Associate Instructor, Tile Manufacturing Operator

About the role

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson is seeking a full-time instructor for the new Tile Manufacturing Operator program at the Clarksville Campus.

Faculty Full-Time

Responsibilities

- Provide individualized theory and hands-on instruction to prepare students for entry-level and advancing roles in the tile production and manufacturing industry. - Monitor, grade, and evaluate individual student progress. - Maintain student records in the college’s student records management system. - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, the general public, and business/industry representatives. - Supervise and follow-up on students participating in cooperative education. - Maintain good public relations with business and industry. - Maintain an active advisory committee and cooperate with outside agencies. - Some travel may be required. - Reports to the Clarksville Campus Director. - Scheduled work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Scheduled class hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. - This position is grant-funded and is not a remote position. - Anticipated start date for the position is July 2026. - Classes scheduled to begin in Fall 2026.

Requirements

- High school diploma or equivalent; technical diploma in a related field preferred. A comparable combination of education and related experience may be considered. - Minimum three (3) years of full-time experience in the tile production/manufacturing field within the last five (5) years. Experience in the industrial maintenance and/or mechatronics field may be considered. - Must possess computer skills. - Strong hands-on technical background in field of instruction. - Must possess a high degree of knowledge in the following areas: safety, raw material handling, tile forming/shaping, drying/kiln operation, glazing and surface finishing, precision measurement, quality control, basic automation and troubleshooting.

Skills

- Must possess the organizational and communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher and interact with students. - Must show evidence of good character and mature attitude. - Must be willing to remain current in the instructional field. - Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, the general public and business/industry representatives. - Good time management skills necessary. - Prior teaching or evidence of ability to teach students a plus.

Skills

- Must possess the organizational and communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher and interact with students. - Must show evidence of good character and mature attitude. - Must be willing to remain current in the instructional field. - Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, the general public and business/industry representatives. - Good time management skills necessary. - Prior teaching or evidence of ability to teach students a plus.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent; technical diploma in a related field preferred. A comparable combination of education and related experience may be considered. - Minimum three (3) years of full-time experience in the tile production/manufacturing field within the last five (5) years. Experience in the industrial maintenance and/or mechatronics field may be considered. - Must possess computer skills. - Strong hands-on technical background in field of instruction. - Must possess a high degree of knowledge in the following areas: safety, raw material handling, tile forming/shaping, drying/kiln operation, glazing and surface finishing, precision measurement, quality control, basic automation and troubleshooting.

Benefits

- Salary range: $56,263-$67,517 per year ($28.85-$34.62 per hour). - Commensurate with Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology salary guidelines and directly related experience.

Pay

Salary range: $56,263-$67,517 per year ($28.85-$34.62 per hour).

Schedule

Scheduled work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Scheduled class hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Application Submission & Review

Complete application and submit resume at: Apply Now – Tile Manufacturing Instructor-Clarksville. Applications with resumes received by June 14, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Review of résumés with completed application will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Employment Documents

Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. A criminal/financial background check will be required for applicant selected.