Advanced Manufacturing Instructor

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation/Sick Time

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College seeks an Advanced Manufacturing Instructor to teach on-site, primarily at night, for a 10-month term (Aug-May). You will handle 15 credit hours per semester, advise students, and contribute to academic leadership and service initiatives within the Technical Division.

Qualifications include an Associate degree in an advanced manufacturing field, proficiency with Blackboard, and strong skills in automation, robotics, PLCs, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in an Advanced Manufacturing field (Electrical Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, or Industrial Maintenance Technology).
• Experience with Blackboard for communication, feedback, and course design.
• Proficiency in fluid power, automation, robotics, electrical concepts, and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans and maintain records and progress.
• Provide current syllabi meeting college standards in a timely manner.
• Contribute to curriculum development and department planning.
• Advise and counsel students academically and career-wise.
• Participate in recruitment and retention activities.
• Serve on department/college committees and complete mandatory trainings.
• Foster relationships with local industry and maintain professional behavior.
• Maintain safety and professional standards in teaching environments.

Skills

Blackboard

Industrial automation

Robotics

Fluid power systems

PLCs

Education

Associate degree in Advanced Manufacturing field

Tools

PLCs (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Siemens)

Industrial maintenance equipment

Mechanical blueprints

Job description

Title

Advanced Manufacturing Instructor

Contract Term Length

10 Months

Work Location

On-Site

FLSA Status

Exempt

College

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

Campus Location

Elizabethtown CTC

Department

Technical Division

Total Rewards

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

ECTC is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Instructor to teach students on-site, primarily at night. Experience in one or more of the following subject areas: Electrical Concepts, Electronics, Robotics, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Electrical Construction, Electrical Motor Controls, Programmable Logic Controllers, and Maintaining Industrial Equipment/bearings, gears, sprockets, pulleys, belts, etc. Applicants will instruct the equivalent of 15 credit hours per semester and be responsible for advising, institutional service, external service, professional development, and educational leadership. Candidates must possess a strong commitment to teaching, the willingness to work with a diverse population, and be dedicated to the mission of Elizabethtown Community & Technical College. 10-month, promotion track faculty position (Aug-May)

Job Duties

• Prepare lesson plans and maintain records and reports on student attainment and progress.
• Provide syllabi in a timely manner for each course taught that are current and meet college standards.
• Provide input regarding curriculum development and enhancement.
• Provide advising and career-related counseling for current and potential students.
• Participate in recruitment and retention activities.
• Actively serve on department and college committee assignments.
• Complete all college and KCTCS mandatory training and activities in addition to other professional development opportunities relevant to individual needs.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with local industry representatives.
• Set the example for appropriate dress and professional behavior for students.
• Set and implement high expectation standards related to safety, professional behaviors, including punctuality, respect for leadership, teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain order and discipline in the teaching/learning environment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience: Associate degree in an Advanced Manufacturing field (Electrical Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, or Industrial Maintenance Technology).

Successful candidates should demonstrate

• The ability to use Blackboard for communication and feedback, curriculum development, course design, and student outcome assessment.
• Proficiency in fluid power systems, industrial automation and robotics, industrial electricity, mechanical blueprints, industrial safety, industrial maintenance technology, PLCs (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, and/or Siemens), PLCs (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, and/or Siemens), and industrial safety practices.
• Strong communications/relationship-building skills.
• The ability to teach in a professional, enthusiastic, and organized manner to reach as many students as possible.

Position is open until filled, review begins June 12, 2026

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to use Blackboard for communication and feedback, curriculum development, course design, and student outcome assessment.
• Proficiency in fluid power systems, industrial automation and robotics, industrial electricity, mechanical blueprints, industrial safety, industrial maintenance technology, PLCs (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, and/or Siemens), PLCs (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, and/or Siemens), and industrial safety practices.
• Strong communications/relationship-building skills.
• The ability to teach in a professional, enthusiastic, and organized manner to reach as many students as possible.

KCTCS/ECTC is an equal-opportunity employer and educational institution.

Employee Rights

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

Position # 10012317 and 10003819

Advertised

29 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time