Mechatronics Teaching Faculty

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

Title: Mechatronics Teaching Faculty

Agency: Central Virginia Community College

Location: Lynchburg - 680

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $52,905 to $75,993

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description

Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) is a comprehensive two-year college that serves a population of approximately 250,000 within Lynchburg City and the surrounding communities of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell County Virginia. CVCC seeks a mission-driven, dynamic professional to serve in the role of Mechatronics faculty and invites qualified candidates who have a passion to support student success and credential completion to apply.

The successful candidate will: Meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports routinely; teach the prescribed courses of study with the established texts; conduct requisite student conferences; hold required office hours; attend to assigned divisional and College duties; contribute to the development of the program of instruction; adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with College policies, procedures, and regulations; maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization; and advise students.

Minimum Qualifications

Employees must be able to work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members with a commitment to diversity as a learning outcome to be culturally respectful, professionally competent, and civically responsible.

• 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

Additional Considerations

• Graduate degree in Engineering, Mechatronics or related field
• Industry experience and certifications in industrial automation
• Rockwell Automation or Siemens PLC programming and troubleshooting experience in industrial settings
• 6-axis robotics tool handling operation or programming experience
• NC3 certifications in advanced manufacturing
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft platform
• Proficient using MS Office Products
• Familiarity with CAD SW (Inventor, Fusion 360, Solidworks, etc.)
• Willingness to be highly available to students