Subject Matter Expert, Industrial Automation - Weatherford College : Job Details

Requisition Number S0023214 Position Title Subject Matter Expert, Industrial Automation Position Number PD0032314 Department Industrial Technologies Campus Main Campus [10] Type Full Time Staff FLSA Exempt Full-time/ Part-time Full-time Term 12-month Pay Grade 3 Pay Grade Minimum Proposed Start Date 01/13/2025 Is Grant Funded? No

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Serves as the lead authority to the Industrial Automation programs in the Workforce Education department with respect to all leadership and organizational effectiveness for clients served in the community. This includes students, instructors, adjunct faculty, and outside contractors. Responsible to prepare and deliver Industrial Automation coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to success equity, respect for diversity, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. The position reports directly to the Director of Workforce Education.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation, Engineering, Industrial, Manufacturing, Robotics or related field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Education

Master's degree in relevant field.

Required Experience

Five (5) years of progressive responsibility in an industrial automation profession or related field.

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications to teach a wide array of areas such as: automation; robotics; industrial maintenance; basic electricity; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; blue print reading; computer-aided drafting and design; precision tools and measurements; quality control concepts; construction; fabrication and welding.

Preferred Experience

Two (2) years teaching, facilitation, coaching, and/or consulting experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Serves as lead authority to the division with respect to all industrial, automation, robotics, and manufacturing needs for clients served.

* Understands, articulates, and implements best practices related to area of expertise.

* Responsible for the depth and breadth of knowledge in the industrial, automation, and related areas.

* Maintains compliance with state, federal, and certifying agency regulations as required per program offerings.

* Develops and sustains robust partnerships with industry related associations, community, and government entities for the purpose of supporting the alignment and coherence of clients learning experience.

* Responsible for identifying business requirements and recommending solutions to approach those needs.

* Develops and delivers training, learning, development, and customized solutions including contractual relationships with practicum, apprenticeship, and internship sites for program compliance and integrity.

* Creates relevant and interactive open enrollment programs.

* Prepares curriculum and teaches courses in the field of industrial automation to a diverse student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.

* Coordinates workforce program offerings on college campuses and offsite locations; including developing syllabi, curriculum, and course schedules. Monitors enrollments, progress, and grades of students to promote success; provides students with the opportunity to enter into the workforce after successful completion of course/programs.

* Ability to facilitate, coach, and consult for the purpose of helping those served to upskill their workforce, enhance productivity, solve a problem, or impact overall effectiveness.

* Participates actively in departmental responsibilities and departmental governance, including curriculum review and revision, program review, textbook selection, equipment needs, assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program level, use of the college's learning management system, and other departmental activities.

* Provides teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.

* Ability to teach day, evening, and/or weekend classes in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit environments.

* Leads and is responsible for managing and hiring of all facilitators, coaches, and consultants with the need for specialized knowledge (includes instructors, adjunct faculty, and outside contractors).

* Responsible for supply and inventory management across programs as well as monitor resource needs and consumption within labs and skills training.

* Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.

* Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Weatherford College.

* Supports division and department goals through active and collegial engagement in decision-making and unit-level planning.

* Serves on college wide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces.

* Participates in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.

* Attends and participates in college wide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings. Recognizes and reflects standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.

* Complies with published college policies and procedures and meets professional standards for teaching in a community college.

* Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources and observe the stated policies and procedures of the College; ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; and, ability to effectively present information to various groups if necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises instruction, duties, and activities of instructors and adjunct faculty at the Weatherford campus and off-site locations.

May supervise work study and student workers.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Industry related credentials/certifications (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, OSHA, EPA, TDLR, Forklift, Welding)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Activity Lift over 50 lbs Frequency Occasional Task Lifting/moving supplies Activity Sit Frequency Constant Task Sitting at a desk to perform duties Activity Walk Frequency Occasional Task Walking to various locations on campus

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in office settings and off campus settings. Ability to tolerate varying stress levels. Weatherford College does not allow the use of tobacco products in any of its buildings.

Condition Use of video display terminal Example of condition

Using computer to perform duties

Posting Detail Information

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.