Full Time Tenure Track Faculty (Mechatronics)

FULL-TIME TENURE TRACK FACULTY – MECHATRONICS

WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college
system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite
sites, providing more than 65,000 students each year access to a
quality, affordable education. The vision of CCC is to be
recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of
socioeconomic mobility and racial equity – empowering all
Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just
city.

Wilbur Wright College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks
an innovative, collaborative, and student-centered tenure-track
instructor to teach Mechatronics and Advanced Manufacturing courses
effective Spring 2026. The position will teach theory and hands-on
skills to prepare students for successful careers in manufacturing
technology as technicians.

Reporting to the Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs,
the full-time faculty position conducts formal classes and meets
all lab objectives, when applicable, for assigned courses.
Full-time faculty teach and evaluate students and prepare and
revise course syllabi and other educational materials. Full-time
faculty will have demonstrated success in the classroom by
developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet
students’ diverse needs and engage students in critical thinking
and problem-solving. Additionally, full-time faculty contribute to
the overall operation of the College, support the mission of the
institution, and employ the philosophical commitment of the
community college environment.

City Colleges is committed to building a culture of excellence that
inspires everyone to become the best in class for students and the
community. City Colleges has a set of Academic Excellence Pillars that set the attributes
and qualities that embody what it is to be an excellent member of
the faculty at CCC. These pillars emphasize City Colleges’ focus on
student learning and success, equity, and the importance of
instructional technologies in becoming highly effective educators.
Additionally, each pillar serves as a guide for supporting faculty
through their life cycle at CCC.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs courses and prepares syllabi that have clearly

articulated student learning objectives and learning outcomes that
promote students’ active participation in their own learning.

• Teaches on-campus and/or online classes in a manner consistent

with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the college.

• Creates an effective learning environment that fosters

students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem
solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies. Demonstrates
excellence in teaching and a commitment to integrating new
technologies in the learning process.

• Helps students reach their academic, personal, and career goals

and fosters a safe environment that respects the diversity of
individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and
conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn. Develops
reciprocity and cooperation among students. Encourages active
learning.

• Employs a variety of teaching methods such as lectures,

discussions, demonstrations, projects, and field trips in efforts
to meet students’ varying learning needs, abilities, and interests
and to optimize student outcomes.

• Works individually with students who may need specific

assistance in reaching their academic, personal, and career goals.
Models respect for all students and conveys confidence in every
student’s ability to learn.

• Provides regular and useful feedback to students in an

objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluates and documents
student performance using established methods and criteria and
records course grades promptly.

• Employs a variety of formative and summative assessments to

ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the
attainment of student learning outcomes for the course. Develops
and designs an assessment program that ensures students’
application and use of concepts, techniques, and innovations
learned both in the classroom and through external course
work.

• Stays abreast of innovations and current trends in one’s

specific academic discipline as they pertain to pedagogy and
technology and continuously reflect on and refine their craft.

• Participates in professional development activities aimed at

enhancing the Talents of Teaching .

• Attends regularly scheduled departmental meetings and

contributes to campus and District committees.

• Contributes to and provides leadership in academic and

professional communities and promotes collaboration and teamwork
among members of these communities.

• Adheres to City Colleges of Chicago’s student-centered

philosophy. Fosters student involvement and commitment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing
Technology, Engineering or a related technical field and at least
two industry credentials from the American Welding Society, the
Manufacturing Skills Updated1/2026Standards Council (MSSC), the
National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS), the American
Society of Quality, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers or an electrician’s
license from the City of Chicago (will count as two industry
credentials) or an IBEW journeyman’s card (will count as two
industry credentials);

– OR –

Eight years of experience in manufacturing, including experience in
production or industrial maintenance and at least two industry
credentials from the American Welding Society, the Manufacturing
Skills Standards Council (MSSC), the National Institute of
Metalworking Skills (NIMS), the American Society of Quality, the
Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers or an electrician’s license from the City of
Chicago (will count as two industry credentials) or an IBEW
journeyman’s card (will count as two industry credentials)

• Two to three years of teaching experience at the college level

preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written skills required with the ability

to communicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy.

• Ability to work in a culturally diverse work environment.
• Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population

desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the
community college.

• Has a disposition towards developing the competencies outlined

in the City Colleges Academic Excellence Pillars.

• Knowledge of Brightspace or similar Learning Management System

preferred. Prior experience with online teaching (via Zoom) and/or
online teaching certification preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

FOR CONSIDERATION

All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, are
required to submit ALL of the following documents together for
review:

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy inclusive of commitment to

equity in the classroom

• Legible copy of college transcripts (unofficial transcripts

initially accepted; official transcripts required at time of
interview)

• List of three (3) professional references (including e-mail and

telephone number)

An in-person teaching demonstration will be required of selected
candidates at a future date.

Other information - This position is represented by: Local 1600
CCCTU.

· Salary Information: $58,000 - $65,000 annually (9-month salary
range)

· Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective
bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience,
knowledge, skills and abilities

· Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within
six (6) months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of
Chicago!