Job Description Summary
The Adjunct Instructor will teach courses in Maintenance and Automation focusing on frequency drives the foundations of electricity smart sensors and pneumatics. The ideal candidate will have both strong theoretical knowledge and practical industry experience and be eager to educate and mentor students in an engaging and handson learning environment.
Duties
Teach courses on industrial automation systems and maintenance practices including Frequency Drives Foundations and Troubleshooting of Electricity Smart Sensors Pneumatics Programmable Logic Controllers an Overview of industrial robotics automation integration and programming. Lead handson laboratory sessions using modern automation equipment. Develop and update course materials including lectures assignments and lab exercises ensuring they reflect the current industrys best practices. Collaborate with faculty to enhance curriculum and student engagement. Maintains mastery of subject matter reflecting industry needs in curriculum development and using new technology. Modifies instructional methods and strategies to meet the diverse needs of students; encourages the development of critical thinking problemsolving and communication skills. Maintains equipment to ensure it meets safety standards and is ready for use. Prepares and maintains course documentation (attendance grading rosters section changes class schedules) in accordance with college policy. Ensures accuracy and timely submission to meet reporting requirements. Ensures the highest safety standards organization and cleanliness in labs and shop areas by adhering to 5S Lean Principles and integrating these practices into training. Adheres to policies procedures expectations and practices of the College the department and discipline. Contributes to the College Vision Mission Values and RISE statement. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
1. High School diploma or its equivalent ; 2. A minimum of two years of fulltime or equivalent training experience in a corporate industrial or workforce development environment; 3. A minimum of three years of handson industry experience in the field of industrial automation maintenance or a related field; 4. Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) frequency drives smart sensors robotics and pneumatic systems; 5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and mentor students; 6. Ability to troubleshoot and problemsolve complex technical systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree Proficiency with common automation software and tools (e.g. Siemens AllenBradley or other PLC programming platforms). Industry certifications such as Siemens PLC AllenBradley FANUC Robotics or equivalent are a plus. Experience with designing and developing training or educational curriculum. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish an East Slavic language and/or American Sign Language.