A qualified faculty member meets the education component of the School of Technology discipline standard through one of three routes:
• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution in technology, engineering, engineering technology; or an earned baccalaureate or higher degree directly related to the program’s discipline. And, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR) And, two years of directly related work experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR); or
o Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution And, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR) And five years of directly related work experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR); or
o Possesses an earned associate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution directly related to the program’s discipline And, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR) And three years of directly related work experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR);
• Possesses a Department of Labor, Bureau for Apprenticeship Training recognized journeyman’s card in the discipline directly related to credentials, certifications, and competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR), and in journeyman status for two years or more with experience that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR) And, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR); or
o Possesses any specialized certifications or credentials required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR). And, 5 years directly related work experience in the field that is specifically linked to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR);
o Possesses a current Workplace Specialist License granted by the Indiana Department of Education appropriate to course objectives and directly linked to credentials, certifications, and competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record (COR) And, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record (COR)

• Basic proficiency or readiness in developmental English and Math.
• Valid OSHA-10 (General Industry) or completion of the course safety orientation during Day 1
• Capability to stand, bend, and lift 35 lb while wearing PPE
• Ability to use basic hand tools and read an inch/metric ruler
• Recommended (not required): Three–six months of fabricating, maker-space, or high-school metals experience

CourseID: MFITWEL5

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