Automation Technology Instructor

Georgia Department of Revenue • Warner Robins, GA

2d • $60,000 - $69,999 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Automation Technology Instructor provides associate-level instruction in classroom and lab settings, prepares syllabi and lesson plans, and develops program goals and objectives. The instructor must be able to teach all phases of the curriculum, use appropriate teaching, testing, and grading techniques, maintain grade books and other required records, communicate effectively, keep current with in-field procedures, and follow approved course syllabi. The role includes maintaining program requirements and employment qualifications under Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) policy and accreditation standards; completing professional development; meeting with students and college personnel; evaluating student progress; submitting reports, records, and invoices promptly; and maintaining an accurate inventory of assigned property. The instructor may also mentor adjunct faculty.

Teaching may include traditional daytime or evening classes, online instruction, and a combination of face-to-face and distance delivery. Assignments and required travel may involve the Houston College and Career Academy, Warner Robins campus, dual-enrollment sites, and other locations within the college’s service area. Faculty may be assigned to any campus or site based on college needs. The position generally follows business-day hours, Monday through Friday, with additional or flexible hours, including evenings, as needed. It is a 12-month, 40-hour-per-week position.

Teaching duties are typically performed in a classroom or lab. Lab responsibilities may take place in an industrial setting. The selected candidate can expect an annual gross salary in the low to mid $60,000s, with actual salary determined by the highest qualifying degree and applicable qualifications. The position is eligible for state benefits, including retirement, insurance, leave accrual, and holiday pay.

Requirements

• Earned bachelor’s degree in Automation Technology or a closely related field; alternatively, an earned Technical Certificate or relevant post-secondary coursework in Automation Technology or a closely related field, plus at least two years of documented full-time work experience in the field or a closely related field.
• Meet faculty credential requirements for the teaching discipline and applicable accrediting bodies.
• Provide a current resume and completed CGTC job application.
• Provide transcripts from all post-secondary institutions where credit was earned, showing conferred degrees; unofficial copies are acceptable for the employment packet, but diploma copies are not accepted in lieu of transcripts.
• For the alternative qualification pathway, provide the CGTC Faculty Qualification Equivalency Form and supporting documentation demonstrating qualifications specific to the teaching discipline.
• Provide documentation of work experience as applicable to the qualification pathway.
• Ability to teach the assigned curriculum and use appropriate teaching, assessment, grading, record-keeping, and communication practices.
• Ability to meet the position’s classroom, lab, travel, scheduling, and physical demands.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of documented experience with instrumentation and control systems.
• Documented post-secondary teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide associate-level instruction in classroom and lab settings and teach all phases of the curriculum.
• Prepare syllabi and lesson plans, and develop program goals and objectives.
• Use appropriate teaching techniques, testing and grading procedures, and maintain grade books and other required records.
• Follow approved course syllabi and applicable TCSG, institutional, accreditation, and on-site dual-enrollment rules and requirements.
• Maintain qualifications for employment and complete required professional development training.
• Meet with students and college personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues.
• Evaluate student progress toward goals and objectives.
• Complete reports, records, and invoices in a timely manner and maintain an accurate inventory of assigned property.
• Possibly serve as a lead instructor and mentor adjunct faculty teaching in the discipline.
• Teach traditional day, evening, and/or online classes using face-to-face and distance instructional methods as assigned.
• Travel to assigned campuses, sites, and dual-enrollment locations within the college’s service area, and elsewhere as needed.

Benefits

• State retirement benefits, including participation in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS).
• Insurance.
• Leave accrual.
• Holiday pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level