Mechatronics Laboratory Instructor - Credit Free

About Dutchess Community College:

Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country.

DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work: Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values: Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation.

Job Description:

Dutchess Community College is hiring part time instructors to teach up to 20 hours per week in the new technology lab at DCC Fishkill. Hours each week may vary according to the number of students participating in training sessions. The part time faculty will support credit-free training students in the areas of Mechanical and Electrical Technology and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.

The lab will consist of three rooms: Mechanical, Electrical/ Automation, and HVAC. The lab will be used by credit and credit-free students. All training materials for students will be provided in the form of online learning materials and online or printed lab procedures. A complete list of training and credit courses to be offered is available upon request.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Reviewing online materials associated with the new lab equipment.
• Practicing hands-on lab activities with the new equipment
• Learning about the Certified Production Technician (CPT) certificate, and working toward becoming a certified CPT instructor
• Receiving Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) silver-level certification for related instruction
• The part-time instructor will be responsible for the following job duties:
• Instructing, directing, and supervising the activity of students while they are working in the new technology lab at DCC @ Fishkill.
• Lab instructors will be expected to work with students in the area of mechanical technology at a minimum, but eventually developing into assisting with electrical, automation, and HVAC equipment. Assistance with learning the equipment and online materials will be made available from full time faculty and other instructors.
• Evaluating student performance to determine satisfactory progress in training, and reporting to faculty and workforce development staff.
• Administering certification exams to students that adhere to credentialing agencies' standards and regulations
• Working with DCC administration to evaluate and improve the training offered.
• Ensuring that tools and equipment used in the training program are properly used and cared for to prevent damage or injury to the equipment or students, insuring that safety is used by both instructors and students.
• Additional duties as assigned by Department of Workforce Education and Development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of electrical technology and/or mechatronics is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Concern for student needs in a demanding academic context as well as flexibility, patience, and professional integrity.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• The ability to work evenings.

Working Conditions:

• The performance of this work is primarily in-person and on-site.
• Flexible hours are required.
• Some travel will be necessary.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with mechanical technology such as gears, belt drives, and other mechanical linkages, basic hydraulics, pneumatic systems.
• Willingness to learn additional lab equipment and learning materials for other parts of the lab - electrical, automation, and HVAC.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS, AOS, AAS degree in technology, HVAC/R, or engineering.
• Prior teaching or training experience

Additional Information:

The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. Additional references may be requested. All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

SALARY: $32,448

DCC is an AA/EOE employer. Dutchess Community College (College) as part of The State University of New York, in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to provide an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.

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