Columbus Technical College

Mechatronics Technology Program Instructor Full-time

Columbus, GA - Full Time

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a Full-time Technical Instructor in our Mechatronics Technology Department.  This individual will be responsible for general supervision, preparation of lesson plans for classroom and lab hands on lab instruction.  This position also requires evaluation of student progress in attaining goals and objectives; attend staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences, and ensure all safety and security requirements are met in training. This is a full-time/exempt position.

Please note the following information regarding this position:
  1. May be required to teach high school students
  2. May require teaching on or off campus throughout our service delivery area (Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County)
  3. May require travel
Responsibilities:
  • Instruct students in mechatronics technology skill areas
  • Follow state standards in developing program and course outlines, goals, and objectives
  • Evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives
  • Request and maintain supplies, tools, and equipment, and prepare budget requests
  • Develop teaching methods and maintain management procedures and documentation
  • Meet with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students
  • Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training areas
  • Respond in a timely manner to administrative requests
  • Assist with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts
  • Maintain program certification requirements, as appropriate
  • Strong time management and organization skills
  • Effective written and oral communication
  • Keen observation, supervision, and evaluation skills
  • Contribute to the writing of accreditation and assessment reports
  • General Computer knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel)
  • Other job-related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Mechatronics, Industrial Systems, or another related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in Mechatronics or Industrial Maintenance field within the past five years.
  • Basic Computer Skills
*Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis*

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum of one – two years’ college-level teaching experience; including online, lecture, hybrid, and web-enhanced
  • Ability to effectively relate to diverse personalities, maintain good working relationships with students and staff, strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and work ethics
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Suite
  • Demonstrate and display strong written and oral communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
Salary:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline:
Applications accepted until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online  and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Employment Policy:
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success. 

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies for Columbus Technical College: 
  • Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – 706.641.5032, [email protected]
  • Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – 706.649.1883, [email protected]
  • Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – 706.649.1442, [email protected]

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.

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