Industrial Maintenance Automation Associate Instructor

Position Announcement

Industrial Maintenance Automation Associate Instructor (Evening)

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest is currently accepting applications for a full-time Industrial Maintenance Automation associate faculty position at our Ripley Campus
. Hours are Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The successful candidate will provide quality instruction for student learning and maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom/lab, with significant emphasis on teaching and evaluating students in the classroom.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical degree or diploma from an accredited institution
• Must have at least three (3) years’ experience in industry, five (5) years preferred
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical maintenance, electrical motor controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, instrumentation, preventative maintenance, welding, machine tool, basic computer software, and hardware.
• Possess communication skills necessary to be an effective instructor
• Show evidence of good character, organizational skills, and a mature attitude
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with students, the public, industry partners, and other faculty and staff
• Skilled in managing deadlines and working in a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to utilizing technology in teaching/learning experience and willingness to stay up to date in developing instructional technologies

• Provide instruction to students in all phases of the Industrial Maintenance Automation program
• Monitor, grade, and evaluate individual students' progress, maintain student records in the college's student records management software, maintain appropriate documentation, and submit timely reportsli>
• Maintain good public relations with related industries and an active program advisory committee
• Collaborate with outside agencies and industry to establish work-based education experiences for students
• Collaborate with K-12 education partners to establish dual enrollment to full-time enrollment pathways as needed
• Other duties include curriculum development, program accreditation, daily lesson planning, student recruitment and placement, follow-up of program graduates, participation in professional development activities, and student organizations

Salary: In accordance with Tennessee Board of Regents guidelines and the TCAT Northwest Compensation Plan. Background checks are run on all full-time/part-time employees prior to hiring.

Deadline:
Position is open until filled.