Title: Adjunct Instructor, Electrical/Electronic Engineering- Soldering

Agency: Danville Community College

Location: Danville - 590

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $700 - $900 per credit hour, commensurate with qualifications

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946 and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered.

The primary responsibilities include instructing students, organizing and maintaining labs and lab equipment, recruiting and advising students, and assisting students with job placement. Teaching assignments may include day and evening classes for program-placed and non-program-placed students, students in Workforce Services training programs and non-curricular students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or an Electrical/Electronics Technology diploma (or equivalent i.e., Associate of Applied Science in the field)
• 5 years of related industry experience
• The ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff and student population
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to the community college mission
• Willingness to learn concepts, equipment and software such as learning management systems as it relates to the courses and programs to be taught
• Skilled in problem-solving and working effectively with administration, faculty, staff and students
• Ability and willingness to market the program to potential students of all ages and backgrounds
• Commitment to teaching excellence with an enthusiasm for teaching
• Ability to use technology to enhance instruction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience at the community or technical college level
• Experience in curriculum and course design and development at a community or technical college
• Experience in an advanced manufacturing environment

Also, experience with the following equipment is highly desirable:

• Allen Bradley and Siemens Programmable logic controllers
• Programmable industrial robotic devices
• Electric motors and motor starter circuits and devices
• General electronic test and analysis equipment
• Multimeters
• Signal generators
• Oscilloscopes
• Logic probes
• Power supplies