Mechatronics Technology Instructor

Central Georgia Technical College • Milledgeville, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Mechatronics Technology Instructor provides instruction in classroom and clinical lab settings and prepares syllabi and lesson plans. The instructor develops program goals and objectives, evaluates student progress, and must be able to teach all phases of the curriculum. Responsibilities include using appropriate teaching, testing, grading, communication, and recordkeeping practices; following the approved course syllabus; maintaining program requirements and employment qualifications; completing professional development; and meeting with students and college personnel about instructional programs and related issues.

The instructor completes reports, records, and invoices on time, maintains an accurate inventory of assigned property, and assists the Program Director with planning, developing, and monitoring equipment and supply budgets and preparing documents related to program operations and accreditation. The position follows Technical College System of Georgia policies and institutional rules and procedures.

Teaching may involve traditional day or evening classes, online classes, and a combination of face-to-face and distance instruction. The role is assigned to the Milledgeville campus, may require travel to other college locations and clinical sites, and may include dual-enrollment assignments. Faculty may be assigned to any campus or site according to college business needs. The position works 12 months per year at 40 hours per week. Normal hours are 7:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Friday, except for scheduled clinical days; additional hours or an evening-flexible schedule may be required.

The selected candidate can expect a contingent offer with a target gross annual salary in the mid to high $50,000s. Actual salary is determined by the candidate’s highest qualifying degree and applicable qualifications. The position is eligible for state benefits, including retirement, insurance, leave accrual, and holiday pay. CGTC participates in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia and the Employees Retirement System of Georgia.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed qualification pathways: an associate degree in Mechatronics Technology, Industrial Automation, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution, plus at least three years of full-time work experience in the discipline; OR a post-secondary credential in the discipline or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution, demonstrated competence, and at least three years of full-time discipline-related work experience; OR a high school diploma or equivalent and at least five years of full-time discipline-related work experience within the last ten years.
• Upload transcripts or licensures showing conferred educational degrees and document qualifications in the employment history.
• Upload the CGTC Faculty Qualification Equivalency Form and supporting documentation demonstrating qualifications for the teaching discipline.
• Maintain qualifications required by the Technical College System of Georgia Policy Manual and applicable accreditation standards.
• Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy the appropriate accrediting bodies for assigned courses.
• Complete the CGTC electronic application and provide applicable supporting documentation by the closing deadline.
• Provide postsecondary transcripts showing conferred degrees when applicable and non-photo licenses or certifications that fulfill applicable qualifications.
• Meet the position’s physical demands, including intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling; frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 40 pounds; and standing or walking for six hours in an industrial lab setting.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Technology, Industrial Automation, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Five years of experience with instrumentation and control systems.
• Postsecondary-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students in classroom and clinical lab settings.
• Prepare syllabi and lesson plans and develop program goals and objectives.
• Evaluate students’ progress toward goals and objectives and teach all phases of the curriculum.
• Use appropriate teaching techniques, testing and grading procedures, oral and written communication, and required recordkeeping practices.
• Follow the approved course syllabus and maintain program requirements.
• Attend and complete professional development training.
• Meet with students and college personnel to discuss instructional programs and other issues.
• Complete reports, records, and invoices on time and maintain an accurate inventory of assigned property.
• Assist the Program Director with planning, developing, and monitoring the equipment and supplies budget.
• Assist with preparing documents related to program functions and accreditation.
• Maintain employment qualifications under TCSG policy and accreditation standards and follow applicable policies and procedures.
• Teach day, evening, and/or online classes as assigned, using face-to-face and/or distance instructional methods.
• Travel within the college’s service area and to other assigned college locations and clinical sites as needed.

Benefits

• State benefits, including retirement, insurance, leave accrual, and holiday pay.
• Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and the Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree