Adjunct Faculty Pool - Mechatronics Technology

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open‑access college offering over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs across four campuses.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: Adjunct Faculty Pool - Mechatronics Technology

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Technologies

Campus

Location:

STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

This is a part‑time adjunct faculty position supporting the Mechatronics Technology program in the Department of Engineering Technology. Applications for part‑time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department chair when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term‑by‑term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re‑apply each year.

Applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, references list, statement of teaching philosophy, and an unofficial transcript.

The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The instructor is responsible for performing assigned teaching duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus. At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, academic advising, serving on various committees, and participating in professional activities and organizations.

• Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in Mechatronics Technology.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates, and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; keeps students informed about their progress through prompt grading.
• Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice, assists in student recruitment and retention, and assists students with course‑related problems outside of the classroom.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean, or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participates in departmental and college committees and provides outreach service to the community.
• May perform other duties as assign by Department Head/Dean.

• Baccalaureate degree or higher in industrial engineering, industrial engineering technology, industrial technology, mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, mechanical technology, electrical/electronic engineering, electrical/electronic engineering technology, electrical/electronic technology, or a closely‑related engineering, technology, or similar field.
• Associate degree in industrial engineering technology, industrial technology, mechanical engineering technology, mechanical technology, electrical/electronic engineering technology, electrical/electronic technology, or a closely‑related field and demonstrated competencies or experience in the field.

• Minimum two (2) years teaching experience in higher education or one (1) year teaching experience and three (3) years employment in the field.
• Applicants should have industrial maintenance experience in pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical drive components, AC/DC machinery and wiring, and programmable logic controllers (Allen‑Bradley and/or Siemens preferred), VFD’s, process control…