Full-time Faculty: Manufacturing and Skilled Trades Instructor

Founded in 1967, Lakeland Community College now serves more than 6,500 students annually and provides a continuum of education, from offering college credit courses for high school students to preparing students for the workforce upon completion of certificates, associate degrees or transfer to a four-year institution. Additionally, the College is home to the Holden Partnerships Center where partner, four-year institutions offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs.

The college is seeking an individual who is excited about teaching and helping to shape the next generation of manufacturing and skilled tradespeople.  Work was recently completed on an $18 million renovation of the campus engineering building that will reinvigorate the physical campus space. With the physical reinvigoration, we are seeking an instructor to reinvigorate our Manufacturing & Skilled Trades Program. The incumbent will be responsible for classroom instruction, maintaining course records, grading, program curriculum, mentoring students outside the classroom, and course curriculum. This will include working with other full-time and part-time faculty at the college to make modifications and changes to best prepare our graduates for either further study or to enter the workforce. College Faculty are required to hold 10 office hours per week in addition to teaching. Teaching load is 30 contract units a year, typically this is 15 units per semester.  The incumbent is also encouraged to participate in college social, cultural and professional activities and civic activities.

FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES (representative)

INSTRUCTION

• Teach courses in areas of competency in a manner consistent with institutional and course goals and objectives
• Select texts, supplemental documents and other learning resources
• Set attainable instructional goals and objectives compatible with approved rationale for courses
• Evaluate students to determine progress toward course goals and objectives, assign final grades
• Maintain a minimum of ten (10) posted office hours per week. Eight (8) on campus over two days and two (2) may be done remotely on another day.

COURSE AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

• Recommend to the division dean and/or program chair the revision, deletion or addition of courses or curricula across manufacturing and the skilled trades
• Evaluate and recommend catalog and support material revisions
• Maintain updated course outlines according to prescribed college procedures; develop course syllabi
• Participate in assessment efforts

SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE, PROFESSION AND COMMUNITY

• Remain current with the field(s) of assigned instruction and related occupational areas
• Acquire, maintain and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials
• Participate in accreditation processes and college, division and department committees and meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Journeyman level (or higher) certificate and/or associate’s degree.
• Documentable experience in “shop floor” level manufacturing, technology or skilled trades position including two or more of the following: basic tool usage, measurement, manual machining, CNC machining, Jig and Fixture, electrical work, Robotics, or OHSA General Safety.
• Experience teaching or leading relevant training in industry.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success.
• Willingness to engage in curriculum development.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher).
• Community college teaching experience.
• Industry recognized credentials in related fields.
• Demonstrated evidence of continued professional development.

COMPENSATION

Lakeland provides a competitive compensation package, with initial salary dependent upon education and experience. College benefits include healthcare and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, and tuition fee waiver.

Please review Lakeland’s Total Compensation for Full-time Faculty.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply for this position through the college’s Human Resources website. Please be prepared to do the following:

• Answer all questions in the college’s employment application (*please read the note below)
• Attach a current resume and a cover letter summarizing your interest and qualifications for this position.
• Complete the requests for current curriculum vitae and Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, application review will begin on February 13th 2026.

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Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices. The College does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, disability, age, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability that requires special accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575.

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