Job ID:

1002137 Position Description Adjunct postings are filled based on enrollment. While a posting may exist on our website, there may or may not be a need at this time; however, applications are available for the hiring managers to review on an ongoing basis. The hiring manager or their designee will contact the applicants they would like to interview. Transcripts showing degree conferred (copies or originals) will be required at the time of interview. It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign transcripts evaluated by an authorized evaluation services (See NACES link for details http://www.naces.org/members.htm ) Professional Trainer, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing & Engineering Technologies Workforce and Professional Development Part-Time / Adjunct | On-Call /

Enrollment-Based Compensation:

Competitive; varies based on experience, education, and certifications https://hr.spcollege.edu/work-at-spc/classification-compensation

Hours:

Varies based on program enrollment

Location:

SPC Campuses, Industry Sites, Labs, and/or Virtual Key Position Information St. Petersburg College (SPC) seeks experienced manufacturing and engineering professionals to serve as Professional Trainers for workforce and industry-driven programs. Trainers support enrollment-based, short-term and credential-aligned training in areas including Lean Six Sigma, advanced manufacturing, CNC machining, PLCs, automation, and engineering technologies. SPC is committed to student success and delivering high-quality, hands-on workforce education that aligns with employer needs, industry standards, and emerging technologies. Students are at the heart of SPC, and our mission is to prepare learners for high-skill, high-wage careers. Position Summary The Professional Trainer is responsible for planning, organizing, and delivering applied, competency-based instruction that promotes successful student learning outcomes and workforce readiness. Trainers leverage real-world manufacturing and engineering experience, industry tools, and continuous improvement principles to prepare learners for employment, certification, and career advancement. Program Areas May Include (Not Limited To) Lean Six Sigma (Yellow, Green, Black Belt fundamentals) Advanced Manufacturing & Production Systems CNC Machining and Programming PLC Programming and Industrial Controls Automation, Robotics, and Mechatronics Industrial Engineering & Continuous Improvement Quality Systems, Safety, and Process Optimization Minimum Requirements Education Associate degree required Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred Experience Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in manufacturing, engineering, automation, or industrial environments Prior teaching, training, mentoring, or workforce instruction experience preferred Essential Responsibilities Plan and deliver instruction aligned with industry standards, certifications, and workforce competencies Facilitate hands-on labs, simulations, equipment-based training, and applied projects Demonstrate instructional strategies that support technical skill development and continuous improvement principles Use observational, oral, and written assessments to evaluate and enhance student learning Create and maintain an inclusive, learning-centered environment that supports diverse learners Integrate current and emerging manufacturing technologies , tools, and best practices Deliver instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, or virtual formats, as assigned Comply with SPC policies, safety standards, and instructional procedures Maintain currency through ongoing professional development and industry engagement Work effectively with diverse student populations, including adult learners and incumbent workers Preferred Qualifications Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or higher) Experience with CNC machines, PLC platforms, industrial automation systems, and robotics Industry certifications such as NIMS, PMMI, Siemens, Rockwell Automation, FANUC , or similar Experience delivering short-term, credential-aligned workforce training Additional Information Professional Trainer positions are filled based on enrollment and employer demand Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews as instructional needs arise

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed. A complete description of the activities below is available upon request from Human Resources. (X = Required to perform essential job functions) Physical Activities Physical Activities Balancing maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching. Pushing use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward. X Climbing ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility. Reaching extending hands or arms in any direction. X Crawling moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet. Repetitive Motion substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers. Crouching bending body forward by bending leg, spine. Speaking expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely. X Feeling perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips. Standing for sustained periods of time. X Fingering picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. X Stooping bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back. Grasping applying pressure to object with fingers, palm. Talking 1 expressing ideas by spoken word. X Handling picking, holding, or working with whole hand. X Talking 2 shouting to be heard above ambient noise. Hearing 1 perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information. X Visual Acuity 1 prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading. Hearing 2 receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound. Visual Acuity 2 color, depth perception, field of vision. Kneeling bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees. Visual Acuity 3 determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures. Lifting raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back. X Visual Acuity 4 operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment. X Mental Acuity ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning. X Visual Acuity 5 close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts. X Pulling use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug. X Walking on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

X TYPE OF WORK

Work performed is primarily:

Sedentarywork :

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Light work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Medium work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Heavy work : Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Very heavy work : Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

WORK ENVIRONMENT

May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights and weekends. This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence at the workplace. May be subjected to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, extreme temperatures, work space restrictions, and intense noise. Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in a job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in a job description. St. Petersburg College has the right to revise a classification or job description at any time. St. Petersburg College has the right to revise a classification or job description at any time . The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college shall not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact JoCynda Hudson, the director of EA/EO/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu. Please indicated the position you wish to apply for in your request. The College shall not discriminate against a qualified individual with disabilities because of the disability of such an individual in regard to job application procedures, hiring, advancement, or discharge of employees, employee¿s compensation, job training or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Except when undue hardship exists, the College shall endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations to a qualified individual with a disability. If you have questions regarding this policy, please contact the Director of EA/EO by phone at (727)341-3261, by mail at PO Box 13489, St Petersburg Fl 33733-3489, or by email at eeo_director @spcollege.edu. Qualifications listed in a position description are used as a guideline for hiring. Other comparable qualifications of a candidate may be considered by the President in lieu of those suggested in a position description. (BOT rule 6hx23-2.02). To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in a job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in a job description. Equal Access/Equal Opportunity The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact the Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261 ; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu .