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Instructional Manager-Energy & Technical Career Training
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- From $54,750 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Classroom
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Instructional Manager-Energy & Technical Career Training

Kalamazoo Valley Community College -
Kalamazoo, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
From $54,750 a year
11 days ago

Qualifications

Working with post-secondary students
Specialized industrial tools
Safety regulations
Driver's License
Quality systems
Associate's degree
Working with youth
Student assessment

Full Job Description

Posting Number:

201101539P

Job Title:

Instructional Manager-Energy & Technical Career Training

Location:

The Groves Center

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full Time

Pay Rate:

Minimum of $54,750 per year. Starting rate is determined by education and relevant years of experience beyond the minimum requirements.

Position Type:

Staff

Department:

Technical Training Services

Job Summary:

Would you like to share your technical skills with students and help grow the next generation of our technical trades workforce? Would you thrive in a dynamic academic environment and enjoy contributing to the greater Kalamazoo community? If so, then Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the ideal job opportunity for you.

About Us
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.

About the Opportunity
Kalamazoo Valley is seeking an Instructional Manager of Energy & Technical Career Training. This position’s primary function is to deliver hands-on training for Wind Turbine Technicians, Corporate Training, Telecom Training, Confined Space training and industry specific safety training in an academy-style program. Duties would also involve working closely with the Program Director in formulating, developing, and revising modules, curriculum, and teaching strategies.

This position will also help recruit students for the programs and form sound working relationships with employers in the wind industry for program direction and for securing agreements for field work experience, and other related responsibilities.

Instruction takes place in the classroom learning lab and in the field. Instructors will function as lead technicians while in the field with trainees and mentor the next generation of technicians while working with them in operational wind turbines, telecommunications towers, confined spaces and industrial settings.

Additional Duties

Assess the effectiveness of training and make recommendations for improvement to curriculum and/or class activities. Instruction is executed in an academy or corporate training model with classroom instruction, hand-on lab activities and experience in live situations.
Ensure that students integrate 100% industry compliant safety policies and procedures, both in the lab during training and during live situation to mitigate the high degree of risk that is routine within the field.
Deliver technical services to industry and assist in problem-solving and training needs identification.
Document all legally required paperwork to ensure compliance with local, state and national regulations.
Provide facility tours, assist with summer youth camps, corporate training classes and safety training for regional companies.

Skills and Knowledge Required

Knowledge of principles, practices and safety requirements for all modules being taught.
Knowledge of functions, operations and/or maintenance of equipment being used.
Skill in working with students.
Skill in assessing student skills.
Skill in working with tools and equipment commonly found within industry.
Skill in problem solving and troubleshooting in critical response situations.
Skill in oral and written communications.

Other Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license, free of infractions that would disqualify them from driving Kalamazoo Valley owned vehicles.
Candidates must have a general understanding of Quality Management Systems.
If necessary, candidates must be able to travel out of state for extended periods of time to deliver or receive training.

Minimum Qualifications:

An associate degree and advanced training or certification is required with verifiable experience in one or more areas of manufacturing or skilled trades.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Prior teaching experience is strongly desired. Corporate in-house training experience and/or instruction delivered in an academic setting will be considered.

Physical Demands:

Must possess vision and hearing levels meeting industry standards at a level suitable for working safely in those industry environments.

Work Hours:

Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Field work is required and may involve extended hours and weekend work.

Posting Date

05/28/2026

Closing Date:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please apply online at jobs.kvcc.edu
This job posting will remain open until filled. Kalamazoo Valley has the right to close this posting when a qualified candidate pool has been established.

EEO Statement

As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive. Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.

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