The Electricity/Electronic Instructor will ensure WCC’s Electricity/Electronic programs are delivered with the highest level of rigor. This position will instruct, using a hands-on platform as the center for teaching. As the program director, this position will actively adjust/change to the needs of the program and hiring community. The Electricity/Electronic Instructor will be part of building a top-notch program at WCC, that will serve as a model for all Mechatronics programs.

Areas of Focus and Development
• Electricity/ Electronics
• PLC Programmable Logic Controllers
• Servo motors and controls
• Variable frequency drives
• Stepper motors
• Advanced motion control systems
• Arduina platform
• Networking,
• NPN and PNP sensors,
• Programming logic using python platform and others.
• Integration of devices into automated systems

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide individualized instruction on including but not limited to fundamental and advanced manufacturing processes.
• Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase student’s knowledge and competence of subject matter.
• Connect subject matter with related fields so that students get a feel for real world applications.
• Educate students in safe work practice application when performing processes in the lab.
• Supervise and monitor student’s use of equipment to help ensure safe work practices are always being executed.
• Utilize the latest technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
• Collaborate with department in the planning and development of course curriculum, for both current and future offerings, to keep our program aligned with industry and ahead of the curve.
• Collaborate with department on updating of any course material (syllabi, objectives, etc.), to keep courses and offerings fresh and aligned with industry and on the cutting edge wherever possible.
• Participate in department meetings and program advisory committee meetings
• Maintain technical knowledge of the electrical/electronic field through active participation in professional development organizations, events, seminars, training, etc., and integrate relevant information into program.
• Preferred experience with unions and apprenticeships
• Must be able to teach online course content
• Participate in college events, which may fall outside a faculty’s schedule, that promote our program and the college, such as; recruiting events, campus tours organized by the college, open houses and competitions sponsored by the department, etc.
• Advise students on registration, course selections, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student’s needs and circumstances.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student progress and submit final grade rosters each semester in accordance with college policy and FERPA.
• Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and students for advisement and consultation.
• Coordinate and direct students in the electronics specialties. Lead initiatives in advancing the advanced manufacturing department.
• Teach online course content.
• Assist with hiring and oversee/direct part-time staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Hours/Schedule: Hours vary based on class schedules—days, nights and weekends.

Physical Demands:
• Move about 2/3 of the time and be stationary about 1/3 of the time.
• Lift and move objects of 50 pounds.
• Operate machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Tolerate frequent exposure to fluids and noise which are common to the industry.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Earned Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Electricity, Electronics or related field required. Minimum 5 years full-time work experience required. Associates degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Electricity, Electronics or related field may be considered with a minimum of 7 years full-time work experience.
• Must have the ability to perform curriculum and assessment work.
• Demonstrated high level of the following skills—project management, technology, and organizational.
• Demonstrated positive management style and the ability to communicate effectively with college stakeholders.
• Available to instruct days, nights and weekends and available year-round for events and college business, etc.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands listed above.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:
• Recent, successful, post-secondary teaching experience in Electricity/Electronic courses.
• Online, remote, or virtual teaching experience.
• QM Teaching Online certified.
• Relevant industry certifications.
• Program Management.

Please complete all sections of the application and submit required documents.

Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our diverse community and to build on the success of our students faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment.

Washtenaw Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.