Mechatronics Fundamentals Instructors; Part-Time

Position: Mechatronics Fundamentals Instructors (Part-Time)
Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Mechatronics Fundamentals Instructors (Part-Time) Role Title Adjunct Faculty Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 286A9999 Agency Virginia Western Community College Division Virginia Western Community College (Div) Work Location Roanoke (City) - 770 Hiring Range Commensurate based on qualifications Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category B-Professional Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options?

-Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

Hours and days vary based on course offerings and enrollment. Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on an as needed, course-by-course, semester basis.

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.

Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses

Virginia Western Community College, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for part-time Mechatronics Fundamentals Instructors in the School of Career and Corporate Training (previously called Workforce Development). Mechatronics Fundamentals instructors will perform a variety of technical instructional assignments and classroom preparation requiring in-depth knowledge of two or more of the following topics:
Electrical AC/DC, Multimeters, Precision Measuring Instruments, Mechanical Systems, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Sensors and Robotics. This position will also assist in all other instructor related duties to support the program and the CCT department.

Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on an as needed, course-by-course, semester basis.

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

A minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, which may include coursework in a Community College or University setting, and/or work experience in an environment using expertise in: electrical AC/DC, multimeters, precision measuring instruments, mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, programmable logic controllers, sensors, robotics and/or safety in a manufacturing environment.

Must complete the applicable National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) training and credentials in the topics of expertise within 6 months of hire.

All Adjunct Faculty positions require excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams; ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum and assessments; as well as the ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Considerations

Associate's degree in a Career and Technical Education field preferred. National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) credentials preferred (e.g., Festo or Snap-On). Classroom Mechatronics instruction experience, providing instruction in accelerated formats geared towards certification exam preparation. Demonstrated track record of high level of student credential and institutional outcomes with the ability to deliver instruction in the classroom and in lab environments.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

N/A

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number  Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies multi-hire Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 02/03/2026 Job Close Date 02/02/2027 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Contact Name Email hrapps Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

Only on-line applications will be accepted.

Submission of on-line application must also include a resume, cover letter and transcripts of all college work completed. An "other" document, such as a letter of reference or additional transcripts, is optional and may be included as part of the online application process.

We MUST receive copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions. If the transcripts are not attached to the on-line application, please upload a document indicating that the…