Mechatronics Instructor — Hands-on Teaching, Evening/Online

Hudson Valley Community College; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Eye Insurance

Tuition waivers

Job summary

Hudson Valley Community College seeks an experienced Mechatronics instructor for the Applied Technology department in Troy, NY. The role covers full-time probationary teaching with a 10‑month appointment, including a teaching load of 30–33 hours per semester and potential overload compensation.

The candidate will deliver engaging mechatronics content, participate in industry partnerships and committees, and contribute to a diverse, student-focused learning environment beginning January 19, 2027.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of documented hands‑on experience working in automation, industrial maintenance, electrical/mechanical technology or related field.
• Associate’s degree in Mechatronics or related field from an accredited institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering; experience teaching in a vocational classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction throughout the mechatronics program, creating engaging and relevant classroom and laboratory content which prepares learners to diagnose and repair basic and advanced automotive systems.
• Evaluate student performance through in-class and take-home assignments, as well as written examinations and hands‑on evaluations.
• Engage with industry partners to build pathways for student recruitment, retention and employment.
• Participation in departmental, division wide, and college wide committees for the purpose of building community and fulfilling aspirations of professional development is encouraged and supported.
• At the direction of the Department Chairperson, faculty shall perform duties as set forth in the Faculty Contract.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Education

Associate’s degree in Mechatronics or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering

Job description

Hudson Valley Community College seeks an experienced Mechatronics instructor for the Applied Technology department in Troy, NY. The role covers full-time probationary teaching with a 10‑month appointment, including a teaching load of 30–33 hours per semester and potential overload compensation.

The candidate will deliver engaging mechatronics content, participate in industry partnerships and committees, and contribute to a diverse, student-focused learning environment beginning January 19, 2027.