Adjunct Faculty Pool - Advanced Manufacturing/Industrial Electronics Technology

About the role

The adjunct professor will be responsible for teaching electronics and manufacturing courses in a hands-on experiential format. The instructor will have knowledge and application of electronic devices, current microcontrollers, mechanical processes and machinery, and basic communication protocols. Students in these classes build on fundamental electronics and manufacturing skills to troubleshoot, design, and build different projects related to the course material. The instructor will be responsible for making sure the projects focus on industry skills and the materials are provided for students in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Create positive classroom/lab culture that provides foundational knowledge for electronics and manufacturing courses
• Teach in a hands-on, experiential format
• Knowledge of a basic microcontrollers
• Knowledge of programming languages and how to troubleshoot
• Create open-ended problems for students to solve creatively
• Classroom management of lab-based classrooms, including maintaining equipment and supplies
• Work with students in a diverse environment with a sensitivity to all members of the community

Requirements

• Expert skills, knowledge, experience and education in the subject area and a history of successful teaching or related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in the field or Associate’s degree in the field with demonstrated competency in the teaching field
• Two years of related occupational experience

Qualifications

• Two years teaching experience
• Work experience in the field
• Experience with on-line teaching
• Troubleshooting basic circuitry and electronics problems related to transistors and microcontrollers
• C/C++ and Python programming languages
• Use and develop network systems using various ISM communication protocols like WiFi, Bluetooth, RF LoRa, and others
• CNC, Laser Cutter, 3D printer – CAD/CAM design and use of machines
• Prepare students for electronics and mechatronics certification exams
• Help develop project-based modules for students and expand current curriculum