Mechatronics Engineering Adjunct Instructor (Continuous Recruitment)

Surry Community College

United States

On-site

USD 30,000 - 50,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Surry Community College is seeking a part-time Mechatronics Engineering Adjunct Instructor to join its team. This role involves teaching students in the Mechatronics curriculum, ensuring a high standard of academic delivery. Applicants should have an associate degree in Mechatronics or a related field, with a preference for a bachelor's degree. The position is part-time and continuous recruitment aims to build a pool for future needs.

Qualifications

Qualified to teach Mechatronics or Industrial Technology courses.
Ability to engage students in various educational environments.
Commitment to student success and faculty responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Instruct students in Mechatronics using established curriculum.
Assess student performance and manage classroom activities.
Participate in professional development and institutional planning.

Skills

Teaching

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Associate in Applied Science in Mechatronics or Industrial Technology

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Mechatronics Engineering Adjunct Instructor (Continuous Recruitment)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For information about this position, please contact Ray Hoots, Director – Engineering Technologies, at 336-386-3267 or hootstr@surry.edu.

Classification Information

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Mechatronics Engineering Adjunct Instructor (Continuous Recruitment)

Position Number

Position Number PF2-MECHTRONIC-0001

Position Type

Position Type Part Time

Leave Format

Leave Format Faculty

Shift

Shift As required to support the program.

Location

Location All Locations

Job Description - Summary

Curriculum adjunct instructors will instruct within their area of expertise using college level measures to determine student success. Curriculum adjunct instructors will apply the tenets of critical thinking to subject matter and will demonstrate flexibility in teaching across educational mediums (online, information highway, etc.) as needed. Curriculum adjunct instructors will participate in professional development activities.

NOTE : The purpose of a continuous recruitment posting is to build a pool of interested applicants should the need for additional adjuncts arise due to student enrollment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

I. TEACHING
DC/AC, Diagrams & Schematics, and PLCs.
a. Conducting in a professional manner all class hours as assigned by the course schedule and academic calendar.
b. Creating correct, professional syllabi that meet Faculty Syllabus Checklist requirements.
c. Creating, administering, and accurately assessing substantive assignments and activities that support the college’s general education requirements and Quality Enhancement Plan.
d. Meeting classes on time and for the full duration of the published class time.
e. Notifying the Director – Engineering Technologies as soon as possible in the event of illness.
f. Maintaining alternative educational activities which students may use in the event of faculty illness.
g. Supporting and following college policies and procedures.
h. Assuming reasonable responsibility for security, maintenance, and inventory of assigned equipment and supplies.
i. Preparing and submitting accurate and precise attendance rosters, student grades, and other assigned documents when due.
j. Assisting in the selection of textbooks and maintaining updated text information.
k. Participating actively in institutional effectiveness planning by identifying expected student outcomes, assessment means, and improvement strategies based on assessment results.
l. Properly submitting assignments and the resulting student artifacts when selected for college-wide General Education Assessment.
m. Preparing supplemental teaching activities, such as developing supplemental Moodle course sites, referring weak students for tutoring, consulting with students, and facilitating help or review sessions outside of class time.

II. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
a. Participating in mandatory on-campus professional development activities.
b. Participating in college-sponsored professional development activities as schedule permits.

III . MAINTAIN CLEAN AND SAFE WORK AREA .

General Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must meet the requirements listed below that represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to be successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and write as applicable to subject area.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries and/or complaints from students, internal staff, or members of the college community.
• Ability to effectively present information to students, internal staff, or members of the college community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :
• Ability to apply mathematical operations required to tabulate student scores.

REASONING ABILITY :
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of information.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES :
• Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and to the philosophy of the community college system.

Required Qualifications

Associate in Applied Science in Mechatronics or Industrial Technology

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Established for each curriculum program. Contact Director for specifics.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10± pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Position Budget Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SFP842

Proposed Start Date

Proposed Start Date 08/18/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 05/07/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

For information about this position, please contact Ray Hoots, Director – Engineering Technologies, at 336-386-3267 or hootstr@surry.edu.

Supplemental Questions

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- NCCCS Website
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- Personal Referral
- Other
- Indeed
If 'other', please list where you learned of the position.
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