Instructor - Industrial Controls, Automation, and Robotics Technology; Fall

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Instructor - Industrial Controls, Automation, and Robotics Technology (Fall 2026)

Rank Instructor

Non-Tenure Track

Start Date for this Position is August 12, 2026.

The Industrial Controls, Automation, and Robotics Technology Instructor at Southeastern Community College provides educational services as assigned, in accordance with general college guidelines, board policies, and administrative guidelines. The individual instructor is the key to the successful accomplishment of the college’s educational goals. His/her attitude, personality, knowledge, skills, and motivation contribute to the creation of an effective learning environment. Familiarity with the comprehensive community college philosophy is highly desired.

The primary qualifications include meeting education requirements established by the college’s Quality Faculty Plan (QFP), with additional requirements determined by the position held.

The term of employment is as per Bargaining Agreement between SCC Board of Trustees and the SCCHEA, employment contract, and relevant policies of the Board of Trustees and SCC.

Course assignments may include responsibility for planning and conducting on-the-job experiences applicable to course content.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, with a minimum salary of $51,500 for the 170-day base contract (mid-August through mid-May).

Benefits include medical, dental & vision insurance, $50,000 life insurance, long-term disability, sick leave, discretionary leave, spring and holiday breaks and participation in IPERS or TIAA retirement plan.

Program location is currently at the Keokuk campus but assignment may be at all SCC locations, including off-campus sites.

• Experience motivating, interacting, and effectively communicating with students, faculty, administration, industry, and the general public in a civil and respectful manner
• Annually review and revise course outcomes, grading policies, and assessment of student learning. Develop, implement, and disseminate course policies.
• Support college goal of enhanced retention by constantly encouraging and motivating students towards academic and occupational success.
• Design, develop and/or revise new and existing courses and programs of study. This includes development of curriculum, syllabi, course content outlines, and course outcomes.
• Meet with classes regularly and promptly, maintain student attendance records, and keep regular posted office hours.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work with others as a team member.
• Participate in college activities beyond the classroom, including recruiting, advising and membership on standing committees.
• Supervise students (if appropriate) according to the curricular requirements of their particular program. This may include work-study students, internships, clinical, and other work-based experiences.
• Implement varied and/or supplemental learning activities to accommodate individual student needs.
• Provide instruction to students using online and/or hybrid format(s).
• Accept teaching assignments at all SCC locations including off-campus sites.
• Participate in grant funded projects as appropriate.
• Actively participate in the budget process of the college, including timely requests for instructional materials.
• Promptly report unsafe practices, in and out of the classroom, in accordance with college policies and guidelines.
• Conscientiously comply and support the Family Educations Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and SCC’s Affirmative Action Plan.
• Assume full responsibility for the development and maintenance of an individual Professional Development Plan (PDP), in accordance with standards set forth in the college’s Board approved Quality Faculty Plan (QFP).
• Exhibit commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy.
• Model professional behaviors, values and attitudes for students, colleagues and the community.

Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Industrial Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical/Controls Engineering Technology, Robotics, or closely related…