Mechatronics Instructor Limestone Correctional Facility

The Mechatronics Career/Technical Instructor is a full-time position that teaches students the mechatronics trade while performing all duties under the direct supervision of the Associate Dean of Instruction and the Dean of Instruction. Prepares practical and technical instruction including demonstrations of skills required in the trade; instructs students in subject areas such as mathematics communication skills work habits the use and maintenance of tools and equipment codes or regulations related to the trade and safety precautions. Listed below are the primary responsibilities for this position; however the Dean of Instruction or his/her designee may assign other professional duties to meet the Colleges needs.

• Organizes practical and technical instruction programs including demonstrations of skills required in trade and lectures on theory techniques and terminology.
• Instruct students in subject areas such as mathematics communication skills work habits use and maintenance of tools and equipment codes or regulations related to trade and safety precautions.
• Plans and supervises the work of students either individually or in small groups in-shop or in the laboratory.
• Test and evaluate student achievement in technical knowledge and trade skills.
• Maintains all records and provides reports as directed by the Dean of Instruction or his designee.
• Assists in job placement for graduates.
• Serves as an advisor for all students enrolled in the occupational program.
• Stay current with teaching methodologies occupational information and technology through ongoing professional development activities.
• Must be eligible to enter any/all Department of Corrections (DOC) Federal Correctional Institutions (FCI) and Pardons & Paroles Facilities to perform the job duties and maintain this status for continued employment.
• Possesses an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community and technical college.

• Possesses a sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity.
• Complies with all applicable guidelines and policies established by the Alabama Community College System and J. F. Ingram State Technical College.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make independent judgments solve problems provide leadership and work with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Willing to be flexible with work schedule as workload dictates.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others internal and external to the College.

REQUIRED:

• Three (3) years of successful full-time experience in the Career/Technical position.

• Must be able to pass a background check.

• Associate degree or higher at least 60 semester hours in a planned program including associates degree core from a regionally accredited institution.

General Information: J.F. Ingram State Technical College is a postsecondary correctional education institution. Our mission is to provide quality educational services to individuals incarcerated in central Alabamas correctional facilities. The student population served is diverse in age race educational economic and cultural background.