Associate's Degree in Manufacturing Technology, Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electrical, Vocational Education, and/or related fields with industrial experience.
Bachelor's Degree in Technology or Engineering. Certification in NIMS or Manufacturing Certification or willingness to obtain certification.
Knowledge of principles and procedures pertaining to higher education. Knowledge and/or work experience in automation related to equipment operation such as PLCs, sensors, motor drives, robots, industrial HMI, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems. Knowledge of standard business practices and accepted protocol for areas of responsibility. Knowledge of college mission, goals, and objectives, and ability to relate these to areas of responsibility. Ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of a professional level staff. Ability to establish good working relationships with alumni, businesses, students, faculty, and others. Ability to interpret and apply all related laws. Demonstrates teaching abilities.
Valid driver's license required. Teaching environments include classroom and lab. Local travel to business/industry and community campuses required. Some short-term travel may be required for professional meetings. Professional development may require some overnight stays. Teaching locations include State, Federal, and Juvenile correctional facilities, high schools, community campuses, and industry.
