Adjunct Mechatronics - Electronics Specialization

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Community College of Allegheny County is seeking an Adjunct Mechatronics - Electronics Specialization at the West Hills Center to teach and develop the curriculum. The position requires staying current with advances in electronics, learning theory, and pedagogy, and contributing to program development.

Candidates must hold an associate degree, be able to teach Introduction to Electronics, AC/DC, and Digital Electronics, and bring strong communication skills and industry awareness.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in the field or closely related discipline required.
• Ability to teach Introduction to Electronics, AC/DC and Digital Electronics.
• Experience with electronic troubleshooting is essential.
• Strong communication skills; post-secondary teaching experience; and industry knowledge.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop the curriculum: prepare outlines and teach to learning objectives.
• Create learning environments using varied instructional methods.
• Collaborate in assessment of learning outcomes for program reviews and revisions.
• Work with colleagues to complete scheduled program reviews and revise the curriculum.
• Participate in department, campus, and college meetings and committees.
• Contribute to college projects, surveys, studies, and reports related to the discipline.
• Develop promotional materials for the program and support college goals.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Industry knowledge

Electrical/electronics knowledge

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Industry software

Job description

Position Title: Adjunct Mechatronics - Electronics Specialization

Department: Academics

Campus: West Hills Center

Work Hours (for hourly positions): Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.

Salary Grade: Per Contract

Job Category: Adjunct/Faculty

Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time

General Summary

The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Associate degree in the field or closely related discipline required.
• Must be able to teach Introduction to Electronics, AC/DC and Digital Electronics – experience with electronic troubleshooting is essential.
• Strong communication skills; post‑secondary teaching experience; work experience in the discipline; and knowledge of industry‑related software, systems, and certifications, where appropriate.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Duties

• Teach and develop the curriculum: prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the syllabus; develop and measure learning outcomes; assess student performance and maintain grade records.
• Create an effective learning environment through a variety of instructional methods.
• Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
• Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and use the findings to revise the curriculum.
• Participate in professional development activities to assure currency in discipline knowledge and instructional methods.
• Participate in department, discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
• Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
• Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
• Support the college's goals.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances

Current criminal record and child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and for employment at the College. Clearances include Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check.