Workforce Development Instructor: Temporary Part-Time-Robotics

Pellissippi State Community College; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College is seeking a Workforce Development Instructor for Robotics at its Blount County or Strawberry Plains campuses. The role focuses on providing hands-on training for maintenance personnel and technicians in FANUC robot operation and programming.

Ideal candidates must have prior industrial experience with FANUC systems, with strong communication skills and a high school diploma. This part-time temporary position encourages individuals with industry experience and a passion for teaching to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated industrial experience with FANUC systems is required.
• Technical education and FANUC certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on FANUC robotics training.
• Teach basic robot operation and programming.
• Train students on teach pendant use, frames, I/O, and alarms.
• Explain robot safety and troubleshooting procedures.
• Support workforce training programs.
• Assist with lab setup and training activities.

Skills

Industrial experience working with FANUC robots

Basic FANUC programming and troubleshooting

Experience with FANUC teach pendant operation

Manufacturing, automation, or maintenance background

Teaching, mentoring, or training experience

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Workforce Development Instructor: Temporary Part-Time-Robotics

Department: Workforce & Community Development

Campus: Blount County or Strawberry Plains campuses

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Type of Appointment: Temporary Part-time

Pay Rate: Varies by course, experience, and instructional area.

Work Hours: Courses may be offered in an industry setting or at the college's Blount County or Strawberry Plains campuses.

Position Summary

Pellissippi State's Workforce and Community Development Department is seeking an Industrial FANUC Instructor with manufacturing and robotics experience to provide short‑term, hands‑on training for maintenance personnel, operators, and technicians. The ideal candidate should have experience working with FANUC robots in an industrial environment and be comfortable teaching basic robot operation, programming, troubleshooting, and safety.

Instructors work on a part‑time, temporary contract to provide educational instruction for a specific class or workforce training. Instructors are expected to be subject matter experts, responsible for delivery of instruction, and may develop instructional materials.

Current and retired industry leaders and past military personnel with technical training and the ability to teach are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver hands‑on FANUC robotics training
• Teach basic robot operation and programming
• Train students on teach pendant use, frames, I/O, and alarms
• Explain robot safety and troubleshooting procedures
• Support workforce training programs
• Assist with lab setup and training activities

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Demonstrated industrial experience working with FANUC robotic systems is required. Technical education, FANUC certifications, and previous instructional experience are preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Industrial experience working with FANUC robots
• Knowledge of basic FANUC programming and troubleshooting
• Experience with FANUC teach pendant operation, preferably both older and newer generation teach pendants
• Manufacturing, automation, or maintenance background
• Some teaching, mentoring, or training experience preferred
• Strong communication and hands‑on technical skills

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at [e-mail] or 865-539-7354.