Mechatronics Fundamentals Instructors (Part-Time)

Title: Mechatronics Fundamentals Instructors (Part-Time)

Agency: Virginia Western Community College

Location: Roanoke (City) - 770

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Commensurate based on qualifications

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.

Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses

Virginia Western Community College, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for part-time Mechatronics Fundamentals Instructors in the School of Career and Corporate Training (previously called Workforce Development). Mechatronics Fundamentals instructors will perform a variety of technical instructional assignments and classroom preparation requiring in-depth knowledge of two or more of the following topics: Electrical AC/DC, Multimeters, Precision Measuring Instruments, Mechanical Systems, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Sensors and Robotics. This position will also assist in all other instructor related duties to support the program and the CCT department.

Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on an as needed, course-by-course, semester basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

A minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, which may include coursework in a Community College or University setting, and/or work experience in an environment using expertise in: electrical AC/DC, multimeters, precision measuring instruments, mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, programmable logic controllers, sensors, robotics and/or safety in a manufacturing environment.

Must complete the applicable National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) training and credentials in the topics of expertise within 6 months of hire.

All Adjunct Faculty positions require excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams; ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum and assessments; as well as the ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's degree in a Career and Technical Education field preferred. National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) credentials preferred (e.g., Festo or Snap-On). Classroom Mechatronics instruction experience, providing instruction in accelerated formats geared towards certification exam preparation. Demonstrated track record of high level of student credential and institutional outcomes with the ability to deliver instruction in the classroom and in lab environments.