Machine Maintenance Technology Adjunct - Fall 2026

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person-students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors-feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

As required by the department

Rate of Pay:

2025 Per contact Hour:


Less than a Masters $1069


Masters and above $1109

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Grant Funded:

No

Job Summary:

Adjunct faculty provide instruction aligned with the College’s strategic goals and evaluate students’ progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Associate’s degree in a related field with 4,000 hours of documented work experience OR, Journeyman status.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience, and knowledge of electrical for industrial applications, motor controls, PLCs, hydraulics, fluid power, and pneumatics
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience, and knowledge of automation and robotics
• Minimum 3 years’ teaching experience
• Strong communication skills

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• OSHA 10 or 30 certification
• Lockout/Tagout training experience
• Industry-recognized robotics or automation certification (e.g., FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, KUKA, Siemens, or equivalent).


Essential Duties:

Deliver Instruction
1. Conduct assigned classes and/or labs
2. Prepare lessons
3. Provide course syllabus (which shall include grading standards, attendance policies, classroom behavioral expectations, course outline and contact information)
4. Verify student enrollment and submit grade sheets


Evaluate Student Progress
1. Keep accurate record of student performance
2. Provide students with timely feedback


Provide Student Assistance
1. Refer students to student support services
2. Accommodate special needs students

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description

Physical Demands:

Light (up to 25 lbs occasionally or 10lbs frequently)

Visual Acuity:

Visual acuity (arm's length)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.


In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.