CEWD Part-Time Instructor, 3D Printing & Digital Manufacturing

Position Duties

• Provides hands-on instruction in 3D design, additive manufacturing, product prototyping, and entrepreneurship. Guides students from concept through prototype development using industry-standard design software and 3D printing technologies while supporting innovation and entrepreneurial learning. This position is limited to no more than 19 hours per week. Deliver hands-on instruction in 3D design, modeling, additive manufacturing, and product prototyping. Teach industry-standard design software such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Tinkercad, Blender, AutoCAD, or similar platforms. Guide students through product development from concept and design through functional prototype creation. Develop and facilitate workshops, training courses, and learning activities related to 3D printing and entrepreneurship. Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate 3D printers and related equipment while ensuring safe equipment use. Provide technical support and mentorship to students developing prototypes and business concepts. Monitor materials, supplies, and equipment and recommend maintenance, replacements, or upgrades as needed. Assist with curriculum development and continuous improvement of entrepreneurship and makerspace initiatives. Collaborate with CEWD staff, faculty, industry partners, and community stakeholders to strengthen program offerings. Maintain required program records, reports, and documentation. Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial Design, Computer-Aided Drafting, Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience. Experience with 3D printing technologies, including equipment setup, operation, and maintenance. Experience with CAD software and digital modeling tools. Ability to effectively teach technical concepts to diverse audiences. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Design, Education, or a related field. Prior teaching, workforce training, or instructional experience. Experience operating a makerspaces, fabrication labs, or innovation centers. Industry certifications related to additive manufacturing, CAD, engineering technology, or product design. Experience with product development, commercialization, startups, or entrepreneurship. Experience with multiple additive manufacturing technologies, including FDM, SLA, and resin printing. Experience in higher education, workforce development, or continuing education. Bilingual – English/Spanish. (Speak) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of additive manufacturing, digital fabrication, rapid prototyping, CAD, and product development processes. Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot 3D printing equipment and related technologies. Strong classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instructional skills. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and project management skills. Ability to foster creativity, innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking. Ability to maintain a safe learning environment and manage multiple priorities independently. Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, industry partners, and community stakeholders. Ability to adapt to changing program needs and flexible scheduling requirements. WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee works in a classroom setting. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to twenty (20) pounds. AI Statement: Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.
• Deliver hands-on instruction in 3D design, modeling, additive manufacturing, and product prototyping.
• Teach industry-standard design software such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Tinkercad, Blender, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
• Guide students through product development from concept and design through functional prototype creation.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, training courses, and learning activities related to 3D printing and entrepreneurship.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate 3D printers and related equipment while ensuring safe equipment use.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to students developing prototypes and business concepts.
• Monitor materials, supplies, and equipment and recommend maintenance, replacements, or upgrades as needed.
• Assist with curriculum development and continuous improvement of entrepreneurship and makerspace initiatives.
• Collaborate with CEWD staff, faculty, industry partners, and community stakeholders to strengthen program offerings.
• Maintain required program records, reports, and documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial Design, Computer-Aided Drafting, Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• Experience with 3D printing technologies, including equipment setup, operation, and maintenance.
• Experience with CAD software and digital modeling tools.
• Ability to effectively teach technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Design, Education, or a related field.
• Prior teaching, workforce training, or instructional experience.
• Experience operating a makerspaces, fabrication labs, or innovation centers.
• Industry certifications related to additive manufacturing, CAD, engineering technology, or product design.
• Experience with product development, commercialization, startups, or entrepreneurship.
• Experience with multiple additive manufacturing technologies, including FDM, SLA, and resin printing.
• Experience in higher education, workforce development, or continuing education.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish. (Speak)
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing, digital fabrication, rapid prototyping, CAD, and product development processes.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot 3D printing equipment and related technologies.
• Strong classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instructional skills.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to foster creativity, innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking.
• Ability to maintain a safe learning environment and manage multiple priorities independently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, industry partners, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to changing program needs and flexible scheduling requirements.

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AI Statement

Benefits

• Welcome to Alvin , Texas ! Located twenty five miles southeast of Houston in northeast Brazoria County, on land originally granted to the Houston Tap and Brazoria Railroad, Alvin is home to 28,377 residents and has much to offer our citizens and visitors alike. The College Alvin College is a public community college in Brazoria County, Texas. We provide educational opportunities in workforce training, academics, technical fields, adult basic education, and personal development. Alvin College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates. Vision Statement " Alvin College envisions a college that inspires lifelong learning, cultivates innovation, and serves as a vital partner in strengthening the economic and cultural vitality of our region—empowering students and communities to thrive in a rapidly changing world. " Mission Statement " Alvin College improves lives by offering affordable, accessible, innovative, high-quality academic, career and technical education to meet the needs of students, workforce and the community." Benefits Alvin College provides comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefit programs to meet the needs of our employees. The College offers a variety of health insurances, retirement, optional retirement plans, generous paid leave and holidays, wellness leave, an employee assistance program, and more. For most plans there is a 60 day waiting period for enrollment. Feel free to reach out to Human Resources at hr@alvincolleg.edu if you have questions. Please view our Benefits Page for more information and eligibility requirements.
• The College Alvin College is a public community college in Brazoria County, Texas. We provide educational opportunities in workforce training, academics, technical fields, adult basic education, and personal development.
• Alvin College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates.
• Vision Statement
• " Alvin College envisions a college that inspires lifelong learning, cultivates innovation, and serves as a vital partner in strengthening the economic and cultural vitality of our region—empowering students and communities to thrive in a rapidly changing world. "
• Mission Statement
• " Alvin College improves lives by offering affordable, accessible, innovative, high-quality academic, career and technical education to meet the needs of students, workforce and the community." Benefits Alvin College provides comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefit programs to meet the needs of our employees. The College offers a variety of health insurances, retirement, optional retirement plans, generous paid leave and holidays, wellness leave, an employee assistance program, and more. For most plans there is a 60 day waiting period for enrollment. Feel free to reach out to Human Resources at hr@alvincolleg.edu if you have questions.
• Please view our Benefits Page for more information and eligibility requirements.

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