Adjunct Faculty Instructor - Electrical Technology - PLC Academy Intermediate to Advanced - Spring 2027

Maine Community College System•Wells, ME

7d•Onsite

About The Position

York County Community College is seeking a part-time, in-person Adjunct Faculty Instructor for its Electrical Technology department to teach the PLC Academy Intermediate to Advanced course in Spring 2027. The role delivers hands-on technical training in advanced automation, closed-loop process tracking, and industrial communication architectures, with a focus on applications using Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench (CCW). The instructor prepares students to design, program, and deploy functional automated cells using Micro800 controllers and related hardware. The position is based at YCCC's Center of Excellence in Manufacturing & Trades in Sanford, Maine, and pays $1,142.39 per credit hour. The position is not eligible for benefits. The instructor will teach advanced programming in Ladder Diagram (LD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Structured Text (ST); guide students in building and tuning Micro800 PID loops; lead EtherNet/IP communication labs; and teach HMI development for PanelView 800 terminals. The role also oversees capstone projects involving functional multi-device automated cells, evaluates student work, provides technical feedback, and maintains lab safety and equipment standards. General adjunct duties include delivering engaging instruction, preparing and updating course materials, supporting and advising students, assessing learning, collaborating with colleagues, contributing to curriculum development, participating in professional development and required meetings, and maintaining accurate attendance, grading, and reporting records. Courses are taught in person on the Sanford campus. The schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., during the Spring 2027 semester. The position is available until filled and is contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check and professional references. Candidates must be eligible and remain eligible to work in the United States; YCCC does not provide visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent extensive industrial experience in electrical engineering, automation technology, mechatronics, or a related technical field.
Proven proficiency with Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench (CCW) software and Micro800 hardware platforms.
Full mastery of IEC 61131-3 languages: Ladder Diagram (LD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Structured Text (ST).
Deep understanding of closed-loop control systems, including practical experience with PID loop tuning.
Strong working knowledge of industrial communication protocols, specifically EtherNet/IP messaging architectures and explicit variable routing.
Practical experience designing, building, and deploying graphic screens on PanelView 800 HMI terminals.
Must be eligible and remain eligible to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a criminal background check and professional references is required.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching or training experience in an academic institution, vocational school, or industrial environment.
Relevant industry certifications, such as Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley program certifications.
Experience managing hardware-in-the-loop laboratory assets and designing curriculum materials.

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction in advanced automation using Ladder Diagram (LD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Structured Text (ST) within the CCW ecosystem.
Teach students to build and tune Micro800 PID function loops for managing and stabilizing process variables.
Guide laboratory work networking multiple Micro800 controllers through EtherNet/IP explicit messaging for variable exchange.
Teach students to develop interactive operator screens on PanelView 800 terminals that interface with controller variables.
Oversee capstone projects in which students plan, document, and present a functional multi-device automated cell using low-cost hardware.
Evaluate student performance in classroom, laboratory, and Brightspace learning management system activities, and provide constructive technical feedback.
Maintain laboratory safety and equipment standards.
Deliver engaging instruction and use effective strategies and technology to support diverse learning styles, accessibility, and inclusion.
Prepare and update syllabi, assignments, assessments, and other course materials to align with academic standards and current professional expectations.
Support student participation and progress, provide timely feedback and guidance, and maintain regular office hours for consultations and academic support.
Assess student learning through quizzes, exams, assignments, projects, and other activities; use assessment results to adjust instruction.
Collaborate with departmental colleagues and communicate with students, faculty, and staff about course matters and college initiatives.
Contribute to course development and improvement, and incorporate relevant advancements and teaching methods into the curriculum.
Participate in professional development, departmental meetings, faculty development opportunities, and college-wide events as required.
Comply with college policies and procedures, maintain accurate attendance and grading records, and submit required reports in a timely manner.
Support students’ academic and professional success, critical thinking, subject-specific inquiry, and career readiness.