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Posted: June 10, 2026
Level: Community College Professional 17, 10-month, tenure track position
Employment Type:Standard
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: August 2026
Work Location: CT State Tunxis (271 Scott Swamp Road Farmington, CT 06032)
Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by June 24, 2026.Position Summary
The Community Colleges offer a wide variety of educational programs including two-year academic degree programs as well as technical and occupational programs. Among the programs are Advanced Manufacturing, Mechatronics Automation, LEAN Manufacturing, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology, which combine classroom, precision machining and fabrication training, and internship opportunities as components of the instruction model.
The Manufacturing Technology Instructor teaches courses at a Community College in subject areas such as applied computer use, mathematics, blueprint reading and set up, calibration, and operation of complex machine tools. The instructor provides both classroom lecture and "hands-on" precision machining instruction and may develop curriculum as needed to respond to workforce needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Program Director or other administrator, the Advance Manufacturing Technology Instructor is accountable for providing beneficial learning opportunities for assigned students through effective performance in these essential functional areas:

• Instruction planning and preparation.
  • Accountable for preparing course materials, syllabi and instruction outlines to address the learning needs of assigned students and for being appropriately prepared for lectures and shop demonstrations.
• Classroom and shop instruction.
  • Accountable for delivering instruction that results in progressive student learning.
• Student records.
  • Accountable for accurate, timely and useful recording and reporting of student performance.
• Program planning, development, and oversight.
  • Accountable for determining public and industry interest in advanced manufacturing associate degree and certificate programs and for assisting in the design, development, and oversight of these programs and related courses.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.
Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) from a public comprehensive high school or vocational technical high school and ten (10) or more years of manufacturing technology industry experience OR;
• High school diploma (or equivalent) from a public comprehensive high school or vocational technical high school and a five (5) or more years of manufacturing technology industry experience and a CSCU community college advance manufacturing technology certificate or nationally recognized credential (i.e. NIMS, AWS, MSSC)
  OR;
• Advanced Manufacturing Technology Associate's Degree and five (5) or more years of manufacturing technology industry experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Professional competence in the assigned advanced manufacturing subject disciplines.
• Academic and practical instruction techniques and methodologies.
• Student testing and evaluation.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in operating and maintaining manual manufacturing machines, including milling machines, lathes, and grinders.
• Experience in setup, maintaining, operation, and programming of CNC manufacturing machines such as vertical machining centers and turning centers.
• Experienced in component inspection techniques to ensure precision and quality in manufacturing processes.
• Experience instructing in a training environment, either academically or on-the-job, focusing on advanced manufacturing technologies.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range; $58,617-$62,552 approximate annual
• Salary is based on qualifications, education, job-related experience, and internal equity

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.
Application Instructions
To apply, submit:

• A cover letter
• A resume

The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.
Important Notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
• Links to external resume sites are not accepted
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Selection Process
After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.
The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.
Background Screening
Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.
Equity Statement
Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.
For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [email protected].
CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.