Full Time Instructor- Advanced Manufacturing / Mechatronics

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Education: Associate's degree or higher in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Three (3) years of industry work experience in the subject area.
• Teaching: No prior teaching experience is required (onboarding provided).
• Technical Proficiency: Must have industry experience in several of the following:
  • Basic electricity and electronics, robotics, micro-processors.
  • Instrumentation, digital logic, industrial motor controls.
  • Hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, and mechanical drives.
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and AC/DC drives.
  • Machinery installation, industrial troubleshooting, and safety.
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Preferred Experience and Training

• Teaching experience at the college or secondary level.
• Online teaching experience.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Five (5) years of industry work experience in the subject area.
• Industry-based certifications.
• Bilingual capabilities.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the physical capability to effectively use and demonstrate equipment trainers used for advanced manufacturing.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 10 pounds.
• Must be capable of walking, standing, and bending for 40% of the time.

Special Notes To Applicants

Work hours: All full-time faculty positions at Blinn College require an on-campus presence of 40 hours per week during regular business hours.

Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed. Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to this application. Official transcripts will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; but, if employed, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Academic Affairs Office, 902 College Avenue, Brenham, Texas 77833. Additionally, transcripts may be sent electronically to lisa.leopold@blinn.edu. All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from a certified agency.

A short teaching demonstration will be required if applicant is selected for interview.

Names and means of contact (email address or telephone number) of three references must be included in resume or CV.

This is a 12 month, benefits eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full-time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverages can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online, http://www.ers.state.tx.us/New-Employee/Insurance/.

Leave time includes 16 hours personal each year and 8 hours sick leave for each month of contract. Paid leave is provided for college designated holidays, spring break, thanksgiving and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year).