"Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology ($10,000 Hiring Bonus)"

Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology ($10,000 Hiring Bonus)

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will develop, prepare and teach Mechanical Engineering Technology courses in the areas of drafting, design, statics, and mechanical courses designed for career technical programs. The successful candidate will also be responsible for recruiting and advising students. The faculty member will collaborate with industry partners to ensure relevancy of the curriculum and provide necessary training and education. This person is responsible for facilitating the Mechanical Engineering Technology Advisory Committee and serving as a member, as well as recruiting industry professionals to join the Advisory Committee.

Education Required

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline with 18 graduate hours in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an institutionally accredited college/university.

Education Preferred

• Doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline with 18 graduate hours in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an institutionally accredited college/university.

Experience Required

• 3 years relevant industry experience in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or SolidWorks.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than 3 years relevant industry experience in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Post-secondary teaching experience in the areas of dynamics, statics, strength of materials, and Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD).
• Community college teaching experience.
• Experience with Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditation.
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes preferred.
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems preferred.

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:

• Multi-task
• Respect Diversity
• Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
• Create and maintain a learner centered environment
• Communicate effectively
• Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter: (additional training may be added as needed)

• Reporting Requirements
• Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
• Safety/Shooter on Campus
• Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
• Ethics and Social Responsibility
• Linking Student Learning Outcomes
• Canvas Certification (if teaching online or hybrid)

Physical Demands

1. May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours on multiple campuses.
2. May require teaching hybrid or online classes.

Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are required.

Posting Type

Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2025-093-REG

Open Date

06/19/2025

Close Date

07/19/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Master’s degree or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related engineering discipline with 18 graduate hours in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an institutionally accredited college/university?

Yes

No

* Do you have 3 or more years relevant industry experience in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field?

Yes

No

* Do you have teaching and/or industry training experience in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars?

Yes

No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Transcripts

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Other

License/Certification