Mechatronics Technology Program Instructor

Overview

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a Full-time Technical Instructor in our Mechatronics Technology Department. This individual will be responsible for general supervision, preparation of lesson plans for classroom and hands-on lab instruction, and the evaluation of student progress in attaining goals and objectives. The position requires attendance at staff development trainings, workshops, seminars, and conferences, and ensuring all safety and security requirements are met in training.

This is a full-time/exempt position.

• Instruct students in mechatronics technology skill areas
• Follow state standards in developing program and course outlines, goals, and objectives
• Evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives
• Request and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and prepare budget requests
• Develop teaching methods and maintain management procedures and documentation
• Meet with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and issues impacting progress
• Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training areas
• Respond in a timely manner to administrative requests
• Assist with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts
• Maintain program certification requirements, as appropriate
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Effective written and oral communication
• Keen observation, supervision, and evaluation skills
• Contribute to the writing of accreditation and assessment reports
• General computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Other job-related duties as assigned

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Mechatronics, Industrial Systems, or another related field
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in Mechatronics or Industrial Maintenance field within the past five years
• Basic computer skills

Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis

• Minimum of one – two years’ college-level teaching experience; including online, lecture, hybrid, and web-enhanced
• Ability to effectively relate to diverse personalities, maintain good working relationships with students and staff, strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and work ethics
• Proficiency using Microsoft Suite
• Demonstrate and display strong written and oral communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Applications accepted until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post-offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (protected status). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any TCSG program or activity because of protected status;

nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of protected status, except the possible preference on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests or diversity statements. The basis for decisions should be the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions and duties of the position. The institution aims to support student success in its mission and strategic priorities.

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – , fharris
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – , jthompson
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – , ovidal-kendall

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia .