Full-Time Instructor (Program Coordinator), Industrial Systems Technology & Mechatronics - 9 months

Roanoke-Chowan Community College; Ahoskie (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke-Chowan Community College seeks an seasoned industry leader to bridge classroom learning with the modern manufacturing floor. This role focuses on mentoring technicians, building industry partnerships, and guiding curriculum aligned with hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, and robotics.

You will lead the Program Advisory Committee, oversee equipment and safety, and recruit adjunct instructors to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for students progressing to professional careers.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5–10 years of professional success in industrial environments.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Systems, or a related engineering field.
• Prior experience in training, mentoring, or lead-person roles.
• Familiarity with modern learning technology (we will train the right candidate).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary architect for local industry partnerships and ensure students become internship and regional hiring candidates.
• Convene and lead the Program Advisory Committee and translate real-world industry trends into curriculum updates.
• Align program equipment and training with hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, and robotics used by local partners.
• Deliver hands-on, lab-based instruction that emphasizes practical skill-building over theory.
• Manage program documentation, equipment inventories, and safety protocols with industrial precision.
• Mentor adjunct instructors to ensure a high-quality experience for all students.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Industry partnerships

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics/Industrial Systems

Tools

PLC systems

Hydraulics

Robotics

Job description

Roanoke-Chowan Community College (R-CCC) seeks a visionary industry leader to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the modern manufacturing floor. This isn't just a teaching role—it is a legacy-building position. We are looking for a professional who is ready to transition their years of field expertise into a meaningful second career, mentoring the next generation of technicians and serving as a vital link between the college and our regional industrial partners.

Why This Role is Perfect for an Industry Veteran

• Impact: You aren't just following a syllabus; you are building the workforce for your own community.
• Stability: Trade the demands of the field for a structured academic calendar that offers a better work-life balance.
• Leadership: Use your years of management or "lead tech" experience to guide a growing department.

Industry Liaison & Program Innovation

• Network & Partnerships: Serve as the primary architect for local industry partnerships, ensuring our students are the first choice for internships and regional hiring pipelines.
• Advisory Leadership: Convene and lead the Program Advisory Committee, translating real-world industry trends into cutting-edge curriculum updates.
• Workforce Alignment: Ensure program equipment and training modules reflect the current standards in hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, and robotics used by our local partners.

Mentorship & Instruction (The "Expert in the Room")

• Hands-on Training: Deliver engaging, lab-based instruction that prioritizes practical skill-building over theory.
• Student Success: Serve as a mentor and academic advisor, helping students navigate their path from the classroom to a professional career.
• Instructional Support: For experts new to the classroom, R-CCC provides dedicated support and tools to help you translate your technical knowledge into effective teaching strategies.

Operational Stewardship

• Departmental Oversight: Manage program documentation, equipment inventories, and safety protocols with the same precision required in an industrial setting.
• Adjunct Mentorship: Recruit and guide part-time instructors to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for all students.
• Administrative Excellence: Maintain student records (attendance/grading) using our digital platforms, ensuring compliance with institutional standards.

• Experience: A minimum of 5–10 years of professional success in industrial environments (Automated Manufacturing, Electrical Systems, Robotics, or related fields).
• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Systems, or a related engineering field.

• Prior experience in training, mentoring, or lead-person roles.
• Familiarity with modern learning technology (we will train the right candidate).