Mechatronics Instructor

The Technical Education (TE) Instructor will be responsible for the day-to-day activities in their respective departments. Plans and delivers instruction as assigned; instructional contact hours range between 24 and 30 hours per week. Special functions may include recommending class scheduling, providing information for budget planning, counseling, student recruitment, registration, working with student organizations, appropriate record keeping, and teaching all assigned classes both for Credit or Non-Credit. TE faculty participates in professional development activities; represents the institution and/or career technical program through involvement in community affairs, public service activities, business and industry advisory committees, and performs other professionally appropriate duties as requested by the President, Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development, and Technical Division Department Chair or Director of Workforce Development.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience according to the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule; D1 Salary range: $46,590 - $94,363 for nine-month employment; summer employment may be available dependent on enrollment: $14,384 - $29,184.

Benefits: Full time employees are entitled to the College's benefit package to include: PEEHIP, retirement, leave (sick, and personal), etc.

Start Date: Spring 2025

• Develops and maintains course syllabi, course competencies, assessments and outlines.
• Selects instructional aides and prepares classroom presentations.
• Organizes a program of practical and technical (hands on) instruction, including demonstrations of technical and soft skills required in trade, and lectures on theory, techniques, and terminology.
• Plans and supervises work of students, individually or in small groups, in all areas of instruction including classroom, lab area and/or cooperative education learning environment.
• Develops and administers appropriate assessment procedures for determining student achievement.
• Implements a plan of instruction that will facilitate a knowledge base for students to be capable of achieving third party industry recognized credentials.
• Maintains accurate records and provides reports as directed by the Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development, or their designee.
• Sponsors Career Technical Student Organizations and participates in campus activities.
• Works with the Technical Division Department Chair, or Director of Workforce Development, program advisory committee and other faculty to develop, evaluate, and review curriculum to ensure maximum student competency.
• Develops operating budget regarding supplies, materials, travel, etc. to submit to supervisor
• Assists in implementing college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with college philosophy and procedures.
• Advises students academically.
• Provides out-of-class assistance to students when necessary.
• Files mid-term deficiencies with Admissions Office if needed.
• Files course syllabi with supervisor prior to the beginning of the term.
• Attends faculty, divisional and other required committee meetings.
• Serves on divisional and institutional committees as assigned.
• Maintains appropriate work hours.
• Pursues professional improvement by participating in programs, workshops, and classes to maintain credentials and improve competencies.
• Promotes the Technical program and recruits new students.
• Participates in follow-up activities with students in order to obtain appropriate placement information.
• Assists in job placement for graduates/completers.
• Serves as advisor for all students enrolled in the occupational program.
• Performs other professional duties as assigned by the President or Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development, Technical Division Department Chair or Director of Workforce Development.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent (at least sixty (60) semester hours in a planned program in a relevant technical field from an accredited institution is required.
• Three (3) years successful full-time experience as a practitioner in the occupational or technical field is required.
• Pursuance of industry recognized credentials as determined by the College is required. (e.g., NOCTI, NIMS, OSHA, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Documentation of industry recognized credentials is preferred.
• Documentation of industry sponsored training is preferred.
• Teaching experience is preferred.
  
  

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Application materials may not be submitted by fax or email. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified.

A complete application packet consists of

• Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
• Current resume
• List of three (3) references
• Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)
  
  

Please note: Applicants must provide documentation of the required work experience if an offer is made.

All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied.

Correspondence regarding positions (i.e. scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant's NEOED account. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail account for additional information regarding this current applied for position.

In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.