Technical Instructor

IMDiversity; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT's EECS Department seeks a Technical Instructor to support hands-on learning in its Departmental Teaching Lab (DTL). The role involves mentoring students, guiding project work with prototyping equipment and electronics tools, and ensuring safe operation of lab gear.

The position is full-time and on campus, with required Sunday and weekday evening availability (Mon–Thu). Ideal candidates have a technical Associate degree and 5+ years of hands-on experience in educational, lab, or industrial

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field and at least five years of hands-on experience in an educational, laboratory, or industrial environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for mentoring and teaching undergraduate students in one-on-one and small-group settings.
• Solid technical expertise in electronics design and fabrication, CAD/ECAD, embedded systems, machining, mechanical assemblies, rapid prototyping, and makerspace or facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Support hands-on learning in the EECS Departmental Teaching Lab (DTL).
• Guide students with minimal supervision in designing and building course-related projects using rapid prototyping equipment and electronics-focused tools.
• Train students on the safe operation of lab equipment and foster a culture of safety and innovation.
• Support an undergraduate teaching laboratory that serves hundreds of students each semester.
• Work in the EECS DTL during Sunday and weekday evening hours (Monday–Thursday), providing technical expertise and instructional support.

Skills

Electronics design

CAD/ECAD

Embedded systems

Machining

Rapid prototyping

Makerspace operations

Education

Associate degree in technical field

Job description

Overview

Technical Instructor in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) to support hands-on learning in MIT’s largest academic department, serving more than 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students. The role involves guiding students in designing and building course-related projects using rapid prototyping equipment and electronics-focused tools, training students on safe operation of lab equipment, fostering a culture of safety and innovation, and supporting an undergraduate teaching laboratory that serves hundreds of students each semester.

This is a full-time, on-campus position based in the EECS Departmental Teaching Lab (DTL) Engineering Design Studio. The role requires availability to work Sundays and weekday evenings (Monday–Thursday).

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Department: Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
• School Area: Engineering
• Pay Range: Minimum $90,000 — Maximum $113,000
• Visa Sponsorship Available: No
• Schedule: Sunday and weekday evenings (Monday–Thursday)
• Posting Number: 25831

Responsibilities

• Support hands-on learning in the EECS Departmental Teaching Lab (DTL).
• Guide students with minimal supervision in designing and building course-related projects using rapid prototyping equipment and electronics-focused tools.
• Train students on the safe operation of lab equipment and foster a culture of safety and innovation.
• Support an undergraduate teaching laboratory that serves hundreds of students each semester.
• Work in the EECS DTL during Sunday and weekday evening hours (Monday–Thursday), providing technical expertise and instructional support.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate degree in a technical field and at least five years of relevant hands-on experience in an educational, laboratory, or industrial environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for mentoring and teaching undergraduate students in one-on-one and small-group settings.
• Solid technical expertise in electronics design and fabrication, CAD/ECAD, embedded systems, machining, mechanical assemblies, rapid prototyping, and makerspace or facility operations.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and navigate complex instructional and personnel situations with professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
• Must be available to work Sundays and evening hours (Monday–Thursday).