Instructor, Mechatronics Engineering Technology ($8,000 Hiring Bonus)

NC Community Colleges; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) invites applicants for a full-time Instructor, Mechatronics Engineering Technology. The role involves developing and teaching Mechatronics courses, advising students, and partnering with industry to keep curricula relevant.

The successful candidate will maintain lab facilities and deliver high-quality instruction in advanced manufacturing topics, with emphasis on professional and career readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field from an accredited college/university.
• Industry recognized mechatronics certifications or ability to attain them within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop/revise and teach Mechatronics Engineering Technology courses.
• Advise students and collaborate with industry partners to ensure curriculum relevance.
• Maintain laboratory facilities and deliver quality instruction in advanced manufacturing topics.

Skills

Programmable logic controllers

Robotics

Mechatronics concepts

Teaching/training experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Control Systems Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens

Fanuc

SACA certified training

Job description

Instructor, Mechatronics Engineering Technology ($8,000 Hiring Bonus)

Guilford Technical Community College

Job Category

Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens:

Closes: 10/08/2026

Employment Type

Full-time Regular

Minimum Qualifications

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology or a related field from an institutionally accredited college/university.
• Industry recognized mechatronics certifications or the ability to attain them within six months of hire (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, Smart Automation Certification Alliance ( SACA ))

Experience Required

• 3 years of relevant industry experience
• Working knowledge of programmable logic controls, mechanical systems, electronics, pneumatics and hydraulics, and robotics.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in mechatronics topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars

Preferred Qualifications

Education Preferred

• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology or a related field from an institutionally accredited college/university.
• Siemen’s Mechatronics and/or Mechatronics Instructor Certifications or the ability to attain them within one year of hire
• Documented industry training in automation equipment (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc)

Experience Preferred

• 3 years of relevant industry experience
• Working knowledge of programmable logic controls, mechanical systems, electronics, pneumatics and hydraulics, and robotics.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in mechatronics topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars

Position Description

At Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC , you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive. We are looking for an exceptional leader, who shares our institutional mission, vision, and values, to join the instructional team.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will develop/revise, prepare and teach Mechatronics Engineering Technology courses within the program, while caring for and maintaining the laboratory facilities. Faculty will also be responsible for advising students and collaborating with industry partners to ensure relevancy of the curriculum and provide necessary training and education. The faculty member must possess the knowledge, skills and experience to provide effective instruction in advanced manufacturing topics related to mechatronics engineering technology.