Adjunct Instructor, Automation and Robotics

This position reports directly to the Department Chair. The incumbent must be engaging and deliver high quality instruction to our students. The incumbent is also expected to remain current in their field of expertise. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: preparing and delivering day and evening credit and/or non-credit courses (including satellite locations); facilitating courses which include developing and maintaining syllabi, preparing unit tests and final examinations, developing assignments and projects, assessing the success and objectives of the course. Work with full-time faculty members for the purpose of providing consistency and high academic standards.

Effective Teaching
1. Conducts assigned learning activities outlined in course curriculum guidelines.
2. Demonstrates effective communication skills (such as effective presentation, group interaction, clear interpretation of abstract materials, and practical examples).
3. Establishes rapport with and demonstrates enthusiasm to students and provides them with purpose, direction, and motivation.
4. Demonstrates organizational and managerial skills in the learning environment and the office.
5. Uses appropriate evaluations and assessments of students' progress.
6. Employs a variety of appropriate teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles (lectures, group work, audio, video, models, labs, and field trips).
7. Advises students academically.
8. Models professional behavior.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial, or related area
Certification: FANUC Certified CERT Instructor
Experience: 3 years of full-time Automation and Robotics related work experience

In order to improve hiring efficiency, be more responsive, and help us find the best candidates Stark State has implemented the use of a few recruiting tools such as Qualifi and Skill Survey. You may hear from us through one of these platforms during the recruitment process.

Qualifi is a cloud-based phone interviewing platform. Think of this like traditional phone interviews, but faster - allowing us to be more responsive to you, the applicant.

Checking candidates' references for multiple top candidates provides a valuable means of verifying skills and experience represented in resumes and interviews. SkillSurvey Reference, a cloud-based, data-driven solution allows us to access relevant feedback from references provided by our candidates. The chosen references receive job-specific surveys on at least 26 critical behaviors and skills. These behavioral competencies have been scientifically studied and have been shown to correlate with work outcomes.

Stark State College utilizes E-Verify to ensure compliance with applicable employment eligibility laws. E-Verify is an electronic system used to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. This process will be conducted in accordance with I-9 verification and will be done promptly upon hire for all incoming employees. To understand what E-Verify is and how it works please visit E-Verify.

Should you have any questions regarding your application or our recruiting and hiring process, please reach out to HR@starkstate.edu.