Robotics and Automation Faculty

Iowa Valley CCD•Marshalltown, IA

About The Position

The Robotics and Automation Faculty instructor fosters student learning by effectively teaching coursework in the assigned program area. The position requires a course load of 30 load hours per academic year. The dean assigns the teaching schedule, which may include online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats. The instructor also contributes professional expertise through non-teaching activities for the Division/Program, College, and District, meets goals in the Professional Development Plan under the College's Quality Faculty Plan, and advances IVCCD's mission, vision, and strategic initiatives through student learning outcomes and continuous quality improvement. The primary assignment is Marshalltown Community College in Marshalltown, Iowa, but the successful candidate may be required to teach or provide services at other District campuses. The position is for the 2026–2027 academic year and requires at least 35 hours of work per week, including a minimum of five office hours weekly. Candidates must meet Iowa Valley Community College District's minimum experience and education requirements and be approved to teach in the assigned area under Department of Education and Higher Learning Commission requirements. For vocational-technical education fields, candidates without teacher education, teaching experience, or degrees must have at least 6,000 hours of recent practical work experience. Relevant expertise and/or prior teaching experience, preferably at the post-secondary level, is required. The position offers a full benefit package.

Requirements

Meet the minimum experience and education requirements specified by Iowa Valley Community College District.
Be approved to teach in the assigned area as defined by the Department of Education and the Higher Learning Commission.
For those teaching arts and sciences courses: a master's degree and 12 graduate credits in the academic discipline.
For vocational-technical education candidates without teacher education, teaching experience, or degrees: at least 6,000 hours of recent, practical work experience.
Have prior experience demonstrating expertise in the field to be taught and/or prior teaching experience, preferably at the post-secondary level.
Demonstrate strong leadership ability, excellent communication skills, and ethical, honest, and objective conduct.
Have experience and aptitude working with representatives from business, industry, education, and other agencies to identify vocational and general education programming needs.
Be able to assimilate data and organize presentations for individuals and groups.
Be skilled in short-term and long-range planning.
Be committed to excellence in teaching and learning and participate fully in quality improvement at personal, divisional, and institutional levels.
Demonstrate the ability to teach in both face-to-face and online instructional formats.
Be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience, preferably at the post-secondary level.

Responsibilities

Organize, prepare, and teach assigned courses in accordance with established syllabi, adapting teaching techniques to students with varying backgrounds and abilities.
Maintain a classroom environment that supports student retention and completion.
Hold a minimum of five office hours per week and meet the minimum work requirement of 35 hours per week.
Monitor student progress and provide frequent, specific feedback on learning outcomes, including responding to student communications generally within 48 hours.
Participate in College community activities, including committees, program orientations, recruitment and retention, enrollment events, advising, registration, and faculty meetings and committees.
Participate in District assessment initiatives; assess student learning using multiple classroom assessment techniques, document assessments, and use assessment data to improve instruction.
Complete the regular yearly program review cycle and schedule advisory committee meetings as required by accreditation requirements.
Engage annually in professional development and keep informed about academic trends and teaching ideas.
Maintain certifications and stay current with trends in the relevant discipline.
Work and communicate professionally with others and perform in ways that benefit student learning.
Support the overall success of the District by performing other duties as assigned.