What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Professor – Mechatronics Technology position at State of South Carolina?
Maintains a high level of excellence in teaching by communicating and interacting effectively with students enrolled in courses within the program area. Prepares materials needed for course instruction and testing. Keeps student records and adheres to course schedules. Uses learning management systems to communicate with students, faculty and staff. Participates in the collection of student learning outcomes. Assists the Mechatronics Technology coordinator with timely notification of any shortfall in supplies or equipment needed for lab instruction. Conducts lectures, discussions and other teaching activities. Relates instruction and material to course objectives. Provides students with course syllabi and correlates grade assignment with skill and course competency. Submits grades, reports and records in a timely manner. Remains current in field.
An Adjunct faculty member in Mechatronics Technology (Mechanical) must have a broad knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies that relate to various mechanical type disciplines. The ideal candidate should have practical experience including troubleshooting and knowledge in the area(s) of industrial hand tools, hydraulics/pneumatics, mechanical drives & bearings, piping, and preventive maintenance. The candidate must also have a working knowledge of common industrial manual/electrical hand tools and possess a sound ability to interpret mechanical and assembly drawings. Lastly, the ideal candidate must be able to present material relevant to these disciplines in a manner that will produce a fundamentally sound, technically diverse graduate that is able to function as an Advanced Maintenance Technician in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
Midlands Technical College is dedicated to providing excellent service to its students, employees, and the community.
This position is located on the Airport Campus in the Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades department.Associate's degree in Mechatronics Technology or related field and a minimum of three (5) years of related Maintenance Technician experience in Advanced Manufacturing.Associate's degree in Mechatronics Technology or related field with a minimum of five (10) years related Maintenance Technician experience in Advanced Manufacturing.DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Midlands Technical College (MTC) believes diversity, equity, and inclusion are key pillars in achieving success in the classroom, workplace, and beyond. The college is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse group of faculty and staff as well as fostering a climate where all individuals and groups feel welcomed, valued, and heard. Through this commitment, MTC is maintaining a working and learning environment that fosters empathy, critical thinking, and cultural understanding.
EEO STATEMENT: It shall be the policy of Midlands Technical College to make employment decisions (recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment) without discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic group, color, age, religion, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, military service, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, or any other category protected by applicable law.
In accordance with South Carolina state law, Midlands Technical College is also committed to making qualified veterans a priority for employment.
