Instructor of Industrial Maintenance Technology

About the role

The Waubonsee Community College seeks an experienced and innovative Industrial Maintenance Technology Instructor for a full-time, tenure-track position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the expansion of a high-impact, industry-aligned program in electromechanical and industrial systems maintenance.
• Strengthen program and career pathways, build relationships with district high school partners, and ensure alignment with industry certifications and employer needs.
• Provide leadership in curriculum development, instruction, and student learning assessment for the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) and related Certificate of Achievement programs.
• Contribute to noncredit and customized workforce development training aligned with industry demand.
• Play a key role in integrating safety standards and certification opportunities such as OSHA 10/30, SACA, MSSC, or NC3 credentials.
• Teach courses in electrical systems, mechanical maintenance, fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics), PLC programming, instrumentation, robotics, and industrial safety.
• Maintain and operate instructional labs equipped with automation, controls, motors, mechanical systems, and electrical trainers.
• Integrate industry-recognized certifications into program offerings and prepare students for successful credential attainment.
• Design inclusive and effective syllabi, assignments, and assessments that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Collaborate with local employers, industry advisory boards, and community partners to ensure curriculum relevance and foster work-based learning opportunities.
• Develop and support dual credit, early college, adult education bridge programing, and career pathways in partnership with district high schools and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with adjunct faculty and assist with curriculum delivery, alignment, and instructional quality.
• Promote and ensure adherence to lab and classroom safety practices in collaboration with staff and safety personnel.
• Serve on college committees and contribute to professional development and community outreach events.
• Stay current on trends in predictive maintenance, smart factory systems, IoT integration, and industrial cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electromechanical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• A minimum of 4,000 hours of verifiable hands-on experience in industrial maintenance or related field.
• At least three (3) years of experience in industrial systems installation, troubleshooting, or maintenance.
• Industry certifications such as OSHA 10/30.
• Experience teaching, training, or mentoring in an academic or industry setting.
• Familiarity with PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), industrial automation, and control systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with secondary education and industry partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• Post-secondary teaching experience, particularly within a community college or career and technical education setting.
• Experience using instructional technologies, simulation platforms, and online learning systems.
• Demonstrated success in working with diverse and traditionally underserved student populations.
• Experience integrating sustainability, lean manufacturing, or predictive maintenance technologies into instruction.
• Experience with industry-recognized credentialing systems such as MSSC Maintenance Technician, or National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), or Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA).
• Involvement in dual credit, early college, or workforce transition initiatives.