Continuing Education Instructors/Trainers - Trade, Industry & Manufacturing

Hawkeye Community College; Waterloo (IA); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 75.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

Hawkeye Community College is seeking part-time instructors to share trade and manufacturing expertise through flexible, seasonal, and as-needed opportunities.

You will plan and lead engaging, hands-on learning experiences at Hawkeye’s state-of-the-art Automation & Robotics Center in Waterloo and other sites, with days, evenings, and weekend options.

Qualificações

• Experience delivering hands-on, technical training in a classroom, lab, or workshop setting.
• Ability to plan and lead engaging, hands-on learning experiences across formats.
• Knowledge of local industry needs and ability to connect learners with employers.

Responsabilidades

• Reviews and plans weekly instructional plans and materials to meet current standards.
• Uses various instructional modalities to reach diverse learners.
• Employs methods and materials aligned with objectives and assesses progress.
• Monitors email and responds promptly; collaborates with staff to meet goals.
• Instructs, oversees, and supports students across sites and formats.
• Maintains relationships with Dean, supervisors, instructors, and employers.
• Teaches clinical or lab courses if applicable; participates in professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Advanced Manufacturing

Heating & Cooling

Apprenticeship

Industrial Maintenance

Automation

Industrial & Manufacturing

Carpentry

Industry 4.0

Construction Trades

Machining

Electrical

Plumbing

Electronics

Process Control

Flooring Installer

Robotics

Fluid Power

Safety & OSHA

Fork Truck

Welding

Formação

Bachelor’s degree in related field or specialized training

6,000 hours of recent, applicable work experience

State registration, certification, or licensure if required

Descrição da vaga

Instructors/Trainers: Business & Community Education

Trade, Industry & Manufacturing Instruction Opportunities?

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Heating & Cooling
• Apprenticeship
• Industrial Maintenance
• Automation
• Industrial & Manufacturing
• Carpentry
• Industry 4.0
• Construction Trades
• Machining
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Electronics
• Process Control
• Flooring Installer
• Robotics
• Fluid Power
• Safety & OSHA
• Fork Truck
• Welding

Have you ever thought about sharing your Trade or Manufacturing expertise with others? Hawkeye’s Business and Community Education department is always on the lookout for enthusiastic continuing education instructors who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise with others.

If you're looking to teach on a flexible, seasonal, or as-needed basis, Hawkeye Community College invites you to join our team of inspiring part‑time instructors!

Whether our students are preparing for a new career, upgrading their skills, or exploring a new trade, your teaching will help them unlock their potential and build a stronger future. We’re looking for knowledgeable, enthusiastic mentors to guide and inspire our students. As a part‑time instructor, you’ll plan and lead engaging, hands‑on learning experiences at various sites—including Hawkeye’s state‑of‑the‑art Automation & Robotics Center in Waterloo—in multiple formats, and at flexible times such as days, evenings, and weekends. You’ll have access to our well‑equipped labs and shops, providing the tools and technology you need to create practical, real‑world training that’s relevant, dynamic, and fun.

What is Hawkeye’s Trade, Industry & Manufacturing Instruction About?

Trade, Industry & Manufacturing delivers hands‑on, technical training that prepares individuals for skilled trades and supports employers with workforce development. It’s tightly connected to manufacturing, construction, transportation, and technical careers — areas that are critical to the region’s economy. Training can include both short‑term courses and customized contract training for companies.

Trade, Industry & Manufacturing promotes career‑focused technical training that builds a skilled workforce, strengthens local industries, and creates pathways to stable, high‑demand jobs.

Want to be considered?

Come share your passion for Trade, Industry & Manufacturing and help develop the next generation of skilled professionals at Hawkeye Community College! While Trade, Industry & Manufacturing instructor positions may not be immediately available, we’re always looking to build our network for future opportunities. If you’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of learners and want to be part of a supportive community— we’d love to hear from you.

Let us know if you’d like to be considered when opportunities arise by submitting your application.

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviews and/or plans weekly instructional plans and materials to ensure information meets current standards.

• Uses various instructional modalities.

• Employs instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.

• Monitors, reviews and responds to email correspondence in a timely manner.

• Collaborates with instructors and staff to meet departmental goals on a regular basis

• Instructs, oversees, and supports students.

• Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean (if applicable), supervisors, other instructors, the program’s sector boards, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.

• Teaches a clinical or lab course if applicable to the program/class.

• Participates in professional development opportunities when presented.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

The level of education and experience required depends on the specific class being taught.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Teaching continuing education courses requires education and/or experience related to the area of instruction.

• If required/applicable, the instructor must hold any necessary state registration, certification, or licensure related to the area of instruction.

• To teach technical courses, candidates must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study or a relevant occupational area, or specialized training and at least 6,000 hours of recent, applicable work experience in the field.

Minimum Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to effectively oversee classroom activities, guide student behavior, and support educators in maintaining an organized and positive learning environment

• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new concepts and ideas.

• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.

• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.

• Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence and protect operational integrity.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work with a wide array of students, faculty, staff and the general public in a professional and personable manner.

Anticipated Hours

Scheduled hours can be flexible and may be morning, afternoon, evenings, and/or weekends and include a variety of instructional formats, such as face‑to‑face, online (synchronous and asynchronous) or hybrid modalities, as assigned based on departmental needs and course scheduling.

Working Conditions

Work is performed either in or a combination of an office, classroom and/or lab setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During the course of the day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.

Employment Status

Continuing Education Instructor positions have varying wages determined by the program and/or course(s) being taught.