"Instructor, Mechanical Design and Fabrication"

Job Description

The Mechanical Design and Fabrication Instructor position is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty role with an anticipated start date of January 2026. The successful candidate will teach courses in Mechanical Design and Fabrication as assigned. This position requires the effective teaching and advising of diverse students, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to the comprehensive state college mission. The instructor will prepare course plans and materials, effectively deliver course content, monitor student attendance and progress, participate on departmental and College committees, participate in curriculum development, support activities that foster retention, participate in the selection of textbooks, perform the assessment of student learning outcomes, and take part in other service and professional development activities such as encouraging student participation in SkillsUSA and other appropriate student organizations. Day, evening, and distance learning teaching assignments are possible. This position reports to the Department Head, Applied Technology and Professional Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, manufacturing technology, production and operation management, or a related field with at least two years of relevant work experience OR graduation from a regionally accredited institution with an associate degree in engineering technology, manufacturing technology, production and operation management, or a related field and four years of relevant work experience. Successful results of a criminal background check are required.

Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with a master’s degree in engineering technology, manufacturing technology, production and operation management, or a related field.

SALARY RANGE

$39,500.00 - $45,500.00 for a 9-month contract with a bachelor’s degree.

$42,250.00 - $48,250.00 for a 9-month contract with a master's degree.

$47,000.00 - $53,000.00 for a 9-month contract with a doctoral degree.

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

All supplemental materials must be submitted electronically via the Workday applicant portal. For questions or to obtain assistance uploading the supplemental materials, contact HR Recruiting at HRrecruiting@pensacolastate.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open Until Filled – Review of applications will begin November 10, 2025. To receive full consideration, the online application and supplemental application materials must be received by November 9, 2025.

Pay Details

Faculty members hired with less than three years of related experience shall be placed on the salary schedule as follows:

164 Day Base (2025 - 2026)

• Bachelor's or Less - $39,500
• Master's - $42,250
• Master's Plus - $44,000
• Doctorate - $47,000

All degree classification levels add the appropriate dollars (up to $6,000) for years of credited experience to the annual salary figures above to determine entry salary.

Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program. All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave. Additional leave types are position specific.