Adjunct Faculty Pool - Advanced Manufacturing​/Industrial Electronics Technology

Working Title Adjunct Faculty Pool - Advanced Manufacturing/Industrial Electronics Technology Role Title Manufacturing/Electronics Adjunct Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 282A0000 Agency Piedmont Virginia Community College Division Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Albemarle - 003 Hiring Range $819-$1693 per credit hour, TBD based on experience and rank upon hire. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Part 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? No Work Schedule

Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis. as needed. Responsibilities includes teaching developmental and/or college-level courses, which may include distance-learning courses during the day and evening, on weekdays and weekends.

Primarily face-to-face with the possibility of remote instruction.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia - principally residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. Our scenic campus is located in Albemarle County, Virginia. We are one of 23 community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).

PVCC is nationally recognized for its outstanding transfer curriculum; its relationship with its neighbor, the University of Virginia; and its Workforce Development Programs serving local employers.

We are seeking to identify qualified and interested adjunct faculty members in the following teaching disciplines and/or subject areas: ELECTRONICS/MANUFACTURING

The adjunct professor will be responsible for teaching electronics and manufacturing courses in a hands-on experiential format. Professor will have knowledge and application of electronic devices, current microcontrollers, mechanical processes and machinery, and basic communication protocols. Students in these classes build on fundamental electronics and manufacturing skills to troubleshoot, design, and build different projects related to the course material. The instructor will be responsible for making sure the projects focus on industry skills and the materials are provided for students in a timely manner.

• Ability to create positive classroom/lab culture that provides foundational knowledge for electronics and manufacturing courses
• Teach in a hands-on, experiential format
• Knowledge of a basic microcontrollers
• Knowledge of programming languages and how to troubleshoot
• Create open-ended problems for students to solve creatively
• Classroom management of lab-based classrooms, including maintaining equipment and supplies
• Work with students in a diverse environment with a sensitivity to all members of the community.

The successful candidate will possess expert skills, knowledge, experience and education in the subject area and a history of successful teaching or related experience.

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in the field or Associate’s degree in the field with demonstrated competency in the teaching field. In addition, two years of related occupational experience is required.

• Troubleshooting basic circuitry and electronics problems related to transistors and microcontrollers
• C/C++ and Python programming languages
• Use and develop network systems using various ISM communication protocols like WiFi, Bluetooth, RF LoRa, and others
• CNC, Laser Cutter, 3D printer - CAD/CAM design and use of machines
• Prepare students for electronics and mechatronics certification exams
• Help develop project-based modules for students and expand current curriculum

• Two years teaching experience, work experience in the field, and experience with on-line teaching.

No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

To and from any college campus/site location as assigned.