Part - Time Instructor, Advance Manufacturing - Mechatronic - DWED - FY 2027

College of Southern Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of Southern Nevada invites applications for a Part-Time Instructor in Advanced Manufacturing - Mechatronic, DWED, FY 2027, beginning ASAP. The instructor will develop and instruct lab and lecture classes, and create student learning outcomes and course descriptions.

Primary teaching areas include Advanced Manufacturing Technology with core courses in Mechanical Technology, Automation/Robotics, PLCs, Industrial Electricity, Electronics, and Motor Control.

Qualifications

• Hold an associate's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electrical Technology or a related field, or ≥5 years of industrial experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of industrial experience (Preferred).
• A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in Career and Technical Education (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and instruct lab and lecture classes and create student learning outcomes.
• Develop curriculum and lesson plans for Advanced Manufacturing topics.
• Assess student progress and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with the Director of Advanced Manufacturing and participate in committees.

Skills

Teaching experience

Lab instruction

Curriculum development

Industry experience

Education

Associate's degree in Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical Technology or Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Education/Adult Education (Preferred)

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Part-Time Instructor, Advance Manufacturing - Mechatronic -DWED - FY 2027

DWED (Department of Workforce and Economic Development) with the Applied Technology Department at The College of Southern Nevada invites applications for a Part-Time Instructor Position within the Advanced Manufacturing Program beginning ASAP. The successful candidate will demonstrate industry and teaching experience.

The Advanced Manufacturing Instructor will develop and instruct lab and lecture classes, and develop student learning outcomes and course descriptions. This includes organizing instruction toward achieving student learning objectives; selecting textbooks and other curriculum; conferring with students; evaluating student mastery; and providing a safe and positive classroom and laboratory environment.

Primary teaching areas are in Advanced Manufacturing Technology topics.

The primary core courses will be in sub-disciplines such as the following:

• Mechanical Technology (Required)
• Automation/ Robotics (Preferred)
• Programmable Logic Controls and microprocessors/controllers(Preferred)
• Industrial Electricity (Required)
• Electronics (Preferred)
• AC/DC Motors (Required)
• Motor Control and DC/AC Drives (Required)
• Related Engineering Technology and Technical Physics classes
• Develop and implement curriculum and lesson plans

Other duties will include:

• Program assessment and curriculum development; student mentoring; assess student learning and progress, scholarship of teaching and learning; maintaining accurate student records, upholding professional and ethical standards, participate in professional development activities; outreach to the college, community, and profession; supervising student assistants and staff as necessary; collaborate with other instructors and staff and duties as assigned by the Director of Advanced Manufacturing.

The Advanced Manufacturing Instructor will collaborate with the Director of Advanced Manufacturing for both credit courses and non-credit courses, offered through the Division of Workforce and Economic Development (DWED), which include the following responsibilities:

• Assist with developing, monitoring alignment, and collaborating between credit and noncredit manufacturing programs.
• Facilitating partnerships with industry to address manufacturing industry education and training needs.
• The candidate is expected to participate in department and college-wide committees and student recruitment activities.
• The candidate will participate and assist the team to maintain and develop strong industry and community partnerships, within and outside of the program advisory committee.
• The candidate will also commit to continuing their professional development as an educator through attendance at industry conferences and membership in professional associations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hold an associate's degree in the following: Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electrical Technology, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Degrees in related fields are also acceptable) OR a minimum of 5 years of Industrial Experience AND
• A minimum of 2 years of Industrial Experience (Preferred)
• A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in Career and Technical Education (Preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, adult education, or a related field
• Experience teaching IET programs, preferably in a CTE setting
• Experience teaching ABE, including ESL, math, and reading
• Ten or more years of work experience in the industry.
• Two or more years of experience teaching in Career and Technical Education.
• Industrial Certifications.
• Experience teaching online/hybrid classes.
• Experience teaching online/hybrid classes using Canvas.
• Experience creating a college curriculum.
• Experience developing either industrial or engineering technology lab(s) in a college setting.
• Experience working in diverse multicultural situations

Salary Information

$40.00 per hour

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

48.8%

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution.

Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job‑related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever‑changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

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