Advanced Manufacturing Technology Instructor-Welding (10 month)

Connecticut State Community College; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 58,617 - 62,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Multiple retirement plan options

Comprehensive health insurance choices

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CT State Community College in Enfield is seeking a Manufacturing Technology Instructor to teach courses in applied computer use, welding, and machine operation. This full-time, tenure-track position requires strong pedagogical skills and industry experience. The role includes curriculum development to meet workforce needs and deliver both lecture and practical instruction.

Qualified candidates will have significant experience in manufacturing and relevant educational credentials. The anticipated start date for this position is September 2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with extensive industry experience required.
• Advanced Manufacturing Technology Associate's Degree preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively across diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and deliver effective instruction.
• Maintain accurate student records and develop necessary curriculum.
• Participate in campus activities and committee services.

Skills

Professional competence in advanced manufacturing disciplines

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma and 10+ years of manufacturing experience

Associate’s Degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology and 5+ years of manufacturing experience

Job description

Position Details

Posted: June 11, 2026

Level: Community College Professional 17, 10-month, tenure track position

Employment Type: Standard

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: September 2026

Work Location: CT State Asnuntuck (170 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082)

Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote

Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by July 8, 2026.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Technology Instructor teaches courses at a Community College in subject areas such as applied computer use, mathematics, blueprint reading and set up, calibration, and operation of complex machine tools. The instructor provides both classroom lecture and hands‑on welding and fabrication instruction and may develop curriculum as needed to respond to workforce needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruction planning and preparation.
  • Accountable for preparing course materials, syllabi and instruction outlines to address the learning needs of assigned students and for being appropriately prepared for lectures and shop demonstrations.
• Classroom and shop instruction.
  • Accountable for delivering instruction that results in progressive student learning.
• Student records.
  • Accountable for accurate, timely and useful recording and reporting of student performance.
• Program planning, development, and oversight.
  • Accountable for determining public and industry interest in advanced manufacturing associate degree and certificate programs and for assisting in the design, development, and oversight of these programs and related courses.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professional competence in the assigned advanced manufacturing subject disciplines.
• Academic and practical instruction techniques and methodologies.
• Student testing and evaluation.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range: $58,617 - $62,552 approximate annual.
• Salary is based on qualifications, education, job‑related experience, and internal equity.

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

Application Instructions

• A cover letter
• A resume

The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks.

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti‑racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46‑a‑80(b) or 46‑a‑81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bonafide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860‑612‑7075 or [e-mail].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.