Adjunct Faculty: Industrial Maintenance

Heartland Community College; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 1,392,753; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Central Illinois is seeking part-time instructors for Industrial Maintenance courses. This requires at least 2,000 hours of experience in the industrial field and relevant industry certifications. Instructors will prepare courses, evaluate student outcomes, and foster a supportive learning environment. The role is entry-level, part-time with flexible teaching times, which may include daytime or evening classes. Compensation is based on Equated Contact Hours, with a current rate of $1,011 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2,000 hours of experience in the industrial maintenance field is essential.
• Relevant certifications are required to demonstrate expertise.
• Availability for daytime and evening classes is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach Industrial Maintenance courses during future semesters.
• Prepare syllabi and evaluate student outcomes.
• Manage student concerns in accordance with institutional policies.

Skills

Evaluating student learning outcomes

Creating inclusive learning environments

Competence in industrial maintenance

Using IT systems for education

Education

Post-secondary degree

Relevant industry certifications

Job description

Adjunct Faculty: Industrial Maintenance

We seek part‑time instructors to teach daytime or evening Industrial Maintenance courses during future semesters through HCC’s Career and Technical Education division.

Courses offered include:

• Industrial & Building Electricity
• Mechanical Systems
• Electrical Wiring and Maintenance
• Fluid Power and Mechanical Systems
• Mechatronics
• Programmable Controllers
• Robotic Systems

General Expectations

• Evaluate student learning outcomes within established protocols.
• Prepare syllabi for courses taught consistent with established approvals.
• Manage student issues and problems in a manner consistent with the Student Handbook.
• Create a learning environment that fosters student success and attainment of defined learning outcomes on the master syllabus.
• Demonstrate competence and remain current in the discipline.
• Use major IT systems necessary for performance of basic job duties including email, grade and required attendance submissions, and learning management systems.
• Cooperate with Student Success and Enrollment Services staff in advocating for student persistence and completion.
• Maintain reasonable accessibility to students.
• Cooperate with college-wide and division instructional goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2,000 hours of demonstrated experience in the industrial maintenance field.
• Relevant industry certifications.
• Daytime and/or evening on‑campus availability.

Desired Qualifications

• Post‑secondary degree.
• Successful teaching experience.

Please upload copies of any relevant certifications and/or transcripts when completing the online application process.

Review of applications will be ongoing.

Contact

For additional information, please contact Adam Campbell, Dean of Career and Technical Education, at [e-mail].

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

These positions are based in Central Illinois and ability to be present on‑campus/in‑person is required.

Adjunct faculty shall be compensated per Equated Contact Hour (ECH) of instruction. As of time of posting, the compensation rate per ECH for new Adjunct Faculty is $1,011.

Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.

HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industry

Higher Education