Adjunct Instructor of Machine Maintenance Technology - Fall 2026
About The Position
Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie. Job Summary: Adjunct faculty provide instruction aligned with the College’s strategic goals and evaluate students’ progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in a related field with 4,000 hours of documented work experience OR, Journeyman status.
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience, and knowledge of electrical for industrial applications, motor controls, PLCs, hydraulics, fluid power, and pneumatics
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience, and knowledge of automation and robotics
- Minimum 3 years’ teaching experience
- Strong communication skills
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification
- Lockout/Tagout training experience
- Industry-recognized robotics or automation certification (e.g., FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, Siemens, or equivalent).
Responsibilities
- Conduct assigned classes and/or labs
- Prepare lessons
- Provide course syllabus (which shall include grading standards, attendance policies, classroom behavioral expectations, course outline and contact information)
- Verify student enrollment and submit grade sheets
- Keep accurate record of student performance
- Provide students with timely feedback
- Refer students to student support services
- Accommodate special needs students
- Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
