Applied Mechanical / Electrical / Manufacturing Engineering Faculty

Meeting community needs and improving teaching and learning are among Blue Ridge Community and Technical College’s highest priorities. This flexible faculty position has the opportunity to prepare students for careers for many nationally and globally recognized manufacturers. Opportunities and responsibilities may include teaching, curriculum development and instructional design, and assessing learning.  Opportunities for continued technical professional development exist. This position requires industrial experience, knowledge of energy efficiency, a Bachelor’s degree is required (Master’s preferred). The equivalent of a combination of industry experience and education will be considered.

This position is located at the Tech Center, but may report to all Blue Ridge CTC locations as required to meet the needs of the position. 

This position may have a mixture of teaching degree-seeking students, career advancement short courses, and advanced technical training for local manufacturers. Workload will vary depending on the type of project work planned per month or semester.  

Teaching needs may vary from semester to semester; however, this position will integrate teaching and assessment into a combination of the following: 

• Assess technical skill needs in the areas of applied mechanical, electrical, automation, and manufacturing for production technicians or other local positions.        
• Design and deliver training in direct response to local labor market needs.
• Design curriculum into modular units for online learning as part of a team-based activity. 
• Teach in degree programs or career advancement short programs as assigned and in collaboration with other faculty. 
• Support Industrial Assessment Center grant initiative through curriculum implementation, training, and staff development. 
• Provide training and consulting for workforce initiatives for public and corporate partners.
• Recommend and participate in marketing events and campaigns to promote degrees, short-term courses, and job placement.
• Performs any other duties to drive the College’s Vision, to fulfil the College’s Mission, and to abide by the College’s Values
• Participate in industry recognized certification training to continually upgrade technical skills. 
• Travel for professional development and/or training assignments, as well as to state meetings. 
• Other duties as assigned.  

Education: 

• Associates degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering is required.  
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with industrial electrical, mechanical, automation, PLCs, robotics, CAD, or plastics manufacturing combined with experience conducting training will be considered in lieu of a degree.  

Experience: 

• Experience teaching at the secondary and/or college level is desirable. Adult education or corporate training experience is also acceptable.
• Experience with online instruction or the willingness to learn online instruction by attending training is desired. 
• At least 5 years of experience with industrial electrical, mechanical, automation, PLCs, robotics, CAD, energy systems or energy processes, or plastics manufacturing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Extensive knowledge and experience with industrial electrical, mechanical, automation, PLCs, robotics, CAD, or plastics manufacturing
• Intermediate computer skills required
• Positive written and verbal skills required
• Must be able to work with a diverse team
• Must be able to work in a remote setting, different College site locations, and employer site locations
• Must be able to work a variety of day or evening hours as needed

Licensure/Certification Required: 

• Any industrial certifications will be considered:
  • Journeyman or Master Electrician, 
  • Journeyman or Master Machinist, 
  • ISO 9001,
  • Six Sigma,
  • Siemens, 
  • Allen-Bradley, 
  • robotics or instrumentation equipment certifications are desirable.
  • Must have an active driver’s license. 

Physical/Work Demands:

Work is typically performed in a classroom or laboratory environment with considerable standing and freedom of movement required.

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000