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Working Title Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering Adjunct Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number Agency Brightpoint Community College Division Brightpoint Community College (Div) Work Location Chesterfield - 041 Hiring Range $793-$1,693 per credit hour. 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
Varies
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Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is one of the largest of Virginia's 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College's mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.
General Information: Adjunct faculty teaching is limited to a maximum of 8 credit hours in the summer semester, 12 credit hours in the fall semester, and 12 credit hours in the spring semester. These limits are for total number of credit hours taught in the Virginia's Community Colleges (VCCS). Additional restrictions may apply depending upon other positions occupied within VCCS.
Responsibilities:Brightpoint Community College is a two-year institution of higher education within the Virginia Community College System. The college serves students across the region with a mission to provide accessible, high-quality educational opportunities that support workforce development and lifelong learning.
The Division of Engineering, Business, and Technology at Brightpoint Community College seeks qualified adjunct instructors to support and enhance our Engineering Technology programs. The successful candidate will teach foundational and applied topics in Robotics and Mechatronic systems. This position will support classroom and laboratory instruction in areas such as sensors and actuators, industrial automation, robotic kinematics, microcontrollers, PLCs, control systems, and system integration. The instructor will deliver hands-on, application-focused learning to prepare students for careers in advanced manufacturing, automation, and engineering technology.
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
Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
Additional Considerations
Teaching or industry experience in robotics, mechatronics, automation, or related engineering technology fields. CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) .
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number ADJ_3448P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 99 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/06/2026 Job Close Date 06/30/2027 Open Until Filled Agency Website https://www.brightpoint.edu/ Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information
Adjunct postings are open pools that may not be actively recruiting. Division offices will reach out to selected candidates.
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 Statement
The 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 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.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/97991
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