Mechatronics Instructor

Wyomingvalleychamber; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Johnson College is looking for a full-time Mechatronics Instructor in Scranton, PA. This role involves teaching students skills critical for entry-level technicians, including machinery and technology fundamentals.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate’s degree and experience in the field. The position offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree and/or 4–5 years of technical experience.
• Prior teaching experience preferred but not required.
• Strong managerial skills and knowledge of industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in industrial mechanics concepts, principles, and practices.
• Develop and maintain course materials, including lesson plans and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance through written and practical assessments.

Skills

Autodesk Fusion

Hand and digital fabrication

3D printers

Arduino microcontrollers

Fanuc robotic arms

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Communication skills

Teaching expertise

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Johnson College is currently seeking a full‑time Mechatronics Instructor. The Mechatronics instructor is responsible for teaching students the skills necessary to become entry‑level technicians. The instructor should have skills with Autodesk Fusion, hand and digital fabrication, relays, pneumatic components, 3D printers, Arduino microcontrollers, Fanuc robotic arms, and Allen‑Bradley PLCs. The instructor is responsible for course development, delivery, and assessment. The instructor will report directly to the Program Director.

We are looking for someone to start this academic year, beginning at the end of August. The position will work from mid‑August to mid‑May. This is a full‑time position that offers a benefits package to include company health insurance coverage, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) with company match, flex spending account, paid time off to include sick, personal, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty. Additional benefits include access to our fitness center, employee assistance program, employee discounts, Johnson College employee/spouse/dependent children tuition, and summer off.

Essential Job Functions:

• Deliver classroom, laboratory, and hands‑on instruction in industrial mechanics concepts, principles, and practices, including mechanical power transmission, equipment installation and alignment, bearings and lubrication, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical drive systems.
• Demonstrate and teach safe work practices, emphasizing compliance with applicable safety regulations, hazard awareness, lockout/tagout procedures, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Provide instruction in troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance techniques commonly used in an industrial environment.
• Enforce college policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain course materials, including lesson plans, lab activities, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance through both written and practical assessments.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized lab environment.
• Ensure proper use and care of tools, equipment, and training systems.
• Promote the program and assist with the procurement of educational resources and equipment.
• Participation in college activities and events.
• Participate and be an active member in assigned campus committee(s).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should be able to speak confidently in front of a small crowd, have a passion for recruiting into the skilled trades, and have a flexible work schedule that includes morning, afternoon, and evening classes. All teaching positions require a minimum of an Associate’s degree and/or 4–5 years of technical experience. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required for most positions. Individuals must have strong communication skills, the ability to teach, expertise in their program area, good managerial skills, knowledge of industry standards, assessment skills, organizational skills, and word‑processing skills.

Johnson College provides real‑world, hands‑on learning in a supportive environment and prepares graduates to enter into or advance their in‑demand careers. Johnson College was founded in 1912 and is the region’s only technical college, offering 18 associate degrees, four academic certificates, and over 30 continuing education programs. A low student‑to‑instructor ratio supports an emphasis on hands‑on learning. Located in Scranton on a 44‑acre campus with a satellite campus serving the greater Hazleton area, the College is an accredited, private, non‑profit, co‑educational institution with a strong tradition of working with regional businesses and industries to ensure a skilled and qualified workforce.

Johnson College does not discriminate with regard to race, color, creed, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and expression, including a transgender identity, genetics, veteran status, or ancestry in the administration of its educational and admission policies, scholarship, loan, athletic and other school‑administered programs, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or any other legally protected category.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://johnson.applicantpro.com/jobs/4116728-1100873.html