Part-Time Skilled Trades Training Instructor
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Education / Teaching
Adult & Continuing Education, Training Instructor / Specialist
Part-Time Skilled Trades Training Instructor Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- Compensation commensurate with experience.
Mansfield Campus (Mansfield, PA)
Classification Title Part-Time Skilled Trades Training Instructor
Working Title
Working Title Part-Time Skilled Trades Training Instructor
Department
Department Workforce Development
Home Campus
Home Campus Mansfield
City
City Mansfield
State
State Pennsylvania
Zip Code 16933
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Position Type Staff
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Full-time/ Part-time
Full-time/ Part-time Part-Time
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Part-Time / Subcontracted
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Days Worked (Check all that apply) Varies
Salary Compensation commensurate with experience/contract engagement paid per course
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Position Summary Information
Position Purpose
Commonwealth University – Mansfield Campus
Help Build the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals
Commonwealth University is seeking an experienced Part-Time Skilled Trades Training Instructor to help develop and deliver workforce training programs at our Mansfield campus. We are initially seeking expertise in welding
, with future opportunities in construction, manufacturing, and other skilled trades.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to transition from industry into education, share their knowledge with the next generation, or remain active after retirement.
Why Join Us?- Opportunity to shape new workforce training programs.
- Share your expertise while making a lasting impact on students and local employers.
- Ideal for experienced professionals, semi-retired, or recently retired tradespeople looking for a rewarding second career.
Description of Duties
- Develop and deliver hands‑on skilled trades training programs.
- Assist with building new workforce training offerings that meet regional employer needs.
- Teach safe work practices and industry‑recognized skills.
- Create a positive, engaging learning environment for adult learners.
- Work with local employers and university staff to ensure training aligns with workforce demands.
Decision Making
Fiscal Responsibility
Supervisory Responsibility
Minimum Requirements Profile
- Five or more years of industry experience in welding, construction, manufacturing, or a related skilled trade (welding experience preferred).
- Strong technical skills and commitment to workplace safety.
- Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.
- Prior teaching or training experience is a plus but not required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Current NHA certification(s) ( CCMA , CPT , and/or CBCS ).
- Previous experience teaching or training in a classroom setting.
- Familiarity with adult education principles and workforce training.
- Compensation commensurate with experience.
Mansfield Campus (Mansfield, PA)
Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A:
Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.
Statement
At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in…
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