Adjunct Instructor - Manufacturing

Position Summary

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is seeking adjunct instructors to deliver foundational manufacturing instruction for workforce learners. Courses prepare students for entry-level manufacturing careers and the SME Certified Manufacturing Associate (CMfgA) certification exam.

Courses are delivered in a hybrid format combining online instruction with in-person laboratory sessions at the Velocity Center Makerspace.

Instructors will monitor student progress in the designated online learning platform, facilitate in-person labs, evaluate hands-on competencies, and support learner success in a workforce-oriented environment. This position is ideal for manufacturing professionals interested in workforce training and hands-on technical instruction.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Duties

• Deliver instruction in a hybrid format, including:
  1. Online: monitor student participation, completion, and performance; provide guidance, feedback, and learner support.
  2. In-Person: facilitate scheduled lab sessions at the Velocity Center Makerspace to reinforce and apply online concepts.
• Support students in developing competencies across safety, quality, applied math, blueprint reading, metrology, fastening and assembly processes, CNC literacy, additive manufacturing, robotics literacy, and manufacturing materials and processes.
• Demonstrate and supervise hands-on activities using manufacturing and makerspace equipment including precision measurement tools, CNC machinery, laser cutters, 3D printers, and 3D scanners.
• Evaluate student performance using competency checklists.
• Enforce safety procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and equipment.
• Provide clear, supportive feedback to students with varying levels of experience.
• Utilize learning management systems and instructional technologies to support student communication and course delivery.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and submit required student documentation in accordance with college procedures.
• Facilitate and adapt established curriculum, projects, and assessments to support student learning outcomes.
• Contribute recommendations for curriculum and program improvement.
• Perform other instructional duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Training

• High school diploma or GED required; postsecondary education, industry certification, or related technical training preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, industry certifications, and relevant work experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching or training adult learners.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, quality systems, blueprint reading, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) concepts.
• Experience working in manufacturing, technical training, workforce development, military technical occupations, or related industrial environments is highly valued.

Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required

Required Qualifications

• Subject-matter expertise and hands-on experience in one or more of the following technical areas: manufacturing, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, mechanical assembly, engineering technology, robotics/automation, industrial maintenance, blueprint reading, or quality assurance or mechanical inspection.
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn and utilize instructional technology and learning management systems.
• Ability to teach and supervise hands-on lab activities in a safe, organized, and student-centered manner.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse adult learners.
• Availability for evening and/or weekend lab sessions.

Working Conditions

• Instruction includes hands-on activities in a manufacturing and digital fabrication lab environment utilizing industry-standard equipment and tools.
• Must be able to safely lift up to 25 pounds and work in a workshop/laboratory environment.