Adjunct Faculty, Programmable Logic Controls (PLC)

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• Compensation: $32 /hr
• Worksite Location: NCAT Campus
• Schedule: Day Time for two or more days per week

Overview / Job Summary:

The adjunct instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction and training in Programmable Logic Controls to students in a post-secondary education institution. This role involves providing hands-on instruction, assessing student performance, and promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment. The adjunct PLC instructor may work on a part-time or contract basis, delivering courses and labs as per the institution's schedule.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary, but are not limited to:

• Conduct classroom lectures and practical demonstrations on PLC programing, troubleshooting, and industry standards.
• Design and administer assessments, quizzes, and practical examinations to evaluate student’ progress and proficiency in PLCs.
• Works with local, regional and national employers to determine training needs and educational program opportunities and to develop the programs that meet these needs. 
• Seeks partnerships and contracts for customized training activities and oversees the fiscal, physical and human resources needed to support these activities. 
• Schedules, arranges, and attends meetings with employers from businesses, industries, and governmental agencies to discuss current training needs and available training resources.
• Writes applications and proposals, negotiates contracts, completes reports, supervises billing, and maintains documents for all programs funded by grants, special governmental funding, or employer reimbursement.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree OR Associates Degree and 1,000 hours certified job experience OR 4,000 hours certified job experience required.
• Certifications in Rockwell Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs preferred.

Requirements, Knowledge & Skills Needed:

• Extensive experience of Programmable Logic Controls, including communication, programming, and troubleshooting, required.
• Extensive experience with following preferred:
• Electronics
• Industrial Wiring
• Motors & Motor Controls
• Instrumentation
• Industrial Robotics Systems
• Manufacturing Automation Concepts
• Advanced user skills are required with MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS Excel.
• A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from diverse backgrounds.
• Must be able to work a varied work schedule to accommodate the needs of the adult student.
• Ability to communicate effectively, prioritize workflow, work well with minimum supervision, and accept responsibility for total task completion.
• Ability to identify and problem solve issues.
• Knowledge of local job market.
• Ability to maintain accurate reports and other records.
• Knowledge of social resources within the community.
• Ability to work closely with other members or a team for common goals.
• Effective time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a timely manner, and the ability to prudently prioritize tasks, projects and goals.

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