Instructor, Mechatronics/Robotics (12 month) – Volkswagen Academy

Chattanooga State is an educationally purposeful community where faculty, staff, and students share academic goals and strive for high standards that lead to the attainment of degrees and certificates, meaningful careers, and a committed citizenry of lifelong learners. We value those who: · consistently act in the best interest of students and the College (who have their priorities right); · get things accomplished (who execute); · are transparent (who are direct, truthful, and non-manipulative); · are positive in outlook (who see the glass as half-full); and · build constructive workplace relationships (who are team players). We have an opening for Instructor, Mechatronics/Robotics (12 month) – Volkswagen Academy at our Chattanooga State campus!

The role will be responsible for the following: Course and lab instruction in the area of PLCs, Robotics, and systems integration of Industry 4.0. Course and curriculum development, evaluation of students, maintenance of attendance and grade records, and maintenance of 5S practices in all work, instructional and lab areas. Independent learning skills are necessary. Other duties may consist of recruiting, selecting, and advising potential students.

Position Requirements: : Associates Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Systems, Mechatronics, or a closely related discipline, or industry-recognized certification (Siemens, Fanuc, etc.) with at least 2 years work experience in advanced manufacturing, programmable logic controllers, systems integration, networking, industrial robotics, or electromechanical systems.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a closely related discipline with at least 5 years of experience in the above-mentioned areas. Teaching Experience is a plus.