Restricted 9 Month Faculty of Electronics

Laurel Ridge Community College; Middletown (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits package

Job summary

Laurel Ridge Community College seeks a full-time Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technology faculty member to deliver hands-on instruction across electronics, electrical systems, and related technologies. You will teach foundational concepts and applied skills to prepare students for entry-level positions, emphasizing safety and diagnostics.

The role supports the School of Professional and Technical Studies and adheres to VCCS policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of current/recent occupational experience in electronics plus a high school diploma.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to present instructional material clearly and accessibly.
• Effective collaboration with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and industry partners.
• Proficiency or interest in aviation, drones, robotics/automation, AI, data science, IT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality hands‑on instruction in electronics, electrical systems, and related technologies.
• Teach foundational concepts and applied skills for entry‑level electronics careers.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment aligned with the college mission.

Skills

Strong communication

Instructional delivery

Clear presentation

Collaboration

Willingness to learn PLCs/automation

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electronics Engineering Technology

Tools

OSHA 10/30

Journeyman Electrician Certification

Robotics certification

Siemens PLC certification

NC3/NCCER credentials

Job description

This full‑time Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technology faculty position offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality, hands‑on instruction in electronics, electrical systems, and related technologies to a diverse community college student population. The instructor will teach both foundational concepts and applied skills designed to prepare students for entry‑level careers in the electronics industry. Coursework within the program includes basic electronic principles, workplace and equipment safety, DC and AC circuit analysis, electronic components, diagnostics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), electronic devices and applications, and system‑level troubleshooting.

Faculty members play a vital role in creating a positive, caring, and dynamic learning environment that fosters student success, values diversity, promotes community engagement, and reflects Laurel Ridge Community College’s mission and values. The successful candidate will support the goals of the College and the School of Professional and Technical Studies while adhering to all Virginia Community College System (VCCS) policies and procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for the position is $54,386 to $117,180, per year, however, actual starting salary will commensurate with education and/or experience. The position is a 9 month faculty role and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies and the Virginia Community College System. For more information, please visit www.dhrm.virginia.gov and www.vccs.edu.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of current/recent occupational experience in electronics plus a high school diploma.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to present instructional material clearly and accessibly.
• Effective collaboration skills and the ability to work with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and industry partners.
• Proficiency or interest in gaining proficiency in one of more of the following technical fields: aviation, drones, robotics/automation, artificial intelligence, data science, information technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, or a closely related field.
• Experience in industrial electrical, mechanical systems, automation, PLCs, robotics, or related fields,
• Teaching experience in secondary education, higher education, adult education, or corporate training environments.
• Industry certifications, including but not limited to:

Journeyman or Master Electrician

Journeyman or Master Machinist

Robotics or instrumentation certifications

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

Allen-Bradley, NC3, NCCER, SACA, FANUC/NOCTI, Siemens PLC, or other industry‑recognized credentials

Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email [e-mail] for further information.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.