About the Department

Roanoke-Chowan Community College (R-CCC) seeks a visionary industry leader to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the modern manufacturing floor. This isn't just a teaching role—it is a legacy-building position. We are looking for a professional who is ready to transition their years of field expertise into a meaningful second career, mentoring the next generation of technicians and serving as a vital link between the college and our regional industrial partners.

Why This Role is Perfect for an Industry Veteran

• Impact: You aren't just following a syllabus; you are building the workforce for your own community.
• Stability: Trade the demands of the field for a structured academic calendar that offers a better work-life balance.
• Leadership: Use your years of management or "lead tech" experience to guide a growing department.

Position Duties

Industry Liaison & Program Innovation

• Network & Partnerships: Serve as the primary architect for local industry partnerships, ensuring our students are the first choice for internships and regional hiring pipelines.
• Advisory Leadership: Convene and lead the Program Advisory Committee, translating real-world industry trends into cutting-edge curriculum updates.
• Workforce Alignment: Ensure program equipment and training modules reflect the current standards in hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, and robotics used by our local partners.

Mentorship & Instruction (The "Expert in the Room")

• Hands-on Training: Deliver engaging, lab-based instruction that prioritizes practical skill-building over theory.
• Student Success: Serve as a mentor and academic advisor, helping students navigate their path from the classroom to a professional career.
• Instructional Support: For experts new to the classroom, R-CCC provides dedicated support and tools to help you translate your technical knowledge into effective teaching strategies.

Operational Stewardship

• Departmental Oversight: Manage program documentation, equipment inventories, and safety protocols with the same precision required in an industrial setting.
• Adjunct Mentorship: Recruit and guide part-time instructors to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for all students.
• Administrative Excellence: Maintain student records (attendance/grading) using our digital platforms, ensuring compliance with institutional standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 5–10 years of professional success in industrial environments (Automated Manufacturing, Electrical Systems, Robotics, or related fields).
• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Systems, or a related engineering field.

Other Qualifications

• Prior experience in training, mentoring, or lead-person roles.
• Familiarity with modern learning technology (we will train the right candidate).

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Optional flexible benefits: dental, vision, 401K/457, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability.

Agency Information

Employer

Roanoke-Chowan Community College

Address

109 Community College Rd.








Ahoskie, North Carolina, 27910

Phone

(252) 862-1200

Website

roanokechowan.edu