NASAM Instructor

INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED LEARNING AND RESEARCH • Danville, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The NASAM Instructor is a driven professional responsible for delivering instruction in an accelerated, short-term additive manufacturing training program. This role focuses on curriculum development, hands-on technical instruction, and student advising for adult learners in a technical training environment. Instruction includes additive manufacturing processes, safety best practices, applications, and applied lab training. This position may require travel and work during nights and weekends. This role has a direct impact on national defense workforce readiness. It offers hands on work with advanced additive manufacturing technologies in a collaborative training environment focused on adult learners, with opportunities to grow technical skills while supporting mission driven education.

Requirements

• Eligibility to access controlled unclassified information (CUI) and export controlled data, and candidates must meet applicable federal requirements, including U.S. person status where required
• Technical degree in manufacturing or equivalent combination of education and related occupational experience
• Knowledge of Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)
• Extensive experience with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Extensive experience with slicing software (Cura, Insight preferred)
• Hands-on experience with polymer-based additive manufacturing (3D printing) processes
• Demonstrated experience training and instructing adult learners
• Experience working with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience developing standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Creative, solution-oriented problem-solving mindset
• Commitment to quality instruction and academic integrity

Nice To Haves

• Defense manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse class of adult learners in a technical training environment
• Develop, maintain, and update curriculum and instructional projects as needed
• Maintain current knowledge of NAVAIR additive manufacturing processes and procedures
• Deliver instruction and advise students as an additive manufacturing subject matter expert
• Provide hands-on training in additive manufacturing applications and safety best practices
• Manage student records and complete administrative tasks related to instruction
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality

Benefits

• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and determined based on market benchmarks and internal equity
• Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with employer match
• Generous time off, including vacation, paid sick leave, and paid family leave after one year
• Paid holidays, including a two-week paid winter break
• Anthem PPO and HSA health plans, with excellent dental options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees