Adjunct Faculty – Industrial Machinery, Maintenance & Automation Technology

University of Rio Grande-Rio Grande Community College; Kentucky; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is seeking part-time instructors (adjunct faculty) to teach in our Industrial Machinery, Industrial Automation and Maintenance, and related technical programs at multiple locations, including our main campus (Rio Grande) as well as our centers in Jackson, McArthur, and Pomeroy, OH.

Instructors may be assigned courses across these programs based on individual qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field AND 1-3 years of practical/industry experience; OR a minimum of 5 years of documented, relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree (e.g., journeyman status, industry certifications such as NIMS or Fanuc certification, OSHA credentials, AWS welding certification, or equivalent trade licensure)
• Bachelor's degree in a related area and prior teaching experience preferred
• Relevant industry credentials strongly encouraged and considered as part of qualification review, including but not limited to: licensed electrician or journeyman card (electrical/controls courses), Fanuc certification (CNC), AWS or equivalent welding certification (welding courses), rigging certification (Rigging), or equivalent manufacturer/trade credentials aligned to the course area(s) of interest

Responsibilities

• Teach in Industrial Machinery, Industrial Automation and Maintenance programs at Rio Grande campuses and centers in OH
• Instructors may be assigned courses based on qualifications and experience
• In-person instruction; assignments matched to each instructor's trade background and experience
• Course examples include Basic Electricity/Electronics, Mechanical Skills, CNC, CAD, Welding, Robotics

Skills

Industry experience

Teaching ability

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Position:Adjunct Faculty – Industrial Machinery, Maintenance & Automation Technology

Location: Multiple Locations (OH)

Job Id:692

# of Openings:2

The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is seeking part-time instructors (adjunct faculty) to teach in our Industrial Machinery, Industrial Automation and Maintenance, and related technical programs at multiple locations, including our main campus (Rio Grande) as well as our centers in Jackson, McArthur, and Pomeroy, OH.

Instructors may be assigned courses across these programs based on individual qualifications and experience. Courses may include:

• Basic Electricity/Electronics
• Mechanical Skills
• Fanuc CNC
• Water, Cooling & Filtration Systems
• Preventive/Predictive Maintenance
• Basic and Advanced Welding
• Industrial Prints and Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
• Manufacturing Processes
• Blueprint & Schematic Diagram Reading
• Robotics

Instruction will be in-person. Instructors are not expected to be qualified to teach all listed courses — assignments are matched to each instructor's specific trade background and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in a related field AND 1-3 years of practical/industry experience; OR a minimum of 5 years of documented, relevant industry experience in lieu of a degree (e.g., journeyman status, industry certifications such as NIMS or Fanuc certification, OSHA credentials, AWS welding certification, or equivalent trade licensure)
• Bachelor's degree in a related area and prior teaching experience preferred
• Relevant industry credentials strongly encouraged and considered as part of qualification review, including but not limited to: licensed electrician or journeyman card (electrical/controls courses), Fanuc certification (CNC), AWS or equivalent welding certification (welding courses), rigging certification (Rigging), or equivalent manufacturer/trade credentials aligned to the course area(s) of interest

The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is America's unique private/public institution of higher education designed to provide learners the opportunity to attain a high-quality, high-value education. Our personalized, learner-centered environment promotes successful lives, careers, and responsible citizenship. Rio is nestled in the rolling hills of the Appalachian Mountains in southeastern Ohio, a primarily rural area. Rio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.