Instrumentation and Control Automation Instructor

Instrumentation and Control Automation Instructor

Working Title - Instrumentation and Control Automation Instructor

Role Title - 9 month-Associate Professor

Role Code - 01016

FLSA - Nonexempt

Pay Band - 00

Position Number - 275F0019

Agency - New River Community College

Agency/Division - New River Community College (Div)

Work Location - Pulaski - 155

Hiring Range - Salary range of $50,000-$80,000 depending on qualifications with potential for additional pay for overload and summer courses.

Emergency/Essential Personnel - No

EEO Category - I-Faculty

Full Time or Part Time - Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- - No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? - No

Work Schedule - Monday-Friday

Sensitive Position - No

Job Description - New River Community College is a two-year state institution of higher education operating under a statewide system of 23 community colleges. The college is located on a one-hundred plus acre site at the intersection of U.S. Routes 11 and 100 in Dublin, Virginia with an instructional site in Christiansburg. The campus provides modern, well-equipped facilities for the career technical education programs as well as for the college transfer programs. Approximately 4,000 students comprise the student body.The people employed by New River Community College embrace the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government. The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees.

Duties:

• Teach courses in the Instrumentation and Control Automation program under the direction of the program lead and in conjunction with other full-time faculty in Electrical Engineering Technology and Electronics Technology.
• Teach a minimum of 15 semester hours for fall and spring semesters in Electrical Engineering Instrumentation Electronics Technology (EIE) cluster courses.
• Maintain at least 10 hours weekly of student engagement availability (office hours).
• Write and revise course plans.
• Develop courses, including online, hands-on, hybrid, and hyflex courses.
• Assist in the acquisition of instructional materials and supplies.
• Recommend curriculum changes to upgrade and integrate students' learning.
• Work with student services advisors to provide holistic support and advising.
• Assist the department and division with administrative and/or committee work.
• Participate in department, division, and college-wide discussion and meetings.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

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 - • Master's degree in electrical engineering technology or industrial-related discipline or a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology or an industrial-related area with a willingness to complete a master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in electrical engineering, manufacturing/automation engineering or industrial-related discipline within three years of employment with tuition support from the college.

• Minimum two years occupational experience in electrical engineering, instrumentation, control automation, and/or mechatronic/robotic manufacturing.

• Experience or training in networking, mechatronics, Siemen's and Allen Bradley controls, robotics, hydraulics and pneumatics.

• Commitment to and ability to implement teaching strategies that foster student retention and student success.

• Commitment to the community college mission.

• Ability to communicate effectively in teaching/learning situations both orally and in written form.

• Ability/potential to use computerized/electronic classrooms.

• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, staff, administrators, and the public.

• Fairness and flexibility in understanding and working with a wide variety of students.

• Willingness to develop and teach online, hybrid, traditional face-to-face, and hyflex courses.

• Commitment to using course assessment and program effectiveness methodologies.

• Commitment to enhancing working relationships with local industries.

*Finalists will be asked to present a sample teaching lesson*

Additional Considerations - Additional factors that may be considered in applicant review:

• Experience with Fanuc robotics, industrial sensors, industrial networking and mechatronic troubleshooting.

• Teaching experience.

Operation of a State Vehicle - No

Supervises Employees - No

Required Travel - No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number - FAC_1946P

Recruitment Type - General Public - G

Number of Vacancies - 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date - 05/22/2026

Job Close Date - 06/22/2026

Open Until Filled

Agency Website -

Contact Name - Stacie Whitlock

Email - View email address on click.appcast.io

Phone Number - View phone number on click.appcast.io

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:

EEO Statement - The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement - The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADAandADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement - VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Curriculum Vitae
• Certificate
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• PDF Portfolio or Website
• Sample Lesson Plan
• Sample Syllabus
• Statement of Leadership Philosophy
• License