Adjunct Industrial Maintenance Instructor - Workforce & Skills Training

Position Summary

Adjunct Instructor positions are temporary, part-time positions hired on an as-needed basis to support workforce and skills training initiatives. The Adjunct Industrial Maintenance Instructor will create a hands-on learning environment that supports adult learners in developing practical maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical skills aligned with modern manufacturing and industry needs. This role focuses on delivering non-credit industrial maintenance training for workforce development.

Training may range from foundational maintenance skills to advanced technical topics based on instructor expertise and employer needs. Instructors may teach at Ivy Tech Community College
- Richmond or onsite at employer locations throughout the surrounding service area. Applicants are not required to have expertise in every industrial maintenance discipline. Instructors may be selected to teach courses within their specific area(s) of professional expertise.

• Deliver high-quality, hands-on industrial maintenance training in classroom, lab, and employer-site settings.
• Facilitate adult learning through demonstrations, equipment exercises, troubleshooting scenarios, and practical applications.
• Provide or assist with course outlines, instructional materials, lab activities, and assessments aligned with workforce training objectives.
• Adapt instruction to participants with varying levels of industrial experience and technical knowledge.
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress, assessment, and course-completion records.
• Submit required course documentation within established timelines.
• Support participants with questions and technical skill development throughout training.
• Address participant concerns and collaborate with Ivy Tech Workforce/Skills Training staff as needed.
• Meet all scheduled training sessions as assigned.
• Utilize instructional technologies such as PowerPoint, Canvas, simulation software, or manufacturer-specific training platforms when appropriate.
• Promote a professional, respectful, inclusive, and safety-focused learning environment.
• Ensure the safe use of tools, equipment, trainers, and laboratory resources.

• Industrial Maintenance Fundamentals
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
• Mechanical Systems and Troubleshooting
• Industrial Electrical Fundamentals
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Motors, Motor Controls, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLC Systems
• Industrial Robotics
• FANUC Robot Operations and Programming
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics
• Pumps, Bearings, Belts, Chains, and Power Transmission Systems
• Industrial Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis
• Industrial Safety and Lockout/Tagout
• Mechatronics and Automated Manufacturing Systems
• Other industrial maintenance and advanced manufacturing topics based on employer needs

Instructors may also assist in developing or customizing short-term training for employer partners based on specific equipment, processes, or workforce skill gaps.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant hands-on industrial maintenance, manufacturing, automation, electrical, mechanical, robotics, or related technical experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one industrial maintenance or advanced manufacturing discipline.
• Strong understanding of applicable industrial safety practices.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and translate industry experience into practical, hands-on instruction.
• Ability to effectively work with adult learners with varying levels of experience.
• Ability to demonstrate proper troubleshooting, maintenance, and/or equipment-operation techniques within the instructor's area of expertise.
• High school diploma or equivalent with substantial relevant industry experience required.

• Associate's degree or higher in Industrial Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field.
• Previous experience as an industrial maintenance technician, maintenance supervisor, controls technician, automation technician, engineer, skilled tradesperson, or similar role.
• Prior teaching, technical training, apprenticeship, mentoring, or workforce-development experience.
• Manufacturer-specific training or certifications related to PLCs, robotics, automation, electrical systems, mechanical systems, or industrial equipment.
• Industry-recognized credentials such as…