Adjunct Faculty- Automation Technology
About the role
Waubonsee Community College promotes diversity in faculty, staff, and student recruitment and is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who share the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth, and student success. As a part‑time adjunct faculty member at the Sugar Grove Campus, you will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality instruction and fostering a dynamic learning environment.
The college is seeking experienced automation and manufacturing professionals to help train the next generation of skilled technicians. Whether your expertise lies in industrial automation, robotics, electrical systems, fluid power, programmable controls, or automated manufacturing systems, your real‑world experience can directly impact students preparing for careers in today’s advanced manufacturing workforce.
Grant Funded: No; Testing: No.
Responsibilities
- Designing syllabi, lessons, activities, assignments, and assessments to meet the established course description as well as program, course, and college learning outcomes and/or objectives while addressing each student’s needs as diverse learners.
- Meeting all college deadlines for submission of attendance, grades, and data collection for assessment of student learning.
- Incorporating learning‑centered principles and concepts while motivating students to actively participate in their educational experiences.
- Integrating instructional and classroom technology (if applicable) appropriately and effectively to deliver and enhance teaching and learning.
- Working collaboratively with professional colleagues to serve the needs of students and the community.
- Modeling professionalism with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Requirements
Associate's degree in Industrial Technology or related field and/or industry certification(s) and 4000 hours of work‑related experience in the field.
Skills
- Experience teaching at a Community College or Vocational/Technical institution.
- Experience teaching traditionally underserved populations.
- Ability to incorporate technology and multimedia applications into the teaching and learning process.
- Experience teaching in multiple instructional modalities.
- Proficiency utilizing Learning Management Systems.