Part-time Mechatronics Professor - Continuous Pool

Are you passionate about industrial automation and teaching a new generation of mechatronics technicians Can you create and maintain a welcoming and supportive environment with students of diverse multicultural socioeconomic and academic backgrounds Are you eager to work collaboratively to find innovative ways to improve student success Are you interested in building relationship with industry and community partners If these questions resonate with you then we invite you to consider joining our Mechatronics Technology team. We value collaboration and are dedicated to guiding students towards the achievement of their academic and career goals.

Clark College is seeking a professional with expertise in the mechatronics industry to join our team. We are currently accepting applications for a parttime Mechatronics Technology Professor whose primary teaching duties would include providing engaging presentations dynamic lab equipment demonstrations guiding students to handson experience with industrial automation and helping to build student confidence and lifelong learning habits. Department and college service work is expected with the position (as assigned by the division or college) to support the institutional mission and goals foremost being diversity equity and inclusion and student success and retention. The successful candidate will join a cohesive team of instructors to fulfill the needs of a growing department.

At Clark we value equity diversity and inclusion. We have not always gotten it right but are committed to growing learning and supporting our employees. Our Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) supports individuals with their academic personal and professional development as well as provides training and educational resources for all members of the college community around diversity inclusion power privilege inequity social equity and social justice. The college offers further professional development for our employees through opportunities such as Employee Resource Groups Social Justice Leadership Institute Cross Institution Faculty of Color Mentorship program Administrators of Color Leadership Program and Faculty and Staff of Color Conference.

General Faculty Responsibilities

• Instruct classes in basic DC & AC electricity electrical power distribution & wiring 3phase motors control systems fluid power systems mechanical drive systems DC power systems test and measurement instrumentation systems programmable logical controller interfacing and programming and industrial robotic systems. .
• Instruct all classes as an expert in the discipline using active learning approaches that both engage and facilitate student learning.
• Strive to enhance teaching and learning techniques.
• Pursue professional development that strives to stay current in the field.
• Obtain and maintain ProfessionalTechnical Certification requirements.
• Participate in program curriculum development and assessment activities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues businesses advisory committees and other educational partners to create unique learning opportunities at Clark College.
• Work well with people of all ages from academically culturally and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
• Understand and commit to the mission of Clark College.

Minimum Qualifications and Competencies

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or closely related field and two 2 years of industry related experience OR five 5 years of industry related experience.
• Demonstrated work experience in one of the four key areas listed below:
  1. Industrial ThreePhase Electric Motor Control Systems Installation Troubleshooting and Repair
  2. Mechanical Power Transmission Systems Installation Troubleshooting and Repair
  3. Fluid (Hydraulic & Pneumatics) Power Systems Installation Troubleshooting and Repair
  4. Robotic Control Systems Interfacing Installation Troubleshooting and Repair
     
     

Salary Statement:Lecture hourly rate is $90.47 and lab hourly rate is $77.27

Required Online Application Materials:

• Clark College Online Application including names of three references
• Cover letter addressing experience and qualifications for the position
• Current rsum
• Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application

Application Deadline:This is an ongoing recruitment in which applications are collected yearround. Positions will be filled as program needs arise.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position. Completion of academic degrees will also be verified through receipt of official transcripts. Please note that upon being hiredWashington Administrative Code (WAC) and the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) require a Vocational Certification plan be in place prior to the first day of classes. Under the standard specified in WACthroughVocational Certification is a condition of continued employment for all professional technical education personnel.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Upon request accommodations are available to persons with disabilities for the application process. Contact Human Resources ator by video phone at.

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If you are hired you will need proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES
Corrected or extended notices will be posted online and in the Human Resources Office.