Restricted 9 Month Faculty of Electronics
Laurel Ridge Community College · Middletown, VA · 1 wk ago
Hybrid$54k–$117k/yrFull-time
About the role
This full‑time Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technology faculty position offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality, hands-on instruction in electronics, electrical systems, and related technologies to a diverse community college student population. The instructor will teach both foundational concepts and applied skills designed to prepare students for entry‑level careers in the electronics industry.
Responsibilities
- Teach coursework including basic electronic principles, workplace and equipment safety, DC and AC circuit analysis, electronic components, diagnostics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), electronic devices and applications, and system‑level troubleshooting.
- Create a positive, caring, and dynamic learning environment that fosters student success, values diversity, promotes community engagement, and reflects the college’s mission and values.
- Support the goals of the College and the School of Professional and Technical Studies while adhering to all Virginia Community College System (VCCS) policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of current/recent occupational experience in electronics plus a high school diploma.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to present instructional material clearly and accessibly.
- Effective collaboration skills and the ability to work with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and industry partners.
- Proficiency or interest in gaining proficiency in one or more of the following technical fields: aviation, drones, robotics/automation, artificial intelligence, data science, information technology.
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, or a closely related field.
- Experience in industrial electrical, mechanical systems, automation, PLCs, robotics, or related fields.
- Teaching experience in secondary education, higher education, adult education, or corporate training environments.
- Industry certifications, including but not limited to: Journeyman or Master Electrician; Journeyman or Master Machinist; Robotics or instrumentation certifications; OSHA 10 or OSHA 30; Allen-Bradley, NC3, NCCER, SACA, FANUC/NOCTI, Siemens PLC, or other industry‑recognized credentials.
Pay
Salary range: $54,386 to $117,180 per year; actual starting salary commensurate with education and/or experience.
Schedule
9‑month faculty role.
Benefits
Eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies and the Virginia Community College System.