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# Instructor for Automation & Industrial Systems

- **Company:** New Mexico Junior College
- **Location:** Hobbs, NM, United States
- **Salary:** $61,214.0 - $66,260.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Laboratory Information Management Systems, Industrial Software
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d6c5a090ccd0a989

## About the Role

* Associate Degree preferred or three (3) years of related teaching and/or industry experience., * Knowledge of College and department policies and procedures.
 * Teaching experience preferred. Electrical and mechanical knowledge is a must, the ability to be flexible and get along with others.
 * Must have good public relations skills, ability to handle multi-task situation and ability to work in a fast- paced environment daily.
 * Must have a broad knowledge of automation, instrumentation, controls, as well as industry training needs.
 * Must have better than average working knowledge of hand and power tools.
 * Skillset to trouble shoot and to fix and repair the equipment and trainers.
 * Know and use safe working habits.
 * Needs an above average knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
 * Computer skills are a must.

## Description

* Teaching non-traditional students and traditional dual-credit high school students in the field of automation, instrumentation, controls, and mechatronics., *
Implement approved program curriculum and instructional materials and participate in curriculum review and continuous improvement.

 * Maintain the assigned hands -on-trainers and keep them in working order and clean.
 * Ensure that students have access to tools needed to complete course work and that the tools are kept clean and in proper working condition.
 * Keep the equipment for each assigned trainer in their respective storage boxes.
 * Maintain an inventory of the storage boxes and report any missing tools or materials to the Lead Instructor or Director.
 * Maintain a running inventory of all consumables and notify the Lead Instructor or director aware of items that need to be replaced.
 * Must know shop safety and be aware of safety concerns and address these safety issues with the students.
 * Serve as student advisor, including academic advising and providing support to assist in the achievement of learning and career goals.
 * Handle all classroom/lab management, including maintaining accurate student attendance and grade reports, as well as maintaining a clean and organized environment with an emphasis on safety.
 * Establish and maintain positive, professional, and collaborative relationships with internal and external partners including co-workers, employers, area high schools, and professional organizations.
 * Seek opportunities to promote NMJC and the Automation & Industrial Systems Program.
 * Maintain professional/technical knowledge and skills by staying current with techniques, certifications, licensing, and instructional technology and delivery methods.
 * May serve on various campus committees as assigned.
 * Performs other duties as assigned or required.
 * Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various college activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College.


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