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As a Mechatronics Instructor, your days are a dynamic mix of delivering lectures, leading hands-on lab sessions, and developing curriculum materials. You’ll regularly collaborate with industry partners to keep course content up to date, as well as work closely with fellow instructors to coordinate projects and share best practices. In addition to teaching, you'll provide mentorship and guidance to students, helping them troubleshoot technical challenges and prepare for certification exams. This collaborative and interactive environment supports both student learning and your professional growth.

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To thrive as a Mechatronics Instructor, you need expertise in mechanical, electrical, and control systems, usually backed by a relevant engineering degree and practical industry experience. Familiarity with PLC programming, robotics platforms, CAD software, and certifications such as Siemens or FANUC are highly valued. Strong communication, patience, and the ability to simplify complex technical concepts help instructors engage and motivate diverse learners. These skills ensure effective knowledge transfer, student success, and alignment with current industry standards.

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A Mechatronics Instructor teaches and trains students in the interdisciplinary field of mechatronics, which combines mechanics, electronics, computer control, and automation. They develop lesson plans, conduct lectures, oversee lab activities, and assess student progress. Instructors often have industry experience and ensure students gain hands-on skills for careers in manufacturing, robotics, and automation. They may also stay updated on emerging technologies to keep course content relevant.

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Part Time Instructor, Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Part Time Instructor, Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Part-time

Retirement

Posted 23 days ago

Central Piedmont Community College rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

457th of 555 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Salary : $0.00 Annually
Location : Central Campus - Uptown/Elizabeth
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: 2026-00167
Unit: AA-Arts and Sciences
Department: Mechatronics Tech
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 8/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
For part-time/adjunct faculty only:: Paid by course
Projected average hours of work per week:: 25 to 30
General Function
Central Piedmont Community College is a comprehensive institution which places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the college.
Duties and Responsibilities
I. Mastery of Subject Matter
  1. Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.
  2. Display an ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.
  3. Connect their subject matter with related fields.
  4. Stay current in their subject matter through professional development, involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
  5. Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.
II. Teaching Performance
  1. Teach a course load appropriate to their field or discipline.
  2. Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.
  3. Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
  4. Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  5. Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the internet, telecourses, interactive technology, when appropriate.
  6. Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
  7. Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
  8. Incorporate core competencies into curriculum.
  9. Develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
III. Evaluation of Student Learning
  1. Establish meaningful learning student learning outcomes for courses/programs.
  2. Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
  3. Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning.
  4. Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grade rosters to division administrator each semester according to established deadlines.
  5. Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
IV. Support of College Policies and Procedures
  1. Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment.
  2. Teach credit or non-credit courses within field or discipline as needed.
  3. Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation.
  4. Serve as faculty advisor within the current college advisement system.
  5. Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies.
  6. Maintain confidentiality of student information.
  7. Substitute for other instructors within field or discipline in case of an absence.
  8. Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
  9. Record and provide attendance data in accordance with College Policies and Procedures.
V. Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities
  1. Serves on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned.
  2. Participate in meeting and events required by the college, division, and program administrators.
  3. Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program administrators.
  4. Support both part-time and full-time colleagues.
  5. Contribute to program and division curriculum development processes.
  6. Participate in graduation ceremonies
  7. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.
VI. Contribution to Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs
  1. Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans.
  2. Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels.
  3. Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals on the college and its constituents.
  4. Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, missions, and plans of the college, division, and programs.
  5. Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty and staff.

Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering Technology or related field
Preferred Qualifications:• Master's degree in Mechatronics Engineering Technology or related field
• Teaching experience in a community college or university setting
• Experience in controls, CAD/CAM, factory automation and/or systems integration
• Five years of industry experience
Additional Information
Working Conditions:Typical classroom, lab, clinical and/or online learning environment
Central Piedmont is happy offer several benefits to part-time employees including:
  • supplemental retirement
  • 529 College Savings plan
  • use of fitness centers
  • State Employees' Credit Union (SECU)
  • employee and State employee discounts
  • free parking
  • (prorated, if eligible)
  • (4 to 8 weeks, prorated, if eligible)
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