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Kentucky Community & Technical College System is hiring a Staff Instructor IV - Workforce. Working within the Workforce Solutions team, the Advanced Manufacturing Training Specialist assesses employer training needs and designs customized, accelerated training in electricity, motor controls, PLCs, hydraulics, blueprint reading, and robotics. The instructor also builds curricula and measurable learning objectives alongside faculty and workforce partners.

Highlights

Teach classroom, online, and lab courses in advanced manufacturing topics such as PLCs, hydraulics, and robotics.
Design customized, accelerated training solutions to meet individual employer needs.
Assess employer workforce needs and maintain ongoing employer partnerships.
Develop curricula, lesson plans, and measurable student learning objectives.
Evaluate student performance and maintain grading, attendance, and training records.
Collaborate with faculty and staff on instructional design, ADA compliance, and quality assurance.
Bachelor's degree and 6 years of related work experience, or equivalent.
Full-time, 12-month position paying $4,616 per month.

Staff Instructor IV - Workforce Full Description

Salary Range: $4,616

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Hopkinsville Community College

Campus Location: Hopkinsville Community College

Department: Workforce Solutions

Total Rewards

Hopkinsville Community College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
Vacation/Sick Time
Work-Life Balance
9.5 Paid Holidays
2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Specialist - Workforce Solutions is to work with the Workforce Development Director to assess employer training needs, design customized and accelerated training solutions, and deliver advanced manufacturing training instruction.

Job Duties:

Advanced Manufacturing Instruction and Recordkeeping

Deliver classroom, online and laboratory instruction in advanced manufacturing topics, including but not limited to electricity, motor controls, PLCs, hydraulics, blueprint reading, and robotics.
Identify and utilize appropriate instructional tools, including software, multimedia visual aids, textbooks, supplies, and equipment.
Prepare lesson plans, syllabi, and instructional materials.
Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback to support learning and skill development.
Keep accurate records, including grades, attendance, and training activity documentation.
Enforce safety standards and professional expectations, including attendance, teamwork, communication, and workplace behaviors.
Maintain a structured and effective learning environment.
Continuously evaluate and update curricula and instructional methods to ensure program effectiveness.

Needs-Based Analysis and Training Plan Development

Serve as a subject matter expert to assess employer workforce needs, maintain employer partnerships, and develop customized training plans.
Design high-quality advanced manufacturing courses designed to meet the specific needs of Workforce customers and provide relevant learning opportunities.
Develop curricula, course content, instructional methods, training schedules and measurable student learning objectives.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to provide instructional design support, including best practices, ADA compliance, and quality assurance.

Professional Development

Stay current with emerging industry standards, technologies, and workforce trends.
Participate in professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance instructional and technical expertise.

Other Duties as Assigned

Participate in college and community committees and workforce initiatives.
Support special programs and events and contribute as an engaged member of the Workforce Solutions team.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor degree and six years related work experience, or equivalent.
Certain instructional areas may require industry-specific certifications, licensure, or other credentials based on program, accreditation, regulatory, or workforce requirements.
Ability to effectively communicate with and respond to diverse populations and situations that arise.
Ability to think quickly and respond appropriately in high-pressure situations.
Excellent organizational skills, time management, flexibility, and attention to detail.
Ability to remain apprised of current industry standards and state laws and regulations.
Ability to build and maintain internal and external work-related relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Skills Requested:

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

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