Adjunct Instructor - Industrial Electrical Maintenance

Overview:  
 State Fair Community College is seeking an experienced part-time Industrial Electrical Maintenance (IEM) instructor with expertise in PLCs, robotics, and industrial maintenance systems. The instructor will be responsible for teaching courses, advising students, and contributing to curriculum development to ensure a high-quality educational experience that meets industry standards.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties:

• Teach courses in Industrial Electrical Maintenance program, including but not limited to: Introduction, Intermediate, and Advanced PLCs, PLC Networks, Introduction to Robotics, and Robotics Automation Technology using a combination of lectures, hands-on lab activities, and emerging instructional technologies to enhance student learning.
• Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide constructive feedback, and implement effective assessment strategies.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and revision of course curriculum to align with industry standards, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain written instructions and safety procedures for lab equipment and training activities.
• Supervise and monitor students’ use of tools, equipment, and lab spaces to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
• Works cooperatively with the other departments and employees.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporating them into classroom instruction.
• Maintain equipment and ensure compliance with safety protocols and industry standards.

 
 The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification.  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:

Associate's degree in Industrial Technology, Electrical Maintenance, Automation or a  related field with at least 3 years of relevant industry experience or CMRT/CMRP certifications combined with at least 5 years pertinent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

  Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of PLCs, robotics, and industrial automation systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Skilled in utilizing technology-enhanced instruction and adapting to emerging trends.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Behaviors:

• Establishes a safe, engaging, and hands-on learning environment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to student success and workforce readiness.
• Works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and industry partners.
• Adheres to college, state, and federal guidelines regarding curriculum, safety, and instruction.
• Capable of physical tasks related to lab activities, including lifting up to 45 pounds, kneeling, standing, climbing ladders, and operating lab equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Bachelor's Degree in Maintenance, Engineering, Electronics or Electro-mechanical, with 5 years of PLC experience.
• Industry certifications in PLC programming, robotics or maintenance management.
• Experience with curriculum development and instructional design within a learning management system (preferably Canvas LMS).
• Prior teaching or training experience in a technical or community college setting.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter outlining relevant education and experience, a current resume, transcripts and certification documents (official transcripts should be requested and sent to State Fair Community College upon hire), and a list of 3 references. Incomplete applications and applications missing the listed components may not be considered. Employment will require a criminal background check at college expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.

AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.