"[POOL] PT Faculty, Mechatronics"

Position Information

Posting Number: 0601162-NC

Position Type: Faculty (Pool)

Position Title: [POOL] PT Faculty, Mechatronics

Employment Requirement: Criminal Background Check - C4

Division/Department: Mechatronics

Location: Albany Campus, Albany, OR

Job Summary

Assist with the development of fundamental electrical and mechanical courses that focus on the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of industrial systems used in food processing, forest products, and manufacturing facilities including advanced climate control systems. Ability to fabricate hands-on trainers.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have an Associates degree and four years of successful work experience in an occupational area; OR Seven years of successful experience in an occupational area.
Related fields include, but are not limited to: refrigeration, industrial plant maintenance, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering

Preferred Qualifications

Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) license preferred. Certifications in refrigeration or other related mechatronics fields preferred. Prefer recent teaching experience in a community college or university setting. Working knowledge of computer software and Learning Management Systems. Experience with different modalities of instruction, including synchronous and asynchronous online learning. Expertise or experience in teaching from a social justice perspective. Prefer teaching experience in a community college or university setting.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time in classroom and laboratory environments. Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate and demonstrate mechanical and electrical systems, use tools and test equipment, and fabricate training devices. Requires normal hearing and speaking skills to communicate with students and colleagues over background noise from lab equipment. Requires visual acuity to read technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and computer screens, and to monitor system performance. Job duties require frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching; occasional kneeling, crouching, and lifting of light to medium weight (10–50 pounds), such as equipment components, tools, or instructional materials.
Work is performed indoors in classroom, lab, and shop environments, with exposure to industrial noise, electrical systems, moving mechanical parts, and materials commonly found in manufacturing and HVAC systems. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, and closed-toe footwear is required.

Essential Duties

1. Assist in the development and instruction of a wide variety of courses in electrical systems, computer control of mechanical, electro-mechanical systems.
2. Advise students in educational planning and workplace readiness issues.
3. Assist with program recruitment and placement.
4. Assist with the maintenance of a sophisticated manufacturing process lab.
5. Prepare and develop materials for classes utilizing approved course outcomes. Depending on the course assignment, you may be asked to use a curriculum developed by the department.
6. Complete all administrative tasks associated with teaching a course: assign and grade student work, establish reasonable communication with students, report student attainment of course outcomes, maintain student records, comply with college policies and processes related to teaching workload.
7. Keep abreast of development in subject area and educational technology, innovative teaching techniques, and continuously strive for professional improvement.
8. Establish and maintain opportunities for reasonable and consistent out-of-class contact with students.
9. Assure that lab equipment is appropriately used, following all safety protocols and procedures. Verify that all equipment is accounted for at the end of each laboratory section.
10. Exemplify and promote the mission of LBCC.
11. Connect students to college support services and resources to promote student success and retention. Maintain reasonable communication with college support services to this end.
12. Work effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and ages. Promote both a classroom environment and a curriculum of equity and inclusivity.
13. Interact with supervisors, colleagues, and staff as part of a team.
14. Participate as assigned in occasional department and advisory meetings.

Applicant Instructions

Applications submitted to this recruitment pool are reviewed on an as needed basis. Qualified applicants will be contacted when positions become available.

In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents when applying:

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Unofficial Academic Transcript showing qualifying degree.
3. Cover Letter

Transcripts from institutions outside of the United States must be accompanied by an international credential agency evaluation. Click here for a list of agencies who perform this service.

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of Veteran Status to their application to qualify for veteran’s consideration.

Salary and Compensation Information

Courses are paid on a per-credit basis. New Part-time Faculty begin at Step 1 of the payscale, with steps being “rolled” once per term, if eligible.
View the 25/26 Academic Year Part-Time Salary Schedule at this link.
Table 1 illustrates the cost per credit for each step on the pay scale. Instructors new to the College typically start at the rate listed in column 1.
Table 3 illustrates the compensation per hour for meetings, training, advising, curriculum development, or other related work.

Full-time or Part-time: Part-time
Number of hours/week: Varies
Work Schedule: Regular
Posting Date: 07/18/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Notes to Applicants: This position is represented by the Part-time Faculty Association.
To read the current Part-time Faculty Association Agreement, please click here.

If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check process, please reach out to Human Resources at mercerh@linnbenton.edu.