Part-Time Industrial Skills Instructor, Non-Credit

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.

We invite you to consider to applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/life-in-the-area.html.

NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

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Please note that this position will remain open until filled.

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Part-Time Industrial Skills Instructor

Responsible for instructing adult participants in short-term training programs and should have experience in a range of industrial roles, which could include industrial maintenance, electric, PLCs, electric motor controls, blueprint reading, shop math, measurement, safety, mechanical fabrication and pneumatics, welding, or machine knowledge/repair.

Primary Duties:

Instruction:

• Deliver engaging, hands-on instruction to workforce students in industrial skills and the use of relevant tools/equipment

• Manage online learning activities and maintain student attendance records.

• Provide career mentorship to provide students with in-demand skills in industry.

Curriculum Development:

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure curriculum aligns with current industry standards, career paths, and emerging technologies/techniques.

• Develop lesson plans and participate in evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.    

• Identify required supplies/materials/equipment for classes, and work with staff to procure them.

Course Structure:

• Daytime career training classes cover theory, online, and hands-on in a lab/classroom setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: An associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university is required.  

• A minimum of 4 years in industrial maintenance or another industrial field, which could include electrical, welding, automation, mechanical, machining, and/or experience in manufacturing education.

• Ability to mentor students on employability skills such as teamwork, professional work behaviors, and troubleshooting.  

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of students and staff and to effectively coach individuals with a range of industry experience.

• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of MS Office.  

• Adult teaching experience preferred; familiarity with facilities maintenance and/or curriculum development a plus.