Instructor, Advanced Manufacturing

Position Number

SE

Instructor, Advanced Manufacturing

Staff

Full-Time

P1-Staff exempt

FL Job Growth Semiconductor Grant

Fully On-site:
Employee performs all of their job duties at a Valencia College location, with flexibility in the work schedule, if appropriate.

A103

Exempt

S3697P

Kissimmee, FL 34744 - Osceola Campus

Monday – Friday: 7:00am – 3:30pm;
Occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Please Note:

This position will operate in a fully on-site environment.

1

01/29/2026

03/25/2026

No

This is a grant-funded position with a tentative end date of June 30, 2028.

$55,118 per year

• Engages in building a positive and impactful student experience by creating a learning environment that is inclusive, engaging, safe, supportive, and effective in preparing students for the workforce.
• Contributes to the curriculum development process by developing, evaluating, and refining curriculum to meet industry needs.
• Supports incumbent training for partners by offering training solutions, developing training materials, and providing instruction.
• Effectively delivers content to students via dynamic instruction including hands‑on skills training. Ensures the proper balance of theory and relevant hands‑on activities to support mastery of skills.
• Provides students timely and constructive feedback on their progress including evaluation of their mastery of the course content and career applications.
• Manages student behavior, and engages in intervention strategies aimed at student development, retention and engagement.
• Consistently remains available to students for instructional support outside of the classroom.
• Communicates effectively with program leadership regarding student achievements, concerns, and/or issues.
• Engages in professional development/growth, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification. Stays current on industry trends by networking with employer partners, collaborating with other colleagues, and participating on advisory boards.
• Partners with the Recruiting and Job Placement Team (RJP) on recruiting and placement activities, developing relationships with new hiring partners, and seeking internship/employment opportunities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

Must possess valid Florida Driver’s License. Employee will be required to operate a college vehicle, including but not limited to on and between campuses and in the local community, in order to perform the essential job functions.

Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution, or any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.

Education or training in or related to the specific field of instruction/courses taught.

• Safety oriented semiconductor optics instruction experience
• Experience in curriculum development; ability to create lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population
• Semiconductor and Optics Fabrication and Optical Assembly Experience
• Photonics and Laser Safety Experience

Instructional experience in an accelerated skills training or related vocational field. Experience with creating and deploying student engagement and retention strategies.

• CNC machine operation
• Microchip cleanroom practices
• Pneumatic technology experience
• Electronics theory experience

Certifications in related fields of Semiconductors, Optics, and Photonics are preferred.

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