Mechatronics Discipline Lead

Robeson Community College•Lumberton, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechatronics Discipline Lead is a professional, credentialed educator with the primary responsibility of providing a high-quality learning experience for Robeson Community College students enrolled in the Mechatronics program. The Discipline Lead is responsible for, but not limited to, planning, organizing, promoting, coordinating, and teaching Mechatronics courses while providing leadership for the continued development and success of the program. The Discipline Lead is expected to perform all instruction-related duties in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of Robeson Community College, the North Carolina Community College System, and all applicable accrediting agencies. Specifically, the Mechatronics Discipline Lead is responsible for ensuring the Mechatronics program maintains current and relevant curriculum, appropriate instructional content and pedagogy, and compliance with all curriculum, accreditation, and industry standards. The Discipline Lead will oversee curriculum development, assessment, program improvement, adjunct faculty support, advisory committee engagement, and student success initiatives while maintaining the quality and integrity of the certificate, diploma, and degree programs. The Mechatronics Discipline Lead is also responsible for providing student support services and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree in Mechatronics Engineering Technology, and/or an Associate degree in Electrical Systems or a closely related field.
Must meet SACSCOC credentialing requirements and other accrediting requirements where applicable.
Appropriate teaching and/or industry experience related to Mechatronics, industrial automation, robotics, PLCs, instrumentation, manufacturing systems, or related fields.
National, state, or other licensure if applicable to the instructional position assigned.

Responsibilities

Demonstrating a thorough and accurate knowledge of the Mechatronics discipline.
Displaying an ability to interpret and evaluate current industrial automation technologies.
Leading the research, development, and continuous improvement of the Mechatronics curriculum.
Working with the appropriate program director to research and recommend for approval program advisory committee members to the administration.
Interacting with the program advisory committee to determine state-of-the-art practices, procedures, and equipment related to maintaining an up-to-date instructional program that would be valued and needed by the employers in the Robeson Community College service area.
Leading the research and development of information necessary to teach Mechatronics courses to the students of Robeson Community College.
Monitoring professional information sources to determine trends and innovations in one’s field that lend themselves to integration into the instructional program.
Planning, organizing, and reviewing the curriculum through the annual program of study and program review process.
Identifying and/or developing instructional materials needed to teach the program competencies prescribed in the approved curriculum by Robeson Community College, the North Carolina Community College System, and other accrediting entities.
Integrating related supplemental reading that provides additional opportunities for student learning.
Developing, with other program faculty and appropriate administration, program-level competencies and outcome assessment plans that outline expected student learning outcomes.
Recommending adjunct faculty to the appropriate program director to teach courses as needed in his or her Mechatronics program.
Mentoring adjunct faculty in his or her Mechatronics program area.
Coordinating the development of course/program competencies for all Mechatronics courses in the program major.
Developing course syllabi that outline clear and appropriate learning outcomes and expectations that reflect program competencies.
Utilizing the course description set forth in the common course library when developing or assessing learning outcomes.
Developing appropriate assessments of established learning outcomes for all courses taught.
Reporting and analyzing student progress in mastering established learning outcomes based on identified and approved assessments.
Implementing effective instruction which demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the specialized field.
Teaching an appropriate instructional course load in accordance with policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
Evaluating the effective use of pedagogical methods to meet various student learning styles.
Administering appropriate assessment and/or testing to measure student learning outcomes in all courses.
Maintaining appropriate classroom standards that include the effective management of students in the classroom and the management of classroom and lab facilities.
Ordering textbooks, instructional materials, and supplies as needed for instruction following established procedures.
Working with the appropriate program director to develop class schedules cooperatively with other departments and divisions of the college.
Identifying and/or recommending equipment needed to teach the student learning outcomes prescribed in the approved curriculum by the RCC Board of Trustees, the North Carolina Community College System, and accrediting entities.
Maintaining compliance with established institutional student achievement benchmarks, North Carolina Community College System performance measures, national benchmarks, etc. for the appropriate curriculum as prescribed by the North Carolina Community College System and accrediting entities.
Providing timely and accurate reports including 10% reports, grade reports, and other required reports related to instruction.
Maintaining posted office hours in accordance with requirements outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
Being available to students on a regular basis for out-of-class tutorial support in the courses he or she is assigned to teach.
Recruiting students for his or her respective program and other programs of Robeson Community College.
Serving as an academic advising coach (as needed) to students with advising responsibilities in the Mechatronics program relative to course requirements, expectations, and completion standards.
Participating in the college’s registration and orientation sessions as assigned.
Maintaining student files within the department as required by state and/or local policy.
Referring students to Student Services personnel for guidance, counseling, and resource assistance following prescribed procedures on an as-needed basis.
Coordinating retention strategies with the appropriate program faculty, Program Director, appropriate administration, and Student Services personnel to maximize student retention.
Providing placement assistance to graduates of the Mechatronics program.
Providing assistance and information for student follow-up reports and demographics as required by state or local policy and/or reports.
Sponsoring and supporting program enrichment activities, particularly student organizations.
Assisting the Program Director in the development of a departmental budget for his or her Mechatronics program.
Assisting the Program Director in the development of bid specifications for instructional equipment, materials, and supplies for the Mechatronics program.
Assisting the Program Director in monitoring departmental expenditures to ensure expenditures are within the financial resources allocated to the program.
Complying with Fiscal Management System policies and procedures set forth for Robeson Community College.
Working a minimum of a 28-hour work week in accordance with policies outlined in the Faculty Workload Policy.
Assisting with the implementation and enforcement of all official policies and procedures of Robeson Community College.
Attending meetings, conferences, seminars, briefings, and training sessions called to expedite the business of the college.
Attending extracurricular functions such as graduation, campus fund drives, etc. that promote collegiate life.
Serving on local, state, regional and/or national committees upon request and/or approval from the administration.
Serving on college committees as assigned to expedite college business and to be involved in the decision-making process of the college.
Striving to exhibit a personal and professional deportment that reflects positively upon the individual and the public perception of the community college.
Participating in the activities of the Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges Quality Enhancement Plan as required.
Maintaining effective intra-institution relationships with members of the Board of Trustees, the President’s Senior Staff, Administrative Staff, faculty, and support personnel of the college.
Providing appropriate liaison support with the North Carolina Community College System and other relational entities.
Promoting Robeson Community College with local, state, regional, and national citizenry.
Participating in Robeson Community College, North Carolina Community College System, and other authorized professional development programs upon request.
Pursuing professional development courses, seminars, workshops, and institutes designed to enrich and/or enhance the quality of instruction delivered in the classroom and/or laboratory.
Pursuing local, state, regional, or national certifications that qualify one’s work against recognized standards in his or her field.