Mechatronics Instructor (Adjunct)

Description In accordance with the VGCC organizational chart, the Instructor for Mechatronics Engineering Technology reports to the Program Head. The primary purpose of the Instructor for Mechatronics Engineering Technology position is to teach courses in the program.

The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Essential Duties

• Teaching assigned classes.
• Assessing student learning outcomes.
• Recommending improvements to courses/program.
• Maintaining suitable class records.
• Recommending books and other instructional supplies.
• Maintaining appropriate course documents such as syllabi, objectives, tests, and lesson plans.
• Advising students.
• Performing maintenance on instruction equipment.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• Candidates for this position are required to have a Certificate in Mechatronics, or a related field and
• Two years of industry experience with automation, manufacturing, robotics, instrumentation, process control, and electromechanical systems.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Preferred candidates will have a degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with strong emphasis in Mechanical Engineering.
• Additional preference will be given to those candidates with experience and education in CNC machining and teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

Physical Demands

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Laboratory set-up and take-down for in person labs