Workforce Development Instructor: Temporary Part-Time—Robotics

Tennessee Board of Regents; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College is seeking a part-time Workforce Development Instructor to deliver short‑term, hands‑on FANUC robotics training at the Blount County or Strawberry Plains campuses. The instructor will teach robot operation, programming, safety, and troubleshooting for maintenance personnel, operators, and technicians.

The position is temporary and based on a per-course basis, with duties including lab setup and material development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; industrial experience with FANUC robotics is required.
• Experience with FANUC robots in an industrial setting is essential.
• Technical education and FANUC certifications are preferred but not required.
• Prior instructional or teaching experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and hands-on technical skills.

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

FANUC robots experience

Basic FANUC programming

Teach pendant operation

Manufacturing background

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FANUC certifications

Technical education

Instructional experience (preferred)

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 on their topic, will be responsible for delivery of instruction, and may be responsible for developing 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

Note:

The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College.

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.

Pellissippi State Community College participates in the E-Verify program, a free, web-based system that electronically confirms the identity and employment eligibility of new hires. By using E-Verify, we ensure compliance with federal employment eligibility verification requirements and help maintain a legal workforce. For more information, visit the official E-Verify website.

If you have any problems or questions please contact Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at [e-mail].

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Advertised: 10 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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