Instrumentation Instructor

Help Train the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals The Greater Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA)

You don t need prior teaching experience. We ll provide the curriculum, training, and support to help you become a successful instructor.

At GMCA, we re passionate about preparing the next generation of skilled trades professionals through hands-on, industry-driven training.

As an instructor, you ll:

• Share your knowledge and experience with adult students preparing for careers in the skilled trades.
• Teach just one evening each week (5:30–9:30 PM)
• Receive support to become an NCCER Certified Instructor
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• Work with a collaborative education team that values quality instruction and student success.
• Make a real difference in helping students build rewarding careers.

This part-time instructor will teach adult students through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on lab activities. The curriculum covers topics including:

• Temperature, Pressure, and Flow
• Instrument Drawings
• Installing Field-Mounted Instruments
• Raceway for Instruments
• Clean, Purge, and Test Tubing Systems
• Layout and Installation of Tubing and Piping Systems
• Test Equipment
• Safe work practices and industry standards

Our instructors focus on helping students understand both the "how" and the "why" behind the work while developing the practical skills employers expect.

• Deliver engaging classroom and hands-on instruction.
• Create a safe, organized, and positive learning environment.
• Prepare students for NCCER knowledge and performance assessments.
• Evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Encourage professionalism, safety, and teamwork.
• Attend instructor meetings at the beginning of each semester.
• Complete required attendance, grading, and instructional documentation.

We re looking for someone who has:

• At least 4 years of instrumentation experience
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• Journeyman status or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for mentoring and helping others learn.
• Commitment to workplace safety and high-quality workmanship.

Teaching experience is welcome but not required
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• Part-time
• 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
• Additional paid preparation time as needed
• NCCER Instructor Certification training

If you re ready to pass your knowledge on to the next generation of skilled trades professionals, we d love to hear from you.