Maintenance Technology Instructor

Summary:

Bring your trade expertise to the classroom and lab—where hands-on training changes lives. As an Instructor, you will coach students through real-world skills, safety, and industry expectations while helping them build the confidence to launch (or level up) their careers. You will collaborate with a supportive campus team to deliver engaging instruction and strong outcomes.

Compensation: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Thursday - 7:00am -12:30pm and Monday - Thursday -4:45pm - 10:15pm

Why San Joaquin Valley College:

• Join a college with 45+ years of experience developing talent and preparing tomorrow’s workforce
• Help students build careers that support their families and strengthen their communities
• Take your career further—many of our leaders started as instructors
• Contribute to a learning environment where students are supported, included, and set up to succeed

What You’ll Do:

• Teach engaging, hands-on courses aligned with industry and college standards
• Build the next generation of skilled professionals—and turn your experience into lasting impact.
• Create a supportive, inclusive learning environment
• Guide and mentor students toward academic and career success
• Collaborate with faculty and campus leadership to strengthen programs

Education & Experience:

• Associate degree or higher preferred, with at least 3 years of relevant industry experience, education, or training
• Candidates without a degree may be considered with 5+ years of relevant work experience or a combination of education, strong communication skills and a student-first mindset
• Experience or training with industrial electrical and motor control, PLC, hydraulics and/or bearings, and industrial maintenance
• Education to include vocational courses specific to IMT
• Electrical or PLC vocational certification preferred
• Willingness to learn—we provide teaching support and training

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help train the next generation of skilled trades professionals at SJVC.

All qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. To ensure the safety and integrity of our operations, it is imperative that a review of all applicants' criminal history is conducted. Failure to do so poses a significant risk to the Employer, potentially compromising both business operations and the organization's reputation.

As part of our standard hiring process, all candidates offered a position at San Joaquin Valley College Inc. will undergo a thorough background screening. This includes education verification, county and national criminal background checks, a motor vehicle report, and social security number trace/verification along with an address history search. Depending on the specific position, additional requirements may apply, such as drug testing, a Fraud and Abuse Control Information System check, and verification for access to the National Student Loan Database System. Certain roles may also require ongoing monitoring of these records.

Experience

Required

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience, education, and/or training

Education

Preferred

• Associate's or better

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