Instructor​/Assistant Professor, STEM Studies; preference Electrical Engr. Tech​/Mechatronics

Springfield Technical Community College Job Posting:
Instructor/Assistant Professor, STEM Studies (preference for Electrical Engr. Tech/Mechatronics)

Department:
School of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics

Locations:
Springfield, MA

Posted:
Apr 7, 2026

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Full-time

Salary Type:
Annually

Salary Range: $57,289.00 - $71,085.00

Position

ID: 199191

Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia, IT Security, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year.

STCC's highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6,500, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution.
Respect, is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. With respect, we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all
. Together, we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.

Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) invites applications for a full‑time Instructor in STEM Studies, with a primary emphasis on mechatronics, automation, robotics, and control systems. The successful candidate will join a collaborative, student-centered department committed to hands‑on instruction, workforce readiness, and applied engineering education. This position will also play a critical role in helping coordinate STCC's new STEM Studies degree program.

STEM Studies is a highly interdisciplinary program that exposes students to a variety of technical fields within the college's School of STEM. A non‑calculus‑based degree, this new program serves as an accessible pathway into STEM by exposing students to a variety of technologies and professions.

This faculty member will teach across both the STEM Studies A.S. and the Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology A.S. programs, supervise labs, support student advising, engage with industry partners, and contribute to curriculum development for high‑demands technical fields such as automation, advanced manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and energy systems.

• Teach a variety of undergraduate courses and labs within the STCC STEM Studies and EET programs, including STM‑101, Exploring STEM Technology Careers. Other courses that the successful candidate may be assigned include:
  • Electronics fundamentals; electrical circuits and digital/linear systems
  • Embedded systems, microprocessors, and microcontrollers
  • Industrial controls and automation, including PLCs and ladder logic
  • Robotics, motion control, and mechatronics systems
  • Sensors, instrumentation, and process control
  • Motor control, power systems, and energy/HVAC‑electrical systems
  • CAD for electronics and programming for automation (C/C++, Python)
  • Lab safety and applied engineering practices
• Emphasize applied learning, safety, troubleshooting, and real‑world problem‑solving aligned with the School of STEM's focus on hands‑on, technical education.
• Serve as an ambassador of the new STEM Studies degree program.
• Develop and update course materials, labs, and projects to reflect current industry technologies and best practices.
• Update curricular and lab materials to reflect emerging industry technologies such as IoT, advanced automation, sensors/actuators, and industrial robotics.
• Advise and mentor students on coursework, career pathways, and transfer opportunities.
• Supp…