Adjunct Professor / Program Director Robotics - Lackawanna College

Production Systems Automation • Duryea, PA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Adjunct instructors are part-time faculty hired to teach a specified course/s on a per-semester basis. The opportunity to continue teaching at the college is assessed every semester, and criteria for re-employment include: Attention to administrative deadlines (i.e., setting up course before semester starts, grading student work, tracking attendance), timely and professional communication with students and colleagues, and students’ course/instructor evaluations. Current openings are for Morning and Afternoon classes running at the Scranton Campus (in person).

Requirements

• Demonstrated sensitivity in working with students of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to adapt instructional methodologies for different learning styles.
• Ability to work independently and conscientiously.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask responsibilities.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in programming and robotic programming troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient in various automation programming (ie. PLC, Robotic, etc).
• Effective interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy and encouragement.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with internal and external partners of the business division and the College.
• Commitment to fulfillment of the College mission.
• AAS degree in Robotics, Electrical, or a related field, including a minimum of 18 credits in any combination of Electrical courses (e.g., PLC, Motor Controls, Robotics, Basic AC/DC theory, etc.) required.
• Willingness to learn a Learning Management System (LMS) (e.g., Canvas).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial type environment in the field of Elec, Robotics, Mech, Engineering, etc., preferred.
• Prior teaching experience in a corporate or higher education setting preferred, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans and instructs students in a classroom and/or virtual (Microsoft TEAMS) setting.
• Thoroughly prepares and teaches all course lessons, considering diverse learners and accounting for current trends and industry regulations.
• Provides support and guidance to students to optimize learning outcomes.
• Completes and maintains all required documentation and records, meeting established deadlines, including, but not limited to, syllabi, grades, midterm and final grades, attendance, and end-of-semester reflection on Student Learning Objectives (SLOs).
• Fosters a professional and supportive classroom environment conducive to students learning, asking questions, thinking critically, and growing as individuals.
• Provides meaningful hands-on application of material to reinforce transfer of learning.
• All other duties as required by the Dean.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree