Mechatronics Instructor

Johnson College•Hazle Township, PA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson College is currently seeking a full-time Mechatronics Instructor. The Mechatronics instructor is responsible for teaching students the skills necessary to become entry-level technicians. The instructor should have skills with Autodesk Fusion, hand and digital fabrication, relays, pneumatic components, 3D printers, Arduino microcontrollers, Fanuc robotic arms, and Allen-Bradley PLCs. The instructor is responsible for course development, delivery, and assessment. The instructor will report directly to the Program Director. We are looking for someone to start this academic year, beginning at the end of August. The position will work from mid-August to mid-May. This is a full-time position which would offer a benefit package to include company health insurance coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401K with company match, flex spending account, paid time off to include sick, personal, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty. Additional benefits include access to our fitness center, employee assistance program, employee discounts, Johnson College employee/spouse/dependent children tuition, and summers off. Johnson College provides real-world, hands-on learning in a supportive environment and prepares graduates to enter into or advance their in-demand careers. Johnson College was founded in 1912 and is the region's only technical college, offering 18 associate degrees, four academic certificates, and over 30 continuing education programs. A low student-to-instructor ratio supports an emphasis on hands-on learning. Located in Scranton on a 44-acre campus with a satellite campus serving the greater Hazleton area, the College is an accredited, private, non-profit, co-educational institution with a strong tradition of working with regional businesses and industries to ensure a skilled and qualified workforce.

Requirements

Skills with Autodesk Fusion, hand and digital fabrication, relays, pneumatic components, 3D printers, Arduino microcontrollers, Fanuc robotic arms, and Allen-Bradley PLCs.
Ability to speak confidently in front of a small crowd.
Passion for recruiting into the skilled trades.
Minimum of an Associate's degree and/or 4-5 years of technical experience.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to teach.
Expertise in their program area.
Good managerial skills.
Knowledge of industry standards.
Assessment skills.
Organizational skills.
Word-processing skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required for most positions.

Responsibilities

Deliver classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction in industrial mechanics concepts, principles, and practices, including mechanical power transmission, equipment installation and alignment, bearings and lubrication, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical drive systems.
Demonstrate and teach safe work practices, emphasizing compliance with applicable safety regulations, hazard awareness, lockout/tagout procedures, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Provide instruction in troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance techniques commonly used in an industrial environment.
Enforce college policies and procedures.
Develop and maintain course materials, including lesson plans, lab activities, and assessments.
Evaluate student performance through both written and practical assessments.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized lab environment.
Ensure proper use and care of tools, equipment, and training systems.
Promote the program and assist with the procurement of educational resources and equipment
Participation in College activities and events
Participate and be an active member in assigned campus committee(s).
Performs other related duties as assigned.