CEWD Part-Time Instructor, Manufacturing Industry Professional Communication
About The Position
This is an as-needed, part-time instructor pool position in Alvin College’s Continuing Education Workforce Development (CEWD) department. Assignments are available during the academic year and depend on departmental and community needs. The position is limited to no more than 19 hours per week. The hourly rate will be determined based on discipline. The instructor develops and delivers professional communication instruction for manufacturing and industrial environments. Instruction prepares students to communicate effectively through workplace writing, documentation, presentations, teamwork, and digital communication while meeting industry standards. The instructor develops course syllabi, lesson plans, instructional materials, assignments, assessments, and competency-based activities, and performs other duties as assigned. A flexible schedule is required to meet program needs and may include days, evenings, and/or weekends. The employee typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone, and other office equipment. This is a security-sensitive position requiring a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check. If a degree, certification, or licensure is required, official documentation must be received within 30 days of hire. International academic credentials must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a NACES-affiliated company, with the applicant responsible for arranging and paying for the evaluation.
Requirements
- Relevant professional experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, technical communication, workplace communication, production, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of experience in a related field.
- Demonstrated proficiency in professional writing, technical communication, workplace documentation, presentations, interpersonal communication, and digital communication tools.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and intermediate computer skills.
- Familiarity with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the Internet.
- Working knowledge of artificial intelligence tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing or delivering training in manufacturing, technical writing, workplace documentation, safety communication, or professional communication.
- Familiarity with manufacturing terminology, production systems, quality processes, safety documentation, and emerging workplace technologies, including appropriate use of AI.
- Working knowledge of the Blackboard course management system.
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaking ability.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver instruction in professional communication within manufacturing and industrial environments.
- Teach effective written, verbal, digital, and interpersonal communication skills applicable to manufacturing workplaces.
- Instruct students in preparing and interpreting work orders, production reports, technical documents, emails, incident reports, shift notes, and other workplace documentation.
- Teach students to communicate technical information clearly to supervisors, coworkers, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Provide instruction in workplace terminology, technical vocabulary, documentation standards, and professional writing conventions.
- Teach communication practices for shift changes, team meetings, production briefings, safety meetings, and daily operations.
- Incorporate manufacturing-based scenarios, case studies, simulations, and workplace examples into instruction.
- Teach conflict resolution, active listening, teamwork, feedback, and professional problem-solving in industrial settings.
- Instruct students on communication practices related to workplace safety, quality control, production issues, equipment problems, and operational changes.
- Teach appropriate use of digital communication tools, collaboration platforms, workplace software, and emerging technologies, including responsible use of AI.
- Develop and maintain course syllabi, lesson plans, instructional materials, assignments, assessments, and competency-based activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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