Automation Engineering Technology Instructor - River Falls

Overview and Responsibilities

 

CVTC instructors are dynamic partners for students, employers, and communities to learn, train, and succeed in an associate degree, technical diploma, basic education, continuing education, and/or contract training program. An instructor works with students beyond the classroom to ensure their success, models CVTC core abilities, and demonstrates commitment to excellence in program/course/training content and delivery. An instructor is able to work effectively in a collaborative environment; is willing to innovate and change to meet evolving program and industry needs; and demonstrates competency with use of technology that supports learning and teaching. An instructor maintains a flexible schedule, including availability for evening, weekend, online, or summer assignments, as appropriate.

 

If you are interested in observing a classroom environment for this position, please reach out to Rob Ecker at recker@cvtc.edu, this can be done prior to applying for this position.

 

• Plan for and instruct courses in the area of Automation Engineering Technology.
• Design and implement relevant and progressive curriculum.
• Deliver high-quality instruction through the planning and implementation of effective learning strategies and environments.
• Create performance-based assessments aligned with competencies through formative and summative measures.
• Promote student success through timely communication, growth-based feedback, and implementation of strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Meet professional expectations by maintaining professional currency and contributing to a collaborative culture across the College.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to value diversity by recognizing personal biases, adapting to culturally diverse situations, and demonstrating a commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful interactions with persons of diverse ethnic, cultural, social-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Please view the Instructor Position Description document for additional responsibilities of instructors at CVTC.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or an automation engineering related area with six years of relevant experience OR bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Manufacturing/Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or an automation engineering related area.
  • Relevant experience to include occupational experience in an electromechanical technology related field, of which at least 1 year (2,000 hours) shall be within 5 years prior to date of hire. One year (2,000 hours) of recent related occupational experience may be waived if the applicant has at least 2 years of post−secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within 5 years prior to date of hire.
• Extensive experience with automation engineering technology. The ideal candidate will have HMI, VFD, motion, networks, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair, instrumentation, and motor control experience in one or more of the following automation platforms: Siemens, Mitsubishi and Rockwell Automation, with Rockwell preferred.
• Experience in mechanical drive line systems and shaft alignment, electrical and PLC troubleshooting and repair, installation and maintenance of PLC and motor drives.
• Experience with mechanical power transmission systems preferred.
• This position may include teaching online and requires expertise in integrating technology.
• Prior teaching or training experience preferred.
• Qualified per CVTC requirements at time of, and throughout, employment as an instructor. Must also meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) standards, and/or other job specific licensing standards.

 

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by ex