Mechatronics Teaching Faculty

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Virginia Community College seeks a Mechatronics faculty member for a nine-month, teaching-focused role. The candidate will deliver instruction, attend to program duties, and support student success across on-site locations, including dual enrollment settings.

The successful candidate will teach courses, meet regularly with students, maintain records, and contribute to program development. An associate degree in engineering/mechatronics and post-secondary teaching experience are required;

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
• Experience teaching CTE courses at the post-secondary level.
• Electronics/Electrical circuits knowledge and hands-on experience.
• Industrial motors and conveyors knowledge and hands-on experience.
• Proficient in Canvas LMS.
• Proficient in a programming language such as Python, C++, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Meet assigned classes regularly and submit required records and reports.
• Teach prescribed courses with established texts and hold student conferences.
• Maintain office hours and advise students.
• Contribute to the development of the program of instruction and department duties.

Skills

CTE teaching experience

Canvas LMS proficiency

Programming (Python/C++)

Electronics lab skills

Lab equipment handling

Education

Associate degree in Engineering/Mechatronics or related field

Graduate degree in Engineering/Mechatronics or related field

Tools

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

AC/DC power supplies

Function generators

CAD software (Inventor/Fusion 360/SolidWorks)

Job description

Working Title Mechatronics Teaching Faculty Role Title 9 month-Instructor Role Code 01013-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 292F0201 Agency Central Virginia Community College Agency/Division Central Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Lynchburg - 680 Hiring Range $52,905 to $75,993 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Faculty loads require a minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours per semester and ten (10) office hours weekly. Based upon the needs of the College, teaching assignments may also include day and/or evening classes at multiple on-and-off campus locations, to include dual enrollment courses in high school settings.

Sensitive Position No 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.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required 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

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

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Minimal, may include travel to local off-site centers.

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.