Assistant Professor/Associate Professor Mechatronic Engineering Tenure Track or Non-tenure track

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.

• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other supervisors, coworkers, customers, vendors, agencies, etc.

Position purpose

Vaughn College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Engineering and Engineering Technology. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and advancing Vaughn’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering program, with a focus on the Bachelor of Science in Mechatronic Engineering.

The College seeks a highly qualified individual with expertise in mechatronics and related disciplines, capable of teaching both lecture-based and laboratory courses. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, student engagement, and the continued enhancement of the Mechatronic Engineering curriculum.

Major Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses within the Mechatronic Engineering program, including but not limited to Electrical Circuits, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, Control Systems, Principles of Communication Systems, Mechatronics I & II, and Robotics.

• Demonstrate proficiency with industrial automation technologies, including Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, as well as engineering software and laboratory platforms such as Multisim, LabVIEW, MATLAB, and other mechatronics- and robotics-related equipment.

• Contribute to the development of external grant proposals that support engineering programs through laboratory enhancements, student engagement initiatives, and professional and scholarly activities.

• Advise and mentor students, while actively participating in departmental, college, and institutional committees.

• Engage in scholarly and professional activities, including collaborating with students on capstone projects, technical presentations, and publications in peer-reviewed conferences and other scholarly venues.

• Develop, revise, and enhance curriculum and course content to support departmental student learning outcomes and maintain alignment with industry standards and emerging technologies.

• Assess student learning and program effectiveness using the Vaughn College faculty course assessment model and utilize assessment results to support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support the mission of the College through active participation in academic, professional, and community engagement activities.

**Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Education and/or Experience Requirements

• A PhD in appropriate engineering field is preferred. Experience in industrial automation, PLC, mechatronics, and robotics is highly desirable. Those with only a master's degree must demonstrate significant professional experience in this field. Industrial and teaching experiences are also preferred

• Tenure Track requires a PhD in an engineering discipline related to Mechatronic Engineering.

• Highly Experienced candidates may be considered for the Associate Professor rank

2. Professional Skills

• Candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Candidate must have a commitment to quality, safety, timeliness, and accuracy.

3. Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collection of data, establish facts and draw conclusions.

• Ability to understand and follow directions

4. Work environment and physical functions

• This position is located in a classroom/office environment. Generally, an employee needs to be able to sit, stand, and navigate within the office area. The office equipment, either individually used or shared wiht a department is the responsibility of all employeees.

Compensation and benefits:

Salary Range $73,542 to $89,551 for well-qualified individuals. Salary is?determined?based upon experience and education as well as internal equity. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability, generous leave policies, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, tax-deferred?retirement?savings plan,?as well as employee and dependent tuition?assistance?programs.?

Preferred:

****Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. ****