Instructor; Program Coordinator), Industrial Systems Technology & Mechatronics

Job Title

Roanoke-Chowan Community College (R-CCC) seeks a visionary industry leader to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the modern manufacturing floor.

This isn't just a teaching role—it is a legacy-building position. We are looking for a professional who is ready to transition their years of field expertise into a meaningful second career, mentoring the next generation of technicians and serving as a vital link between the college and our regional industrial partners.

Why This Role is Perfect for an Industry Veteran

• Impact: You aren't just following a syllabus; you are building the workforce for your own community.
• Stability: Trade the demands of the field for a structured academic calendar that offers a better work-life balance.
• Leadership: Use your years of management or "lead tech" experience to guide a growing department.

• Network & Partnerships: Serve as the primary architect for local industry partnerships, ensuring our students are the first choice for internships and regional hiring pipelines.
• Advisory Leadership: Convene and lead the Program Advisory Committee, translating real-world industry trends into cutting-edge curriculum updates.
• Workforce Alignment: Ensure program equipment and training modules reflect the current standards in hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, and robotics used by our local partners.

• Hands-on Training: Deliver engaging, lab-based instruction that prioritizes practical skill-building over theory.
• Student Success: Serve as a mentor and academic advisor, helping students navigate their path from the classroom to a professional career.
• Instructional Support: For experts new to the classroom, R-CCC provides dedicated support and tools to help you translate your technical knowledge into effective teaching strategies.

• Departmental Oversight: Manage program documentation, equipment inventories, and safety protocols with the same precision required in an industrial setting.
• Adjunct Mentorship: Recruit and guide part-time instructors to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for all students.
• Administrative Excellence: Maintain student records (attendance/grading) using our digital platforms, ensuring compliance with institutional standards.

• Experience: A minimum of 5–10 years of professional success in industrial environments (Automated Manufacturing, Electrical Systems, Robotics, or related fields).
• Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Systems, or a related engineering field.

• Prior experience in training, mentoring, or lead-person roles.
• Familiarity with modern learning technology (we will train the right candidate).

Roanoke-Chowan Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Title IX/Equity and ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, Dean of Student Services, 109 Community College Road, Student Services Bldg. Room 111F, Ahoskie, NC 27910, . (Employee complaints), Director of Human Resources, Human Resources, 109 Community College Road, Jernigan Bldg. Room 103, Ahoskie, NC 27910, . Any complaints filed against the Title IX/Equity Coordinator or ADA/Section 504 Coordinator shall be handled by the Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, 109 Community College Road, Jernigan Bldg.

Room 104, Ahoskie, NC 27910, .

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Optional flexible benefits: dental, vision, 401K/457, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability.