Program Director, Advanced Manufacturing Technician/Mechatronics Engineering Technology Program ($15,000 Hiring Bonus)
Employer
Guilford Technical Community College
Job Location
Salary Grade
Commensurate with experience
Benefits
Yes
Job Category
Instructional (Faculty)
Application Period
Opens:
Closes: 09/27/2026
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Employment Type
Full-time Regular
Minimum Qualifications
Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution
- Documented industry training in automation equipment (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc)
- Industry recognized mechatronics certifications or the ability to attain them within six months of hire (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc)
Experience Required
- 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
- 3 years of relevant industry experience or the equivalent (e.g., military technology)
- Working knowledge of programmable logic controls, mechanical systems, electronics, pneumatics and hydraulics, and robotics.
- Experience with direct employee supervision and management, including evaluation.
- Experience with developing and maintaining an effective curriculum to include outcomes assessment and program evaluation.
Preferred Qualifications
Education Preferred
- Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Control Systems Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution
- Siemen’s Mechatronics and/or Mechatronics Instructor Certifications or the ability to attain them within one year of hire
Experience Preferred
- Greater than 3 years of relevant industry experience or the equivalent (e.g., military technology)
- 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
Position 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.
Recently, GTCC was selected as the educational provider for the nationally recognized FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program. FAME has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and Time; engaged by multiple nationally and globally renowned think tanks (including five times by the very prestigious Brookings Institution); won 12 awards; and much more. Many faculty participants consider the FAME–AMT program to be a destination job and a top career achievement. See the national website at http://fame-usa.com.
GTCC’s NC FAME First in Flight Chapter has quickly emerged as a highly visible, employer-driven model for advanced-manufacturing education and workforce development. As North Carolina’s first FAME chapter, the program combines rigorous technical instruction, paid work-based learning, and strong industry partnerships to deliver globally recognized preparation for modern manufacturing careers. GTCC’s early program success has drawn national recognition—including first-place student recognition at state and national competitions—and international interest from leaders seeking to replicate the GTCC model in countries such as Ireland and South Africa. This is a distinctive opportunity for an accomplished program director/instructor to lead a growing, high-profile initiative with influence well beyond the Triad. Learn more about GTCC’s NC FAME First in Flight Chapter by visiting https://www.gtcc.edu/gtccfame/index.php and watch the program in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUZzPFFz31s.
Under general supervision, this individual will develop/revise, prepare and teach both technical and non-technical FAME/Advanced Manufacturing Technician courses and facilitate and coach non-credit AMT activities within the program, while caring for and maintaining the FAME Technical Center and 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.
The FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) Program Director in collaboration with the Dean of Industrial, Construction, and Transportation Technologies, provides the vision and leadership required to realize the mission of the FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) Program and the college at large. Primary administrative responsibilities include program development/management, budget development/management, maintaining programmatic accreditation/external partnerships, and providing operational supervision to full- and part-time faculty and staff in the department. Instructional responsibilities require a strong skill set and the ability to teach students effectively in an instructional environment. The Program Director is a member of the full-time faculty and maintains a teaching load with some administrative release time to carry out administrative duties.