Lead Additive Manufacturing Instructor, ATDM Program

Institute For Advanced Learning And Research; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits through the VRS (p

Generous time off and paid holidays

Job summary

Institute For Advanced Learning And Research in Danville, VA is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Instructor to deliver hands-on training in advanced manufacturing and the defense industrial base. You will develop curriculum, mentor adult learners, and ensure students gain practical skills for modern manufacturing environments.

The role requires a passion for teaching, familiarity with DFAM and additive manufacturing processes, and flexibility to support accelerated training schedules.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, bachelor's degree in a related field, or a minimum of two years of experience with additive manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM).
• Extensive experience using CAD/CAM software applications, preferably Fusion 360 or Mastercam.
• Extensive experience with additive manufacturing slicing software, preferably Eiger.io.
• Experience with additive manufacturing processes involving metals and/or polymers.
• Demonstrated experience teaching, training, or instructing adult learners.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student, faculty, and staff populations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and deliver curriculum related to additive manufacturing processes and applications.
• Provide classroom, laboratory, and hands‑on instruction in an accelerated workforce training environment.
• Teach additive manufacturing safety practices, industry standards, and operational best practices.
• Guide, mentor, and support adult learners throughout their training experience.
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback to promote student success.
• Maintain instructional materials, equipment, and laboratory readiness.
• Collaborate with instructors, program staff, and industry partners to continuously improve training outcomes.
• Stay current with emerging additive manufacturing technologies, materials, and industry trends.
• Support program activities that may require travel, evening classes, weekend instruction, or training at off‑campus locations.

Skills

DFAM

CAD/CAM

Slicing software

Teaching adults

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher in related field

Tools

Fusion 360

Mastercam

Eiger.io

Job description

Institute For Advanced Learning And Research in Danville, VA is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Instructor to deliver hands-on training in advanced manufacturing and the defense industrial base. You will develop curriculum, mentor adult learners, and ensure students gain practical skills for modern manufacturing environments.

The role requires a passion for teaching, familiarity with DFAM and additive manufacturing processes, and flexibility to support accelerated training schedules.