Mechatronics Instructor: Hands-On Tech Education

Central Virginia Community College; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg seeks a Mechatronics teaching faculty member to deliver hands-on instruction in mechatronics and related courses. The role involves regular class meetings, student advising, and contributing to program development.

The successful candidate will have an associate degree in engineering or mechatronics, hands-on lab experience, proficiency with CAD tools, PLC programming, and experience with Canvas LMS. A commitment to student success is essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
• Experience teaching Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses at the post-secondary level.
• Electronics/Electrical circuits knowledge and hands-on experience.
• Industrial motors and conveyors knowledge and hands-on experience.
• Use of DMMs, oscilloscopes, AC/DC power supplies, function generators, and other electronics lab equipment.
• Proficient in Canvas LMS.
• Proficient in a programming language such as Python, C++, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Meet assigned classes regularly and teach the prescribed courses with established texts.
• Submit required records and reports routinely.
• Hold required office hours and advise students.

Skills

CTE teaching

Canvas LMS

Python/C++ programming

Lab equipment handling

Education

Associates degree in Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

DMMs/oscilloscopes

PLC programming (Rockwell/Siemens)

CAD software familiarity

Job description

Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg seeks a Mechatronics teaching faculty member to deliver hands-on instruction in mechatronics and related courses. The role involves regular class meetings, student advising, and contributing to program development.

The successful candidate will have an associate degree in engineering or mechatronics, hands-on lab experience, proficiency with CAD tools, PLC programming, and experience with Canvas LMS. A commitment to student success is essential.