Instructor - Mechatronics

Instructor – Mechatronics

Department:
State of Georgia (Gwinnett Technical College). This full‑time, exempt, professional instructor position reports to the Dean and is located in the Engineering Construction Manufacturing and Design department.

$69,680.00/yr – $69,680.00/yr

Full‑time (12 months), benefits included, FLSA exempt, professional position.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering required.

• Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering preferred.
• Postsecondary teaching experience.
• Industry or teaching experience in one or both of the areas noted below.
• Three years of teaching experience or one year of teaching in Mechatronics Technology courses in a technical college environment, including Industrial Mechanics, Fluid Power Systems, or other Mechatronics‑based curriculum.

Teaches credited Mechatronic courses as assigned in accordance with course standards and approved syllabi. (Performed by all incumbents)

• Teaches primarily face‑to‑face and hybrid classes on campus to promote student retention and program completion.
• Delivers effective instruction that meets the needs of diverse students.
• Uses a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to different learning styles.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management and organization.

Percentage of Time: 45%

Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction. (Performed by all incumbents)

• Delivers effective individualized programs of instruction to class members.
• Ensures adherence to technical college and safety requirements in classrooms and labs by following established procedures.
• Correctly assesses the educational needs and class progress of students.
• Selects and obtains appropriate educational materials for courses.
• Prepares reports on the current status of students in the program indicating whether performance is aligned with performance indicators, program goals, and progress schedule.
• Ensures consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and other appropriate materials.

Percentage of Time: 5%

Develops program and course outlines, goals, and objectives. (Performed by some incumbents)

• Prepares appropriate curricula, including non‑traditional content and methods to achieve the objectives and goals of students.
• Follows designated and approved lesson plans using appropriate techniques and aids.
• Participates in standing or ad‑hoc committee meetings relating to curriculum development, extracurricular activities, and other technical college‑sponsored activities or programs as required.
• Prepares program reports for submission to the supervisor within specified time frames of request.
• Maintains a presence on campus during regular business hours to be available for meetings, department functions, and administrative tasks.

Percentage of Time: 5%

Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. (Performed by all incumbents)

• Establishes criteria and tests the students to measure each student's progress.
• Communicates students' progress to student and appropriate personnel and according to established guidelines.
• Accurately records pertinent information in students' records as required.

Percentage of Time: 5%

Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests. (Performed by all incumbents)

• Submits correct supply and equipment budget requests as necessary per established guidelines.
• Performs and maintains classroom inventory according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains an organized and proper supply of classroom instructional materials.
• Promptly notifies the supervisor of defective equipment.

Percentage of Time: 2%

Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate. (Performed by all incumbents)

• Attends a required number of hours of required training.
• Participates in education meetings, workshops, etc. as requested.
• Ensures certification meets all required organizational and accreditation policies and guidelines.
• Thoroughly conducts a self‑study of the program's compliance with technical college, program, and accreditation standards.
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