Part-Time Skilled Trades Training Instructor

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth University – Mansfield Campus seeks a Part-Time Skilled Trades Training Instructor to develop and deliver hands-on welding and related trades training at our Mansfield, PA campus.

The role focuses on building workforce-ready skills for adult learners, with opportunities in construction, manufacturing, and other trades. Ideal for experienced professionals seeking a rewarding part-time teaching pathway while remaining connected to industry.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of industry experience in welding, construction, manufacturing, or a related skilled trade (welding experience preferred).
• Strong technical skills and commitment to workplace safety.
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.
• Prior teaching or training experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver hands-on skilled trades training programs.
• Assist with building new workforce training offerings that meet regional employer needs.
• Teach safe work practices and industry-recognized skills.
• Create a positive, engaging learning environment for adult learners.
• Work with local employers and university staff to ensure training aligns with workforce demands.

Skills

Welding

Construction

Manufacturing

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

Part-Time Skilled Trades Training Instructor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Compensation commensurate with experience.

Location:
Mansfield Campus (Mansfield, PA)

Classification Title Part-Time Skilled Trades Training Instructor

Working Title

Working Title Part-Time Skilled Trades Training Instructor

Department

Department Workforce Development

Home Campus

Home Campus Mansfield

City

City Mansfield

State

State Pennsylvania

Zip Code 16933

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Position Type

Position Type Staff

Temporary/ Permanent

Temporary/ Permanent Temporary

Full-time/ Part-time

Full-time/ Part-time Part-Time

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Part-Time / Subcontracted

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Days Worked (Check all that apply) Varies

Salary Compensation commensurate with experience/contract engagement paid per course

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Position Summary Information

Position Purpose

Commonwealth University – Mansfield Campus

Help Build the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals

Commonwealth University is seeking an experienced Part-Time Skilled Trades Training Instructor to help develop and deliver workforce training programs at our Mansfield campus. We are initially seeking expertise in welding, with future opportunities in construction, manufacturing, and other skilled trades.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to transition from industry into education, share their knowledge with the next generation, or remain active after retirement.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape new workforce training programs.
• Share your expertise while making a lasting impact on students and local employers.
• Ideal for experienced professionals, semi-retired, or recently retired tradespeople looking for a rewarding second career.

Help us build the skilled workforce our region needs—one student at a time.

Description of Duties

• Develop and deliver hands‑on skilled trades training programs.
• Assist with building new workforce training offerings that meet regional employer needs.
• Teach safe work practices and industry‑recognized skills.
• Create a positive, engaging learning environment for adult learners.
• Work with local employers and university staff to ensure training aligns with workforce demands.

Decision Making

Fiscal Responsibility

Supervisory Responsibility

Minimum Requirements Profile

• Five or more years of industry experience in welding, construction, manufacturing, or a related skilled trade (welding experience preferred).
• Strong technical skills and commitment to workplace safety.
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.
• Prior teaching or training experience is a plus but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current NHA certification(s) ( CCMA , CPT , and/or CBCS ).
• Previous experience teaching or training in a classroom setting.
• Familiarity with adult education principles and workforce training.
• Compensation commensurate with experience.

Location:
Mansfield Campus (Mansfield, PA)

Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.

Diversity Statement

At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:

• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.

Title IX/Clery

The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act ( VAWA ). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL , 570-389-4808, [e-mail] or [e-mail] ), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA -related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University’s crime statistics, which is available in a publication called “Annual Security Report”, please contact Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University – Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report . Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III , The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone].

About Commonwealth University of PA

The Power of Three Bloomsburg , Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on‑campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.

We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.

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