Restricted Faculty of Electronics

Restricted 9 Month Faculty of Electronics

Role: 9‑month Instructor – Faculty of Electronics

Position Number: 298G0001

Location: Laurel Ridge Community College

• Deliver high‑quality, hands‑on instruction in electronics, electrical systems, and related technologies.
• Teach foundational concepts and applied skills to prepare students for entry‑level careers in the electronics industry.
• Develop and assess coursework covering electronic principles, workplace safety, DC/AC circuit analysis, electronic components, diagnostics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), electronic devices and applications, and system‑level troubleshooting.
• Create a positive, caring, and dynamic learning environment that promotes student success, diversity, and community engagement.
• Support the College and School of Professional and Technical Studies goals and adhere to Virginia Community College System policies and procedures.
• May be required to teach days, evenings, and/or weekends as needed.
• May be required to teach at multiple sites.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned, including assisting during emergencies.
• Travel as required to sites within the college service region and for training purposes.

• Minimum of five years of occupational experience in electronics and a high school diploma.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to present instructional material clearly and accessibly.
• Effective collaboration skills with diverse groups of students and colleagues.
• Proficiency or willingness to gain proficiency in one or more of the following technical fields: aviation, drones, robotics/automation, artificial intelligence, data science, information technology.
• 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 (e.g., Journeyman or Master Electrician, Journeyman or Master Machinist, robotics or instrumentation, OSHA 10 or OSHA 30, Allen‑Bradley, NC3, NCCER, SACA, FANUC/NOCTI, Siemens PLC, or other credentials).

Salary range: $54,386 to $117,180 per year, commensurate with education and/or experience. 9‑month faculty role eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia and Virginia Community College System.

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

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