Adjunct Faculty: Automation, Instrumentation and Robotics

Adjunct Instructor

Lower Columbia College is accepting applications for an adjunct instructor to teach instrumentation and process technology coursework as part of the Automation, Instrumentation and Robotics (AIR) program.

About LCC's AIR Program

LCC's AIR program prepares students for a dynamic and rapidly evolving industrial environment through hands-on training in automation systems, robotic technologies, industrial instrumentation, process control, and equipment maintenance. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications so students develop the skills needed to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and optimize complex industrial systems.

Current openings include:

• IMIN 240:
  Instrumentation Fundamentals (5 credits)– Fall Introduces the essential principles and components of industrial instrumentation systems. The course builds on measurement fundamentals and expands into calibration and control, with emphasis on sensors, transducers, signal-processing devices, and pressure, temperature, flow, and level measurement. Students gain practical experience selecting, installing, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting instrumentation for industrial process-control applications.
• IMIN 260:
  Advanced Instrumentation (5 credits) – Winter Provides an in-depth study of advanced instrumentation techniques and systems used in industrial automation and process control. Topics include signal conditioning, data acquisition, advanced sensors and transducers, process measurement, calibration, and instrumentation communication protocols. Through hands-on labs and projects, students design, implement, integrate, and troubleshoot complex instrumentation systems to improve process efficiency and accuracy.

Contract rates:

• Lecture rate is $80.68 per contact hour ($887.48 per credit).
• Lab rate is $60.08 per contact hour ($1,321.76 per credit).
• Field-based experience rate is $43.64 per contact hour ($1,440.16 per credit).

Adjunct faculty are hired on a quarterly basis as needed.

While this position is scheduled to remain open until the listed closing date, we reserve the right to close the application window early due to high volume. Early submissions are strongly encouraged.

An online application must be completed for consideration. Click "Apply" at the top of the page to get started. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents:

• Letter of Interest (cover letter) - describing your interest in Lower Columbia College and this position, how your experience, knowledge/skills, education, abilities etc. meet the qualifications for this position
• Resume
• References - please provide at least three professional references including one current or former supervisor
• Unofficial transcripts (including graduate or higher level education)

To be employed at Lower Columbia College, applicants must currently reside in Washington or Oregon, or be willing to relocate to one of these states. This is a condition of employment for all positions at the College. Please ensure your application reflects your current residency or intent to relocate if selected for the role.