Virginia's Community Colleges

Working Title Adjunct Faculty - Advance Manufacturing Technology

Role Title 

Role Code 

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band UG

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

Sensitive Position No

Job Description 

Nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Community College has been equipping students, alumni, and employees with the knowledge and experience to transform themselves, the community, and the world for over 55 years. The College’s comprehensive program of instruction includes associate degrees and certificates in occupational/technical and college/university transfer programs. Non-credit workforce training and special interest classes for individuals, business, and industry are also offered. BRCC is a community dedicated to excellence, ethical behavior, and empowerment and has consistently been recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For.

BRCC is currently building a pool of POTENTIAL applicants for credit adjunct teaching positions in this discipline. There may or may not be any positions currently available. However, in order to be considered for current and/or future openings, please submit an online application. Teaching demonstration may be required.

Assignments for Advance Manufacturing Technology instructors 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.

Special AssignmentsMay 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
• 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.
• Two years of related occupational experience
• Ability to teach in a hands-on, experiential format; create positive classroom/lab culture that provides foundational knowledge for Mechatronics courses; teach in a hands-on, experiential format; create open-ended problems for students to solve creatively; manage lab-based classrooms, including maintaining equipment and supplies; work with students in a diverse environment with a sensitivity to all members of the community.
• Knowledge of a programmable logic controllers, multiple programming languages and how to troubleshoot
• 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
• Manufacturing experience
• Ability prepare students for mechatronics certification exams and help develop project-based modules for students and expand current curriculum

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required TravelN/A

Posting Number ADJ_2318P

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies Varies

Position End Date (if temporary) 

Job Open Date 03/04/2025

Job Close Date 02/01/2026

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website www.brcc.edu

Contact Name 

Email humanresources@brcc.edu

Phone Number 540-453-0060

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Additional Information 

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

E-Verify StatementVCCS 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.

Quicklink for Postinghttps://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/82971

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