Instrumentation and Control Automation Instructor

Instrumentation and Control Automation Instructor

General Description:

New River Community College is a two-year state institution of higher education operating under a statewide system of 23 community colleges. The college is located on a one-hundred plus acre site at the intersection of U.S. Routes 11 and 100 in Dublin, Virginia with an instructional site in Christiansburg. The campus provides modern, well-equipped facilities for the career technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body.

The people employed by New River Community College embrace the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government. The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees.

Duties:

• Teach courses in the evening Instrumentation and Control Automation program under the direction of the program lead and in conjunction with other full-time faculty in Electrical Engineering Technology and Electronics Technology. 
• Teach a minimum of 15 semester hours for fall and spring semesters in EIE cluster courses.
• Maintain at least 10 hours of student engagement availability (office hours).
• Write and revise course plans.
• Develop courses, including online, hands-on, hybrid, and hyflex courses.
• Assist in the acquisition of instructional materials and supplies.
• Recommend curriculum changes to upgrade and integrate students’ learning.
• Work with student services advisors to provide holistic support and advising.
• Assist the department and division with administrative and/or committee work.
• Participate in department, division, and college-wide discussion and meetings.
• This position supports the college’s mission to “give everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened.”
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology or industrial related discipline with preference for a master’s degree or willingness to complete a master’s degree within three years of employment with tuition support from the college.
• Minimum two years occupational experience in electrical engineering, instrumentation, control automation, mechatronic/robotic manufacturing.
• Experience or training in networking, mechatronics, Siemen’s and Allen Bradley controls, robotics, hydraulics and pneumatics. 
• Commitment to and ability to implement teaching strategies that foster student retention and student success.
• Commitment to the community college mission.
• Ability to communicate effectively in teaching/learning situations both orally and in written form.
• Ability/potential to use computerized/electronic classrooms.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, staff, administrators, and the public.
• Fairness and flexibility in understanding and working with a wide variety of students.
• Willingness to develop and teach online, hybrid, traditional face-to-face, and hyflex courses.
• Commitment to using course assessment and program effectiveness methodologies.
• Commitment to enhancing working relationships with local industries.

*Finalists will be asked to present a sample teaching lesson*

Additional Considerations:

Additional factors that may be considered in applicant review:

• Experience with Amatrol equipment and e-learning, Skills Boss logistics and Fanuc robots.
• Teaching experience.

For further information and to Apply: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/84260 

Background Check Statement: The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO STATEMENT: The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.