Advanced Manufacturing Technology Instructor

Overview

Details:
Posted September 2, 2025. Level: Community College Professional 17, 12-month, Special Appointment.

Hours:

Full-time, 35 hours per week. Closing Date:
Open until filled, with priority consideration for materials submitted by Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

Location:

CT State Three Rivers, 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360. This position is not remote.

December 2025.

The Community Colleges offer a wide variety of educational programs including two year academic degree programs as well as technical and occupational programs. Among the programs are Advanced Manufacturing, Mechatronics Automation, LEAN Manufacturing, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology, which combine classroom, precision machining and fabrication training, and internship opportunities as components of the instruction model. The Manufacturing Technology Instructor teaches courses in areas such as applied computer use, mathematics, blueprint reading and setup, calibration, and operation of complex machine tools.

The Instructor provides both classroom lecture and hands-on precision machining instruction and may develop curriculum as needed to respond to workforce needs.

• Instruction planning and preparation: prepare course materials, syllabi and instruction outlines to address the learning needs of assigned students and be prepared for lectures and shop demonstrations.
• Classroom and shop instruction: deliver instruction that results in progressive student learning.
• Student records: maintain accurate, timely and useful recording and reporting of student performance.
• Program planning, development, and oversight: determine public and industry interest in advanced manufacturing associate degree and certificate programs and assist in the design, development, and oversight of these programs and related courses.

In addition, the incumbent is expected to carry out essential duties such as attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; service on committees and task forces; attendance and participation at meetings, which may involve evening or weekend events.

• High school diploma (or equivalent) from a public comprehensive high school or vocational technical high school and ten (10) or more years of manufacturing technology industry experience OR
• High school diploma (or equivalent) from a public comprehensive high school or vocational technical high school and five (5) or more years of manufacturing technology industry experience plus a CSCU community college advanced manufacturing technology certificate or a nationally recognized credential (e.g., NIMS, AWS, MSSC) OR
• Advanced Manufacturing Technology Associate's Degree and five (5) or more years of manufacturing technology industry experience

Applicants who do not have prior teaching experience must complete approved professional development in academic and practical instruction techniques within the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system.

• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in professional competence in assigned advanced manufacturing subject disciplines.
• Academic and practical instruction techniques and methodologies.
• Student testing and evaluation.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; strong IT literacy (e.g., Microsoft Office).

• Demonstrated leadership experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Experience providing on-the-job training or serving as an internal trainer within an organization.

Starting Salary:
Minimum salary range $68,623 – $73,234 (approximate annual) plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. Salary based on qualifications such as education, experience, and internal equity. Our benefits package includes generous leave policies, multiple retirement plans, health insurance options, and tuition reimbursement where applicable.

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