Assistant Professor Electronics, Tenure Track

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Looking for a great career with an amazing work/life balance? GRCC’s Applied Technology Department is seeking outstanding candidates for a full-time tenure track position as a professor of electronics and electricity with an emphasis on electrical controls and mechatronics.

This faculty member must possess an interest in working with diverse student populations from a wide range of age, ethnicity, national origin and ability; engage in and develop innovative teaching strategies; effectively assess student learning outcomes; demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development; and provide service to our students, the college, and our community  are interested in candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence by providing leadership in teaching and service toward building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.

Faculty members are responsible to GRCC and to each other for the successful completion of departmental work as well as work associated with the School of Business and Industry and GRCC as a whole. In addition to the major position responsibilities, it is expected that faculty demonstrate outstanding communications skills, collaborate effectively, use personal initiative to overcome obstacles, and work efficiently to meet deadlines.

In an environment where innovation is valued, each faculty member will take responsibility to perform their work in a manner consistent with both the letter and the spirit of GRCC values.

Requisition
Employee Group: Faculty Association
Schedule: 32 Weeks (Fall and Winter Semesters)
Start Date: Fall 2026
Compensation: Bachelor's Degree $62,155 - $69,054 or Master's Degree $67,130, - $74,581. Final offers will be based on full-time college-level teaching and/or industry experience.
Benefits: Full Time
Reports to: Associate Dean, School of Business and Industry
Posting Opens: 12/05/2025
Posting Closes: 01/16/2026

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as a content expert in the areas of electronics / electricity, with an emphasis on control systems, industrial automation and mechatronics.
• Incorporate new technologies and methods for enhanced teaching and learning into instructional methods.
• Effectively assess, document, and advise students regarding their academic performance.
• Demonstrate a commitment to learning centered environment in the classroom.
• Maintain/grow professional knowledge and expertise in the field and share those skills with faculty and administration.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of new curricula related to electronics and electricity, particularly in the area of controls and mechatronics.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of students from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of abilities.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the Program and the College by participating in academic program review; curriculum development, evaluation and revision; committee membership; department and advisory committee meetings.
• Assist the Department Head in the preparation of reports and other required documents.
• Contribute to program accreditation processes and reports as determined by the Department Head.
• Assist in marketing and promoting of departmental and college programs and events.
• Promote the department by creating partnerships with businesses and schools.
• Lead, advise and support adjunct faculty to ensure consistent standards and instructional practices within each course.
• Adhere to college processes, policies and contractual obligations
• Support the College’s Strategic Plan through departmental and college action projects as appropriate.
• Support the department and the college through other work normally expected of GRCC faculty members.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Educational Credentials

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering or a related field is required.
• Master’s Degree in related field preferred.

Work Experience

• A minimum of two years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic circuits, control systems and industrial automation is required.
• Experience with the safe operation of electronic/electrical equipment and tools is required.
• Experience with Rockwell PLC's, Fanuc Robots, National Electric Code, Digital/Analog Electronics and/or Microcontrollers is preferred.
• Experience with teaching or training adult learners preferred.
• Experience developing and/or modifying training materials preferred.

Skills

• Ability to design and maintain industrial automation. This includes control systems design, PLC programming, and experience with robotics.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and…