Engineering Technology/Mechatronics Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 1,092,436 - 1,760,572; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, VA seeks part‑time Engineering Technology/Mechatronics Adjunct Faculty to teach college‑level courses. In‑person on the main campus or hybrid classes are possible, with emphasis on current trends in community college education and active classroom engagement.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least two years of related occupational experience, plus strong communication, syllabus and exam design, and ability to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of related occupational experience.
• Strong written and oral communication, syllabus and exam development, learning strategies, curriculum and assessments.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification training within last 5 years if teaching designated courses.
• Graduate degree or college teaching experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level courses in Engineering Technology/Mechatronics.
• Teach in-person on campus or via hybrid formats.
• Maintain currency in teaching disciplines and trends in community college education.
• Write syllabi and exams; develop learning strategies, curriculum and assessments.
• Participate in departmental communication and collaboration.

Skills

Communication skills

Syllabus design

Curriculum development

Assessment design

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Title: Engineering Technology/Mechatronics Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time)

Agency: Virginia Western Community College

Location: Roanoke (City) - 770

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $793 - $1278/credit hour; Faculty rank determined when credentialed

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Description

Virginia Western Community College is seeking part‑time Engineering Technology/Mechatronics Adjunct Faculty to teach college‑level courses. Faculty will teach in‑person on the main campus or conduct hybrid classes where lectures are online and labs are in‑person. Faculty are expected to maintain currency in their teaching disciplines and in trends in community college education, write syllabi and exams, develop learning strategies, curriculum and assessments, and participate in departmental communication.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of two (2) years of related occupational experience.

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

NOTE: Adjunct faculty applying to teach OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certifications in General Industry or Construction must have completed an OSHA Outreach Training Program within the last 5 years.

Additional Considerations

• Master's degree in Engineering.
• Teaching experience at the college level.