Instructor - FABTECH; Heavy Equipment​/Caterpillar Maintenance Program Limited Term

Instructor - FABTECH (Heavy Equipment/Caterpillar Maintenance Program) Limited Term Employment

Fox Valley Technical College

Job Category: Limited Term Faculty (Fixed Term)

FVTC Worksite: Fabtech Education Center

Hours Per Week: 40

Fox Valley Technical College celebrates diversity, supports equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace.

Instructors are responsible for the facilitation of student learning and the ongoing development of curriculum that meets the needs of students and employers utilizing instructional strategies that promote student success.

This is a limited-term position with an expected duration of December 21, 2026.

• Learning Facilitation – Foster student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and support student engagement. Create learning experiences that integrate instructional technologies to maximize student success and multiple delivery methodologies such as hybrid, in-person, virtual, and online course delivery.
• Assessment – Assess student learning and provide regular feedback to help students be successful. Use data to measure quality outcomes related to student persistence, retention, completion rate, course success, and learning and to design improvement strategies based on the evidence.
• Curriculum Development – Develop and continually revise curriculum and instructional materials that are competency-based, current, consistent with employer expectations, and aligned with the college policy on level of required documentation to successfully prepare graduates for their chosen career fields.
• Classroom Management – Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student attendance and grade records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and equipment security, and ensure opportunities for student/engagement evaluation. Ensure course materials (including textbooks) are available to students.
• Team Participation – Support the college by engaging in division, department and team activities, and meetings including planning, development, and budgeting, and staying current with internal and external changes and initiatives.
• Business & Community Engagement – Build and maintain ongoing relationships with community, industry, and clinical partners by participating in advisory committees, external meetings, business visits, and community groups. Collaborate with staff to recruit students, participate in recruitment events, and proactively promote the College and our programs.
• Student Success & Support – Serve as an advocate for students and engage in activities that help students reach their goals by collaborating with Student Services staff to retain students, close achievement gaps, and help all students be successful. Advise students regarding class schedules, career information, internships, and other program-related information.
• Professional Development – Continually improve knowledge and skills in emerging trends, current occupational practices, and teaching through professional development activities, networking with regional industry leaders, and the integration of new techniques and technology. Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation.

• Serve as Fabtech Training Center liaison

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related and appropriate field. (Based on experience and expertise, an individual with an Associate Degree or equivalent may be considered), AND
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, of which at least 1 year shall be within 5 years prior to date of hire, with at least 2 years working as a technician in the industry. One year of recent related occupational experience may be waived if the instructor has at least 2 years of post‑secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within 5 years prior to date of hire.
• Teaching or training experience is desirable.
• Ability to plan, organize, instruct, and…