Engineering & Architectural Design Instructor

ServingSchools; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Regional Technical Center in Sanford, Maine is seeking an Engineering & Architectural Design Instructor to lead a two-year, hands-on program where students master CAD, 3D printing, VR modeling, and additive manufacturing using industry-standard tools.

You'll guide first- and second-year students to develop portfolios, earn SolidWorks and Revit certifications, and collaborate with local firms to connect classroom learning with real-world practice.

Qualifications

• Maine Certification #852 and CHRC required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant education or industry experience in Drafting and Design Technology.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks (or willingness to build skills quickly).
• Ability to teach equipment operation, industry practices, and prepare students for certification exams.
• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous record-keeping habits.
• Energetic, positive presence with outstanding communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead a two-year, hands-on program to develop skills used by working engineers and designers.
• Inspire students through project-based learning using 2D/3D CAD, 3D printing, and blueprints.
• Forge partnerships with local firms, studios, and manufacturers to bring real-world projects into the classroom.
• Guide students to earn internationally recognized certifications (SolidWorks, Revit) and build a portfolio.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Classroom management

Teaching ability

Education

Maine Certification #852

CHRC (criminal history records check)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC)

Sanford, Maine

CIP 15.1303

Can you build the future and teach others to do the same? SRTC is looking for you.

About The Role

At Sanford Regional Technical Center, we don't just teach skills—we launch careers. As our Engineering & Architectural Design Instructor, you'll lead a two-year, hands-on program where students master the same tools and technologies used by working engineers and designers right here in Southern Maine.

From 3D printing and computer-aided design to virtual reality modeling and additive manufacturing, your students won't just study industry—they'll practice it, day one.

What You'll Do

Year One: Build the Foundation

You'll immerse first-year students in transformative, project-based learning inside our state-of-the-art facility. They'll master 2D and 3D computer design using professional-grade software, develop real blueprints, operate 3D printers, and build a working command of core engineering and architectural principles. You'll forge partnerships with local firms, studios, and manufacturers—bringing the outside world into your classroom and sending your students into it.

Year Two: Raise the Bar

Second-year students tackle advanced design challenges alongside industry professionals and earn internationally recognized certifications—SolidWorks Professional, Revit Architecture, and Additive Manufacturing. Under your guidance, they'll develop sophisticated technical skills, manage complex projects from concept to completion, and graduate with a portfolio, a certification, and the confidence to compete.

Every Day: Inspire

You'll create a safe, energizing learning environment where curiosity is rewarded and ambition is expected. You'll collaborate across SRTC's 25 programs to unlock interdisciplinary opportunities and bring real-world projects into your classroom. When your students graduate, they'll be ready to join established firms, launch their own businesses, or pursue advanced education—on their terms.

About SRTC

Sanford Regional Technical Center is a $100M, state-of-the-art Career and Technical Education facility serving over 770 motivated students across 26 programs. We draw from eight sending schools across York County—Kennebunk, Marshwood, Massabesic, Noble, Sanford, Traip Academy, Wells, and York—giving our instructors a uniquely diverse and energized student population. Here, your classroom is the real deal.

What You Bring

• Maine Certification #852 and CHRC (criminal history records check/fingerprinting) required
• Minimum 5 years of relevant education or industry experience in Drafting and Design Technology
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks (or demonstrated willingness to build skills quickly)
• Ability to teach equipment operation, industry practices, and prepare students for certification exams
• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous record-keeping habits
• An energetic, positive presence with outstanding communication—you make people want to be in the room
• A genuine talent for building meaningful relationships with students, staff, and community partners
• Strong classroom management skills and a collaborative spirit committed to student success
• A deep passion for preparing young people to succeed in engineering and architectural design careers