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Instructor, Fiber Optic Technician


Job Location:

Cleveland, TN - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 36 - 36
Posted: 4 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Instructor Fiber Optic Technician

Department: School of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Computer Science

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports To:Dean of Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID:req6433

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Standard College Hours and/or some evenings. The days and hours are flexible so we can work with the candidates schedule.

Number of Openings: 0

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Providesinstructional training for the Certified Fiber Optic Technician and Installer programa non-credit program within the Workforce Community and Economic DevelopmentDivision. Training prepares students to pass FOAs Certified Fiber OpticTechnician Exam.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Responsible for providing instruction and preparing lesson plans based on established curriculum of The Fiber Optic Association.
  • Maintains accurate up-to-date records of student academic and attendance performance.
  • Continually promotes students development and effective use of skills in areas such as critical and analytical thinking evaluation communication professionalism customer service problem solving and decision-making.

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

  • 5 years of industry experience in a related field including documented experience installing and testing fiber optic networks.
  • Familiarity with Fiber Optic Equipment Experience with fusion splicing and several termination types experience testing with visual inspection VFL OLTS OTDR
  • Required FOA certification FOA CFOS/I Instructor Certification (must be certified prior to first day of class).
  • Applicants meeting these requirements will be required to take one or more online courses and exams on their knowledge and may be required to show evidence of appropriate skills and abilities.
  • Knowledge of course curriculum created by the Fiber Optic Association
  • Advanced communication (verbal written and interpersonal) and organizational skills.
  • Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population.
  • Participation in multiple installation jobs preferably including premises and OSP installations.
  • Experience preparing various cable types.

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

  • Service Focus
  • Communication
  • Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

  • Time Utilization
  • Collaboration

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

  • Adaptability
  • Continuous Improvement

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

  • FOA CFOS/I Instructor Certification (must be certified prior to first day of class).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be metby an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of thisjob. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.)

  • The work is performed in a normal professional office environment;
  • The work area is adequately lighted heated and ventilated;
  • Typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type as well as the equipment required for a Fiber Optic Technician. However there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers files pamphlets books etc.

Set-Rate Non-Bargaining Part-Time Position:This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position with the following Set Rate of Pay: $36.00/ hour.

Special Note:If hired you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.


Required Experience:

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