Instructor, Mechatronics Engineering Technology - Advanced Manufacturing Technology; NCFAME

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Instructor, Mechatronics Engineering Technology - Advanced Manufacturing Technology (NCFAME employer sponsored) - Adjunct

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is currently the fourth largest of the NC Community College System’s 58 institutions. On our six campuses and through our online offerings, we annually serve approximately 27,500 students, 60% of whom are students of color. We strive to offer programs that provide equitable educational outcomes for all students representing all backgrounds, including, but not limited to, ability, age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

At GTCC, we are committed to cultivating a workplace culture of inclusion that welcomes, develops, supports, and empowers employees. We are looking for an exceptional leader who shares our institutional mission, vision, and values, to join the instructional team.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. The instructor will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will develop/revise, prepare, and teach Mechatronics Engineering Technology courses within the NCFAME program, while caring for and maintaining the laboratory facilities. The faculty member must possess the knowledge, skills, and experience to provide effective instruction in advanced manufacturing topics related to mechatronics engineering technology, including electrical and electronics, fluid power, mechanics, motor control, automation, PLCs, instrumentation, or robotics.

• Developing learner-centered lesson plans
• Employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
• Incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in the classroom, distance learning, and laboratory environments
• Creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• Preparing, distributing, and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate
• Conducting and documenting appropriate assessment of student learning in outcomes courses and programs/general education as appropriate

• Participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in the field; maintaining current credentials or licenses as required by program or accreditation
• Participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

• Maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• Providing for the security of facilities, equipment, and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
• Maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, Web Advisor, Moodle)
• Complying with all applicable college, state, and federal rules and regulations

• Addressing student concerns in a timely manner
• Promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• Referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
• Demonstrating and modeling the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem-solving, responsibility, and teamwork

• Perform all duties as assigned by the supervisor

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field from a…