General Job Summary:

This position is responsible for developing, coordinating and teaching courses in the wind energy and turbine technology program as defined by the College. Must evaluate and report student performance and progress in assigned courses in accordance with the College and division policies and procedures. Must have the required credentials for teaching in this field. May be required to travel between sites utilizing personal vehicle. Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record and provide proof of insurance.

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications:  Successful candidate will have:

      Required: 

6,000 hours of recent, relevant experience in the field or area to be taught or completion of a state or nationally recognized examination or A.A.S., A.S., or B.S. Degree or higher

Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

Well-versed in DC & AC electrical theory including electric motors and generators

Knowledge of rigging, signaling and basic rope access techniques

Strong knowledge of climb, safety, rigging and rescue procedures related to working at height in the wind industry

      Preferred:  

Prior teaching experience at the postsecondary level or equivalent training experience in the wind energy industry or related field

Comprehensive understanding of industrial electrical and mechanical systems including: 

DC & AC electrical theory, including electrical motors and generators

Industrial motor control systems, programmable logic controllers

Understanding of power generation and distribution theory

Understanding of gearboxes, generators and other drive line components pertaining to wind turbines

Field experience with wind turbine maintenance, climbing, safety and balance of plant operations

Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and other relevant industrial safety, and materiel handling standards

Salary:  Commensurate with education and related experience.

Benefits:  Paid sick leave and personal leave. Employee health, dental and vision insurance. Partially funded family insurance available. Employee life and disability insurance. Employee retirement plan.

Application Process:

The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:

Employment Application form

Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)

A letter addressing your qualifications for the position

A resume

A copy of transcripts, with originals due upon hiring

Only complete application packets will be considered for the position vacancy.

Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately. View complete job description and application process at www.iowalakes.edu/employment. Contact Lynn Miller at lmmiller@iowalakes.edu or 712-362-0409. Iowa Lakes Community College, Human Resources Office, 19 South 7^th Street, Estherville, IA 51334. EEO/AA Employer