Associate Instructor, Tile Manufacturing Operator

Associate Instructor, Tile Manufacturing Operator TCAT-Dickson - 4.0 Clarksville, TN Job Details Full-time $28.85 - $34.62 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Computer operation Industrial automation Relationship building (classroom management strategies) Drying (manufacturing process) Automation Machine operation Faculty collaboration Production safety compliance Employee relationship building Industrial equipment troubleshooting High school diploma or GED Working with students Implementing quality control processes for products Materials handling Kilns Classroom Teaching Measurement (quality control) Full Job Description The Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson is accepting applications for a full-time instructor in the new Tile Manufacturing Operator program at the Clarksville Campus. This is a grant-funded position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent; technical diploma in a related field preferred. A comparable combination of education and related experience may be considered. Minimum three (3) years of full-time experience in the tile production/manufacturing field within the last five (5) years. Experience in the industrial maintenance and/or mechatronics field may be considered. Must possess computer skills. Strong hands-on technical background in field of instruction. Must possess a high degree of knowledge in the following areas: safety, raw material handling, tile forming/shaping, drying/kiln operation, glazing and surface finishing, precision measurement, quality control, basic automation and troubleshooting. SKILLS Must possess the organizational and communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher and interact with students. Must show evidence of good character and mature attitude. Must be willing to remain current in the instructional field. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, the general public and business/industry representatives. Good time management skills necessary. Prior teaching or evidence of ability to teach students a plus.

GENERAL DUTIES

The Tile Manufacturing Operator Associate Instructor is responsible for providing individualized theory and hands-on instruction to prepare students for entry-level and advancing roles in the tile production and manufacturing industry. The instructor provides hands-on training in the tools, equipment, processes, safety and quality standards essential to modern tile manufacturing. The instructor must monitor, grade and evaluate individual student progress; maintain student records in the college's student records management system; maintain appropriate documentation; submit timely reports; and assist in recruitment of new students and placement of graduates. The Associate Instructor must also maintain good public relations with business and industry, maintain an active advisory committee and cooperate with outside agencies. This position also supervises and follow-ups on students participating in cooperative education. Some travel may be required. This position is full-time and reports to the Clarksville Campus Director. Scheduled work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Scheduled class hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is grant-funded and is not a remote position. Anticipated start date for the position is July 2026. Classes scheduled to begin in Fall 2026.

SALARY:

$56,263-$67,517 per year ($28.85-$34.62 per hour). Commensurate with Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology salary guidelines and directly related experience.

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