Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology and Advanced Manufacturing (ETAM)
Gainesville, FL - USA
Job Summary
Compensation
$50303.00 AnnualJob Description Summary
The application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on July 14 2026.The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Engineering Technology with an emphasis in Advanced Manufacturing prepares students for employment in the manufacturing career cluster. The program provides instruction for content including instrumentation and measurement manufacturing processes and materials quality control computer-aided drafting electronics robotics semiconductor manufacturing and safety. Additionally the programs content aligns with the Manufacturing Skills Standards Councils (MSSC) skills standards.
Under general supervision the Assistant Professor will develop prepare and teach a variety of coursework related to Engineering Technology and Advanced Manufacturing. This position will be housed at the Northwest campus but may be assigned to one of the Colleges six educational centers throughout Alachua and Bradford counties. Candidates must have the flexibility to teach during the day evening or online as well as taught using other distance learning formats. This position has a 9-month contract based on teaching 15 credit hours in the fall and 15 credit hours in the spring. Summer instructional opportunities may be available for additional compensation based upon departmental need.
The positions starting salary is $50303 annually. Any salary amount above this is commensurate upon an individuals qualifications.
Job Description
Responsibilities and Duties Include:
- Plans organizes and delivers instruction to didactic laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting and that promotes subject mastery and success.
- Supports and promotes the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction curriculum enhancement and timely service.
- Collaborates with faculty and peers to evaluate revise and develop curriculum and pedagogical methods that cultivates the mastery of course content.
- Demonstrates technological literacy and innovation in the delivery of instruction and incorporates real-world experiences into lessons and classroom discussions.
- Works collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team.
- Participates in advisory board meetings departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.
- Assists with the implementation of college policies objectives and functions in accordance with the SF philosophy mission strategic initiatives and procedures.
- Provides student with frequent timely assessment and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
- Develops methods that fairly and accurately assess students progress in achieving the stated learning outcomes/objectives.
- Appropriately documents student progress and maintains records including attendance and achievement of learning outcomes.
- Submits supply and equipment purchase requests for program support of student learning.
- Maintains appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
- Provides service to the college through participation in events committees and other college activities.
- Complies with all published College Rules procedures guidelines and laws/regulations governing public employees including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction FERPA and confidentiality.
- Strictly honors the privacy security and confidentiality of records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state federal and college regulations policies and procedures.
- Provides service excellence through courteous informed accessible and professional engagement.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Reports to: Chair Construction and Technical Programs
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: A bachelors degree in any combination of biomedical sciences engineering physics manufacturing robotics automation or related fields or an associates degree with demonstrated work-related experience and competencies in any of the aforementioned fields.
Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.
Preferred: Certification in advanced manufacturing and/or production technologies.
General Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
- Adaptability to Change able to be flexible and supportive able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
- Communication able to effectively communicate in a professional diplomatic empathetic and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
- Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned sensible and timely decisions based on careful objective review and informed analysis of available information considerations and other factors.
- Ethics able to demonstrate integrity professionalism civility and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
- Leadership has demonstrated success as an entrepreneurial high energy driven hands-on leader. Possess expertise in selecting training developing coaching mentoring and retaining a highly motivated workforce.
- Organization & Time Management able to plan schedule and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
- Problem Solving proven skills in identifying issues determining their cause developing creative solutions and following through with implementing resolutions.
- Relationship Management able to personally provide a high level of interactive service to others including building relationships and addressing identified needs.
- Results Orientation proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
- Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
- Team Orientation & Interpersonal highly motivated team player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.
Application Process: All applicants must submit a completed online SF application a letter of intent an up-to-date resume/curriculum vitae a teaching philosophy statement and unofficial academic transcripts to be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes official transcripts are prior to any offer of employment being made.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC