What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Instructor position at Cecil College?
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Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The College’s fifth president, Dr. Mary Way Bolt, reports directly to the Board of Trustees.
Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland’s most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware.
With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.
Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.
Employees of Cecil College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.
The Continuing Education and Workforce Development division at Cecil College is looking for a part-time instructor for a Certified Manufacturing Associate training program.
Schedule: 1-2/week 6-9 pm 4-6 hours/week
Summary Of Job Description
Cecil College is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable manufacturing instructor to facilitate and guide learners through our Certified Manufacturing Associate training program. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintenance and production within a manufacturing facility, along with a strong understanding of manufacturing principles and practices. The candidate should also possess excellent communication and facilitation skills, and a passion for helping individuals develop the skills necessary for a successful career in the manufacturing sector. In this role, the instructor will support learners through the online curriculum, provide clarification and guidance, foster engagement, and ensure participants gain the knowledge and understanding required to achieve the Certified Manufacturing Associate credential.
Qualifications
Physical Demands: This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as sedentary work involving lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations and traffic signals when driving.
The hourly rate for this position is $45/hr.
Position posted on 04/08/2025
General Benefits
Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits, including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.
Based upon the budgeted hours of a position, contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.
Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The College’s fifth president, Dr. Mary Way Bolt, reports directly to the Board of Trustees.
Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland’s most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware.
With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.
Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.
Employees of Cecil College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.
The Continuing Education and Workforce Development division at Cecil College is looking for a part-time instructor for a Certified Manufacturing Associate training program.
Schedule: 1-2/week 6-9 pm 4-6 hours/week
Summary Of Job Description
Cecil College is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable manufacturing instructor to facilitate and guide learners through our Certified Manufacturing Associate training program. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintenance and production within a manufacturing facility, along with a strong understanding of manufacturing principles and practices. The candidate should also possess excellent communication and facilitation skills, and a passion for helping individuals develop the skills necessary for a successful career in the manufacturing sector. In this role, the instructor will support learners through the online curriculum, provide clarification and guidance, foster engagement, and ensure participants gain the knowledge and understanding required to achieve the Certified Manufacturing Associate credential.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a manufacturing environment (e.g., assembler, production operator, technician, supervisor).
- Strong understanding of fundamental manufacturing concepts and practices covered in the Certified Manufacturing Associate program (tool and equipment basics, additive manufacturing, blueprint reading, CNC basics, inspection, lean principles, math fundamentals, measurement and inspection, quality basics, robotics awareness, safety protocols, troubleshooting fundamentals).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely.
- Experience with online learning platforms and virtual communication tools.
- Additional responsibilities include: Supervising and monitoring students' use of tools and equipment. Observing and evaluating students' work to determine progress, providing feedback, and making suggestions for improvement. Maintain attendance and administrative forms.
- Ability to motivate and support learners with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Evening availability required.
- Teaching or training experience highly preferred.
Physical Demands: This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as sedentary work involving lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.
Work Environment
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations and traffic signals when driving.
The hourly rate for this position is $45/hr.
Position posted on 04/08/2025
General Benefits
Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits, including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.
Based upon the budgeted hours of a position, contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.
- We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic status, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
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