CEWD Part-Time Instructor, Troubleshooting Common Equipment Issues

Alvin College • Varies: Alvin College/Online/Various Service Area School Districts/TX Dept of Criminal Justice, TX

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About The Position

This is a part-time instructor pool position in the Continuing Education Workforce Development (CEWD) department for assignments during the academic year. The instructor provides instruction in troubleshooting common equipment issues, preparing students to systematically identify, diagnose, and resolve equipment problems while applying safe work practices, maintenance procedures, and industry standards. Assignments are as needed based on community and departmental needs, and 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 lessons on equipment troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and problem-solving for industrial and workplace equipment. Instruction may cover mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control-system problems, as applicable to the equipment taught. The role also teaches students to use technical documentation and diagnostic equipment, recognize common equipment fault symptoms, apply maintenance practices, and follow safety procedures.

The employee typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone, and other office equipment. The role requires a flexible schedule to meet program needs, which may include days, evenings, and/or weekends. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently uses repetitive hand motions and handles or feels objects; and may stand, walk, reach, bend, or lift up to 20 pounds. Working knowledge of AI tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines is required.

Requirements

• Relevant industry experience in industrial maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, manufacturing, process operations, automation, or mechanical/electrical systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of systematic troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, diagnostic tools, technical documentation, equipment safety, and root-cause analysis.
• At least three years of experience in a related field.
• 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 AI tools and ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, instrumentation, or automated equipment.
• Industrial maintenance, mechatronics, electrical, PLC/automation, HVAC, or manufacturer-specific equipment certifications, as appropriate to the course.
• Working knowledge of the Blackboard course management system.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver instruction in equipment troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and problem-solving for industrial and workplace equipment.
• Teach systematic troubleshooting methods, including problem identification, information gathering, testing, diagnosis, corrective action, and verification.
• Instruct students in identifying common mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control-system problems, as applicable to the equipment being taught.
• Teach students to use equipment manuals, technical documentation, schematics, diagrams, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose problems.
• Provide instruction in the safe use of hand tools, diagnostic instruments, meters, gauges, and other troubleshooting equipment.
• Teach students to recognize symptoms such as abnormal noise, vibration, overheating, leaks, pressure changes, electrical faults, and equipment performance issues.
• Instruct students in preventive and predictive maintenance practices designed to reduce equipment failures and downtime.
• Teach proper safety procedures, including PPE, lockout/tagout, energy isolation, electrical safety, and machine-specific safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed