Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Instructor, Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Status
Regular
Full Time/Part Time
Full-time
Location
Jamestown Campus
Job Description
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. We are looking for an exceptional
leader, who shares our institutional mission, vision, and values,
to join the instructional team.
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/revise,
prepare and teach Mechatronics Engineering Technology courses
within the program, while caring for and maintaining the laboratory
facilities. Faculty will also be responsible for advising students
and collaborating with industry partners to ensure relevancy of the
curriculum and provide necessary training and education. The
faculty member must possess the knowledge, skills and experience to
provide effective instruction in advanced manufacturing topics
related to mechatronics engineering technology.
Min Salary
Mid Salary
Duties/Functions
Difficult Challenges
Contacts
Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Control Systems
Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Industrial
Technology or a related field from an institutionally accredited
college/university.
Industry recognized mechatronics certifications or the ability
to attain them within six months of hire (e.g., Allen Bradley,
Siemens, Fanuc, Smart Automation Certification Alliance ( SACA
))
Education Preferred
- Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Control Systems
Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Industrial
Technology or a related field from an institutionally accredited
college/university.
- Siemen’s Mechatronics and/or Mechatronics Instructor
Certifications or the ability to attain them within one year of
hire
- Documented industry training in automation equipment (e.g.,
Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc)
Experience Required
- 3 years of relevant industry experience
- Working knowledge of programmable logic controls, mechanical
systems, electronics, pneumatics and hydraulics, and robotics.
- Teaching and/or industry training experience in mechatronics
topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training
sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or
other continuing education seminars
Experience Preferred
- More than 3 years of relevant industry experience
- Post-secondary or secondary teaching experience
- Experience with the operation of industrial robotic equipment
(i.e., Fanuc) and/or systems integration
- Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
- Experience with distance learning and/or alternate
instructional delivery systems
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:
1. Multi-task
2. Support the Vision and Mission of the College
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology
solutions
KSA Preferred
Department/Job Specific Requirements
- May include teaching day and evening and on multiple
campuses
- Teaching schedule may change semester to semester
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
- eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first
semester teaching
- eLearning Levels One and Two in Canvas for instructors who
teach blended delivery methods before the first day of the first
semester teaching in that format
- eLearning Level Three in Canvas for instructors who teach
online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first
semester teaching in that format
Physical Demands
- Physical Activity: Primarily sitting
- Environmental Hazard(s): <15%
- Lifting: <=20lbs.
Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are
required.
Posting Type
Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2026-072-REG
Open Date
08/04/2026
Close Date
09/03/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in
Mechanical, Electrical or Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics
Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology or a related field
from an institutionally accredited college/university?
- * Do you have 3 or more years of relevant industry experience?
- * Do you have working knowledge of programmable logic controls,
mechanical systems, electronics, pneumatics and hydraulics, and
robotics?
- * Do you have teaching and/or industry training experience in
mechatronics topics in any of the following formats: teaching
courses, training sessions, conducting professional development
workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars?
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Other
- License/Certification