Mechanical Design Technology Instructor

Job Location:

Gadsden, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Mechanical Design Technology Instructor is responsible for teaching core courses in Mechanical Design Technology. This position involves preparing course materials delivering instruction in classrooms labs and online formats and maintaining instructional equipment. Additional duties include advising students participating in curriculum assessments and supporting the colleges instructional goals.

Direct Supervisory Responsibility: NO

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructs core curriculum classes in Mechanical Design Technology and related subject areas.
Conducts instruction in a wide variety of settings and timeframes to include day evening and weekends at any instructional site. Some traveling may be required
Assists in the planning for instruction; prepare course materials objectives syllabi and curriculum design.
Organizes and maintains instructional equipment as required
Serves as faculty advisor to an assigned group of students
Participates in assessments at both the course and program levels
Attends meetings training sessions college events and graduation
Pursues professional development
Serves on college committees as assigned
Complies with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College
Performs other duties as assigned

Note: The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular positions role scope FLSA status or grade.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates degree from an approved U.S. Department of Education accredited institution required.Bachelors degree preferred
Twenty-seven (27) semester hours of specialized course work equivalent to the associate degree in one of the following areas: Mechanical Design or related area required
Three (3) years of successful full-time experience as a practitioner in the field required

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Hands-on practical understanding of engineering concepts and technical operation
Individuals have Professional industry-recognized credentials
Experience in CAD Solidworks Inventor CREO and other applicable design software or 3D modeling software.
Commitment to college teaching
Experience with online teaching methodologies and formats
Competency in the use of current educational technologies and willingness to develop and teach web-based courses
Teaching experience in a college setting
Excellent oral written and interpersonal skills
Successful problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work effectively with students other employees and the public

Application Procedures/Additional Information

PROJECTED STARTING DATE:
August 2026

SALARY:Salary Schedule D1 ($42220 - $94363) Based on the 2025-2026 ACCS Salary Schedules
(9-month). Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED FULL-TIME directly related experience that is stated on the initial job application and resume.Be sure all experience is stated on the application!

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
July:00 P.M.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment.Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application (b) letter of interest (c)current resume; and(d)copies of transcripts of post-secondary education.
Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.
More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE ().

Salary Calculation:For all positions on all Salary Schedules the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all full-time work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other full-time work experience outside of public education in Alabama that in the sole judgment of the College directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this full-time work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.
Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates job title(s) job duties and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time and if part-time the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The Colleges official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters contracts pay stubs or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.
Please Note: ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter resume employment verification documents (if applicable) ALL required transcripts and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
When you finish the steps to apply you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.

All correspondence with applicants regarding the Colleges search process will be sent via e-mail. If you need technical assistance such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions please contact:

NEOGOV Customer Service:
Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST

Applicants must adhere to the Colleges prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.

Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees that no person in Alabama shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion creed national origin age or other classification protected by Federal or State law be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.

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Position SummaryThe Mechanical Design Technology Instructor is responsible for teaching core courses in Mechanical Design Technology. This position involves preparing course materials delivering instruction in classrooms labs and online formats and maintaining instructional equipment. Additional dut...