Industrial Maintenance Adjunct Instructor, Economic & Workforce Development
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Job Location:
Asheville, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The instructor will teach courses in Maintenance and Automation focusing on frequency drives the foundations of electricity smart sensors and pneumatics. The ideal candidate will have both strong theoretical knowledge and practical industry experience and be eager to educate and mentor students in an engaging and hands-on learning environment. This position provides instruction and advising for students seeking certification and short-term training in the Economic &Workforce Development Department and the Advanced Manufacturing Center. This position guarantees a minimum of 10 hours and a maximum of 129 hours per month. Instructional hours are paid and preparation and curriculum development are expected as part of the role included in the higher instructional rate.
Duties
1. Deliver in-person instruction on industrial automation systems and maintenance practices including Frequency Drives Foundations and Troubleshooting of Electricity Smart Sensors Pneumatics Programmable Logic Controllers an Overview of industrial robotics automation integration and programming within Advanced Manufacturing Continuing Education and Customized Training programs at A-B Tech campuses designated training sites and partner locations. 2. Maintain mastery of subject matter and ensure curriculum reflects current industry standards and workforce needs. 3. Develop customize and update curriculum teaching materials activities assignments projects and assessments; incorporate instructional technology as appropriate. 4. Collaborate with employers internal teams and subject-matter experts to align training with workforce needs and job competencies. 5. Maintain confidentiality of student and partner information. 6. Assess learner progress and adjust instruction to support skill development progression and credential attainment. 7. Supervise students in classrooms labs field trips and hands-on experiences ensuring adherence to the Code of Classroom Conduct and Code of Student Conduct. 8. Ensure safe operation setup and basic maintenance of machining equipment and lab facilities. 9. Support program development scheduling and continuous improvement initiatives. 10. Maintain accurate course documentation reporting and compliance with college policies and standards. 11. Prepare lesson plans and deliver instruction evaluating student progress consistently and fairly. 12. Manage attendance grading rosters class schedules and section changes ensuring timely and accurate reporting. 13. Monitor inventory submit materials and supply requests and exercise stewardship of college resources and facilities. 14. Maintain equipment to meet safety standards and ensure readiness for instruction. Uphold the highest standards of safety organization and cleanliness in labs and shop areas adhering to all college department and discipline-specific policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
1 Must have a minimum of an Associate Degree; 2 Must have at least three years of full-time or equivalent experience delivering training or instruction in a corporate industrial or workforce development setting. 3. A minimum of three years of hands-on industry experience in industrial automation maintenance or a closely related field. 4 Knowledge of industry standards safety regulations and manufacturing processes. 5. Proven experience working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) frequency drives smart sensors robotics and pneumatic systems. 6 Ability to develop customize and deliver curriculum lesson plans and assessments. 7 Strong collaboration and communication skills with students employers and team members. 8. Ability to supervise students in classrooms labs and hands-on training environments. 9. Basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting skills to ensure safe and operational labs.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Proficiency with common automation software and tools such as Siemens Allen-Bradley or other PLC programming platforms. 2. Industry certifications (e.g. Siemens PLC Allen-Bradley FANUC Robotics) are highly desirable. 3. Experience designing and developing training or educational curriculum. 4. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish an East Slavic language and/or American Sign Language.
The instructor will teach courses in Maintenance and Automation focusing on frequency drives the foundations of electricity smart sensors and pneumatics. The ideal candidate will have both strong theoretical knowledge and practical industry experience and be eager to educate and mentor students in an engaging and hands-on learning environment. This position provides instruction and advising for students seeking certification and short-term training in the Economic &Workforce Development Department and the Advanced Manufacturing Center. This position guarantees a minimum of 10 hours and a maximum of 129 hours per month. Instructional hours are paid and preparation and curriculum development are expected as part of the role included in the higher instructional rate.
Duties
1. Deliver in-person instruction on industrial automation systems and maintenance practices including Frequency Drives Foundations and Troubleshooting of Electricity Smart Sensors Pneumatics Programmable Logic Controllers an Overview of industrial robotics automation integration and programming within Advanced Manufacturing Continuing Education and Customized Training programs at A-B Tech campuses designated training sites and partner locations. 2. Maintain mastery of subject matter and ensure curriculum reflects current industry standards and workforce needs. 3. Develop customize and update curriculum teaching materials activities assignments projects and assessments; incorporate instructional technology as appropriate. 4. Collaborate with employers internal teams and subject-matter experts to align training with workforce needs and job competencies. 5. Maintain confidentiality of student and partner information. 6. Assess learner progress and adjust instruction to support skill development progression and credential attainment. 7. Supervise students in classrooms labs field trips and hands-on experiences ensuring adherence to the Code of Classroom Conduct and Code of Student Conduct. 8. Ensure safe operation setup and basic maintenance of machining equipment and lab facilities. 9. Support program development scheduling and continuous improvement initiatives. 10. Maintain accurate course documentation reporting and compliance with college policies and standards. 11. Prepare lesson plans and deliver instruction evaluating student progress consistently and fairly. 12. Manage attendance grading rosters class schedules and section changes ensuring timely and accurate reporting. 13. Monitor inventory submit materials and supply requests and exercise stewardship of college resources and facilities. 14. Maintain equipment to meet safety standards and ensure readiness for instruction. Uphold the highest standards of safety organization and cleanliness in labs and shop areas adhering to all college department and discipline-specific policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
1 Must have a minimum of an Associate Degree; 2 Must have at least three years of full-time or equivalent experience delivering training or instruction in a corporate industrial or workforce development setting. 3. A minimum of three years of hands-on industry experience in industrial automation maintenance or a closely related field. 4 Knowledge of industry standards safety regulations and manufacturing processes. 5. Proven experience working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) frequency drives smart sensors robotics and pneumatic systems. 6 Ability to develop customize and deliver curriculum lesson plans and assessments. 7 Strong collaboration and communication skills with students employers and team members. 8. Ability to supervise students in classrooms labs and hands-on training environments. 9. Basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting skills to ensure safe and operational labs.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Proficiency with common automation software and tools such as Siemens Allen-Bradley or other PLC programming platforms. 2. Industry certifications (e.g. Siemens PLC Allen-Bradley FANUC Robotics) are highly desirable. 3. Experience designing and developing training or educational curriculum. 4. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish an East Slavic language and/or American Sign Language.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
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