Adjunct Instructor- Robotics Application

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline.
• Provide instruction to facilitate student acquisition of specific learning outcomes for assigned courses.
• Mentor students inside and outside of the classroom.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned (face-to-face, hybrid, online/Zoom, dual credit).
• Maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.
• Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications promptly.
• Assess student performance, including submission of final grades in a timely manner.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior.
• Be available to students by appointment.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings.
• Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels.
• Complete any required training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Required Education: Minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for faculty teaching workforce certificate or degree completion courses:
  • Associate degree and/or 2‑5 years work experience in the field of study;
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or 6‑10 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study;
  • Master’s degree and/or 11‑15 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study;
  • Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.
• Required Experience: Experience in programming appendage and/or wheeled/legged robotics.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor degree in Engineering, Robotics, Automation, or similar and/or equivalent.
• Preferred Experience: Relevant experience in programming Fortran, Python, Raspberry Pi, ROS, C++; experience in programming robotics in automation integration in both programmed and autonomous applications, including Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Skills

• Ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Ability to provide instruction that achieves specific goals and objectives of assigned courses.
• Ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel, administration, peers, and public groups.
• Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity, and justice, without discrimination based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
• Ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources.
• Ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.