Instructor of Industrial Maintenance Technology

Instructor of Industrial Maintenance Technology
Full-time Faculty
Varies between campuses

Waubonsee Community College is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

Waubonsee Community College seeks an experienced and innovative Industrial Maintenance Technology Instructor for a full-time, tenure-track position to lead and support the expansion of a high-impact, industry-aligned program in electromechanical and industrial systems maintenance. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems, mechanical drives, hydraulics and pneumatics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and predictive maintenance technologies. This role includes strengthening program and career pathways, building relationships with district high school partners, and ensuring alignment with industry certifications and employer needs.

The Industrial Maintenance Technology Instructor will provide leadership in curriculum development, instruction, and student learning assessment for the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) and related Certificate of Achievement programs. In addition to credit-bearing instruction, the position offers opportunities to contribute to noncredit and customized workforce development training aligned with industry demand. The successful candidate will also play a key role in integrating safety standards and certification opportunities such as OSHA 10/30, SACA, MSSC, or NC3 credentials.

Teaching assignments may include day and evening courses offered in face-to-face, hybrid, online, synchronous, or flex modalities. The successful candidate will demonstrate a student-centered teaching philosophy, proficiency with instructional technology, and a commitment to inclusive learning practices.

Responsibilities include leading the design, development, and ongoing improvement of degree and certificate curricula, ensuring alignment with current industry standards and evolving technologies; teaching courses in electrical systems, mechanical maintenance, fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics), PLC programming, instrumentation, robotics, and industrial safety; maintaining and operating instructional labs equipped with automation, controls, motors, mechanical systems, and electrical trainers; integrating industry-recognized certifications into program offerings and preparing students for credential attainment;

and designing inclusive syllabi, assignments, and assessments that meet diverse learners’ needs.

Additional duties include collaborating with local employers, industry advisory boards, and community partners to ensure curriculum relevance and foster work-based learning opportunities; developing and supporting dual credit, early college, adult education bridge programming, and career pathways in partnership with district high schools and key stakeholders; collaborating with adjunct faculty to assist with curriculum delivery, alignment, and instructional quality; promoting and ensuring adherence to lab and classroom safety practices with staff and safety personnel;

participating in student advising, recruitment, retention, and career readiness initiatives; serving on college committees and contributing to professional development and community outreach events; and staying current on trends in predictive maintenance, smart factory systems, IoT integration, and industrial cybersecurity.

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• A minimum of 4,000 hours of verifiable hands-on experience in industrial maintenance or related field.
• At least three (3) years of experience in industrial systems installation, troubleshooting, or maintenance.
• Industry certifications such as OSHA 10/30.
• Experience teaching, training, or mentoring in an academic or industry setting.
• Familiarity with PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), industrial automation, and control systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with secondary education and industry partners.