Associate Instructor, Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics, Clarksville

About the role

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson is seeking a full‑time Industrial Electrical Maintenance/Mechatronics Instructor for the Clarksville Campus. This is an on‑site position reporting to the Clarksville Campus Director.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized theory and hands‑on instruction to adult and high school students in conjunction with the current IEM instructor.
• Cover manufacturing processes, industrial safety, blueprint reading, technical math, process automation, quality inspection, CAD/CAM, electronics, mechanical maintenance, electrical motor controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLC), instrumentation, computer software and hardware skills, AC/DC electrical, machine tool, and preventive maintenance.
• Monitor, grade, and evaluate student progress; maintain student records in the college’s student records management software; maintain appropriate documentation; submit timely reports.
• Assist in recruiting new students and placement of graduates.
• Maintain good public relations with business and industry; maintain an active advisory committee; cooperate with outside agencies.
• Supervise and follow up on students participating in cooperative education.
• Perform administrative duties accurately and timely.

Requirements

• Technical diploma in the instructional area or equivalent higher education with credentials in a related field; associate degree preferred.
• A comparable combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Industrial Electrical Maintenance/Mechatronics within the last five (5) years.
• Strong hands‑on technical background in electronics, mechanical maintenance, electrical motor controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLC), instrumentation, preventive maintenance, computer software and hardware, AC/DC electrical, machine tool/CNC, and technical math.
• Organizational and communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher and to interact with high school and adult students.
• Prior teaching experience or evidence of ability to teach students is a plus.

Skills

• Evidence of good character, organizational skills, and mature attitude.
• Required computer skills.
• Willingness to remain current in the field and maintain personal certifications and program accreditation(s).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, the general public, and business/industry representatives.
• Good time management skills.

Pay

Salary range: $56,263‑$67,517 per year ($28.85‑$34.62 per hour), commensurate with Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology salary guidelines and related experience.

Schedule

Full‑time, minimum 37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; this is not a remote work position.