Adjunct Faculty - Advance Manufacturing Technology

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Posting Summary

Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Advance Manufacturing Technology Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band Position Number 291A1366 Agency Blue Ridge Community College Division Blue Ridge Community College (Div) Work Location Augusta - 015 Hiring Range Based on credentials Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
May be combination of day, evening, online, and/or hybrid courses
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Founded in 1967, Blue Ridge Community College has served the residents of the central Shenandoah Valley of Virginia for over 50 years. Its comprehensive program of instruction includes associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in occupational/technical and college/university transfer programs. The College also provides non-credit workforce training and special interest classes for individuals, business, and industry.

BRCC is accepting applications for adjunct Advance Manufacturing Technology instructors. Assignments include evening classes at one or more locations served by the College.
The adjunct professor will be responsible for teaching industrial maintenance and manufacturing courses in a hands-on experiential format. Professor will have knowledge and application of industrial control devices, programmable logic controllers, industrial robots, mechanical processes, fluid power, machinery, and basic communication protocols. Students in these classes build on fundamental industrial maintenance and manufacturing skills to troubleshoot, design, and build different projects related to the course material. The instructor will be responsible for making sure the projects focus on industry skills and the materials are provided for students in a timely manner.
Need ability to create positive classroom/lab culture that provides foundational knowledge for Mechatronics courses; ability to teach in a hands-on, experiential format; knowledge of a programmable logic controllers; knowledge of multiple programming languages and how to troubleshoot; ability to create open-ended problems for students to solve creatively; perform classroom management of lab-based classrooms, including maintaining equipment and supplies; work with students in a diverse environment with a sensitivity to all members of the community.
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
The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in the field or Associate’s degree in the field, with demonstrated competency in the teaching field; or two years of on-the-job trainer experience. In addition, two years of related occupational experience is required.
Additional Considerations
Troubleshooting basic circuitry and electronics problems related to Industrial controls and programmable logic controllers;
Various robotic and programmable logic controller programming languages;
Use and develop electrical, fluid power, and mechanical schematics and prints;
Five+ years of manufacturing experience; ability prepare students for mechatronics certification exams; ability to help develop project-based modules for students and expand current curriculum
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
n/a

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ADJ_146P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies Varies Position End Date (if temporary) 01/23/2024 Job Open Date 01/24/2024 Job Close Date 02/01/2025 Open Until Filled No Agency Website www.brcc.edu Contact Name Tim Nicely Email nicelyt@brcc.edu Phone Number 540-453-2371 Special Instructions to Applicants
Resume and Cover Letter must be attached to online application. Transcripts should be combined into one document and uploaded as one file. Selected candidate will be subject to a full background check as a condition of employment. Questions, call (540) 453-2371 (VA Relay, 7-1-1). BRCC is an equal opportunity employer and auxiliary aids & services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Review of applications will be ongoing. Qualified candidates may be contacted for an interview when/if a position is available.
Additional Information
BRCC is currently building a pool of potential applicants for these adjunct faculty positions, should they become available. There may or may not be any positions currently available, however, in order to be considered for current/future openings, please follow the application process outlined below.
Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis, as openings occur. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until needed positions are filled and/or the closing date of our announcement.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
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, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis 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.
ADA Statement
TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
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