
Furnish written evaluations as requested by students.
Maintain course outcome summaries, learning plans, Performance Assessment Tasks (PATs), syllabi, and online Learning Management System template in the approved College format and time parameter.
Actively select and use appropriate learning materials and resources including textbooks, library resources, equipment, and supplies to enhance learning.
Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a new or modified course/certificate/program. Stay current and focused on learner needs.
Keep professionally up-to-date in area of content expertise and in the teaching profession.
Actively support diverse learners.
Maintain professional certifications, licensures, and requirements.
Maintain documentation as required by accreditation, program, or clinical sites.
Assist, participate, support, and carry out the duties as assigned.
College Support Duties
Submit final grades by the scheduled due date identified on the academic calendar.
Post and maintain office hours.
Coordinate instructional support services to meet individual student accommodation and modification needs.
Utilize and engage in professional day activities and team time as designated.
Participate in institutional, advisory and program team and committee meetings.
Attend the College’s in-service sessions, commencements, and other activities as directed.
Assist in student recruitment and Student Services activities.
Attend College Open Houses (on-campus and off-campus, set-up and take down) to assist with student recruitment.
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: DDS
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 post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the last five years.
Upon employment and throughout employment, must meet and continue to meet the WTCS and Higher Learning Commissions requirements, accreditation standards, and/or licensing standards, where applicable.
Experience in teaching and working with diverse populations preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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
Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a license to practice dentistry in the state of Wisconsin, in accordance with the Wisconsin Dentistry Examining Board requirements. Licensure must be obtained prior to the start of employment.
Must have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and ability to meet NTC’s insurance carrier standards.
Physical Requirements
Carrying/Lifting 10-25 lbs: Low
Carrying/Lifting 25-50 lbs: Low
Carrying/Lifting >50 lbs: N/A
Sitting: Medium
Standing/Walking/Climbing: Medium
Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Low
Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: High
Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: Low
Work Environment
Indoor/Office Work Environment: High
Outdoor Weather Conditions: N/A
Irritated or Agitated Individuals: Low
Hostile or Violent Individuals: N/A
Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals: N/A
Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/A
Work-Related Travel: Low
Smell Requirement: Low
Specific Vision: High
Hearing: High
Taste: N/A
About Us
Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is the place to be and it’s the “College that Cares.” NTC provides students with career preparation in some of the fastest-growing fields and is a leading 2-year post-secondary institution with a history of innovation and growth in a dynamic, diverse setting. Our employees will tell you why they love working here, and check how our Total Rewards match our culture!
Our main campus is in Wausau, WI, with five regional campuses located in Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, and Wittenberg. In addition, NTC has a Public Safety Center of Excellence in Merrill, Agriculture Center of Excellence in Maine, and Wood Technology Center of Excellence in Antigo, and every day we bring students one step closer to making their dreams a reality. Whether you are pursuing one of our 150+ associate degrees, technical diploma, or short-term certificate programs, or simply taking a course to give you that competitive edge, a brighter future awaits you at NTC!
