Salary: See Position Description
Location : Campus - To be determined by department, MI
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202301229
Department: Dean Engineering & Technology
Division: Engineering Tech
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NASF - PT
Salary Range: $22.95 per hour
Position Level: 5
Working Hours and/or Working Conditions: Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. May be required to work on equipment installed or requiring installation or removal in various positions/locations including overhead (requiring work on ladders), floor mounted (requiring bending or prolonged kneeling) or tight spaces.Tentative Schedule: Monday-Friday 12p-2:00p. Additional days and times may be available.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of industry safety standards and practices. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. Ability to monitor and enforce safety and operational procedures. Basic technical aptitude related to equipment and tools in a training/lab environment. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff, students, and Facilities.
Supervision: Supervision Received: This position reports to the Associate Dean of Engineering and Advanced Technology but takes daily direction from the Manager of Facilities & Operations and full-time faculty.
Job Function
The Instructor Aide/Teaching Assistant supports faculty in delivering high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) dual enrollment programs. This role assists with classroom instruction, hands-on lab activities, student support, and the safe operation of equipment aligned with industry standards.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist instructors with lab activities, demonstrations and instruction.
- Take and report daily attendance in the MISD online tracking portal.
- Demonstrate technical skills, processes, and procedures to students as directed.
- Provide individualized support, tutoring, and guidance to students during lectures, lab activities, and open lab sessions.
- Support and encourage student learning through coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback.
- Assist with hands-on training in labs, shops, or training environments using industry-relevant equipment.
- Prepare materials, tools, and equipment for instructional activities and exercises.
- Support inventory management, including tracking, stocking, and ordering supplies as needed, in coordination with Facilities.
- Follow all safety protocols and monitor student compliance during activities.
- Conduct routine safety checks and help maintain equipment in safe working condition, reporting or addressing issues as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support instructional and program needs.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Automated Systems)
- Associate's degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electronics or closely related field, plus five (5) years of full-time, non-teaching work experience in a relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an educational or training environment.
- Prior experience mentoring or training students or employees.
Part-time employees are eligible for some Macomb Community College benefits including retirement with the Michigan Office of Retirement Services, as well as voluntary options for retirement. Part-time employees are also eligible for accrual of PTO and tuition waivers.
To learn more, visit our Bargaining Unit Information page
https://www.macomb.edu/human-resources/employment-information/bargaining-unit-information.html