Instructor - Aerospace Manufacturing

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Instructor - Aerospace Manufacturing Status Time Limited Full Time/Part Time Full-time Location Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will develop, prepare and teach a variety of aerospace manufacturing topics to include, operations management, project management, quality management, lean manufacturing, sheet metal and composite structures manufacturing, fabrication, and repair courses. Faculty will also be responsible for advising and recruiting students and collaborating with business and industry partners to provide necessary training and education.

Min Salary Mid Salary Duties/Functions Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Engineering or related field or an Associate's degree in Aviation or Engineering from an institutionally accredited college or university with the ability to attain a Bachelor's degree within two years of hire

Education Preferred

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field from an institutionally accredited college/university
• Current industry-recognized certification in sheet metal and composite structures

Experience Required

• 5 years relevant industry experience in the aerospace manufacturing field
• Teaching and or industry training experience in Aerospace Manufacturing topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with construction related software.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than 5 years relevant industry experience in the aerospace manufacturing field
• Post-secondary teaching experience in Aerospace Manufacturing
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its "open door" policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:

• Multi-task
• Respect Diversity
• Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
• Create and maintain a learner centered environment
• Communicate effectively
• Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions

KSA Preferred Department/Job Specific Requirements

• The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter: (additional training may be added as needed)
• Reporting Requirements
• Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
• Safety/Shooter on Campus
• Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
• Ethics and Social Responsibility
• eLearning Level One (before the first day of the first semester teaching)
• eLearning Levels Two and Three for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods (before the first day of the first semester teaching)

Physical Demands Posting Type Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-154-REG Open Date 10/30/2026 Close Date 11/30/2026 Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is the highest level of education you have completed, and was your degree in Aviation, Engineering, or a related field?

• Associate

• Bachelors

• Masters

• PhD

• Do you have a 5+ years of experience in the aerospace manufacturing field?

• yes

• no

• How many years of experience do you have teaching, training, or facilitating instruction in aerospace manufacturing topics?

• No experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1-3 years

• 4-6 years

• 7+ years

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• License/Certification