Applied Mechanical Electrical Manufacturing Engineering Faculty

Meeting community needs and improving teaching and learning are among Blue Ridge Community and Technical Colleges 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 Bachelors degree is required (Masters 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 Colleges Vision to fulfil the Colleges Mission and to abide by the Colleges 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.
• Bachelors degree in Applied Mechanical Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering is required.
• Masters 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 drivers license.

Physical/Work Demands:

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

All faculty positions are lecturer rank with temporary classification at entry.

Position open until filled.

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex pregnancy age disability or religion in admission employment or educational programs and activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Faculty staff students and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the job application pre-employment testing interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact Megan Stoner Talent Acquisition & Development Coordinator at or email.