ATDM Instructional Specialist - CNC & Additive Manufacturing - First Shift

Due to the nature of the work environment, candidates must be a US person as defined by US export control regulations and eligible to access controlled unclassified information (CUI).

The Pay, Perks, and Benefits

• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and determined based on market benchmarks and internal equity.
• Retirement benefits are provided through the Virginia Retirement System with employer match.
• Generous time off is provided, including vacation, paid sick leave, and paid family leave after one year.
• Paid holidays are provided, including a two week paid winter break.
• Anthem PPO and HSA health plans are offered, with excellent dental options.

Hours of Work
The primary schedule for the incumbent is Monday to Friday, from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. However, you may be required to work additional hours as needed to cover multiple shifts or attend meetings.

How You Will Help the Team
The Instructional Specialist – CNC & Additive Manufacturing role supports instructional continuity, curriculum accuracy, and student success across ATDM’s advanced manufacturing programs. This position blends hands on technical support, student tutoring, and instructional coverage with Canvas LMS ownership and curriculum management responsibilities.

The Instructional Specialist is primarily focused on CNC Machining and Additive Manufacturing, with strong secondary support in Metrology. This role plays a key part in ensuring instructional consistency across shifts, maintaining high standards in labs and learning systems, and ensuring students and instructors are fully supported during normal operations and instructor outages.

What You Will Do

• Instructional Coverage
  • Provide short-term instructional coverage in CNC, Additive Manufacturing, and Metrology. Deliver established lesson plans, demonstrations, and lab rotations. Provide deeper support in areas of expertise during extended coverage needs. Support Welding and NDT instruction as required to maintain continuity and student progress.
• Student Tutoring and Success
  • Deliver scheduled tutoring aligned with program needs and the academic calendar, focusing on CNC Machining, Additive Manufacturing, and Metrology. Provide targeted coaching in technical math, blueprint reading, GD&T, inspection, and process documentation. Support test preparation, remediation, and credential readiness. Collaborate with instructors on student progress and interventions. Track tutoring sessions, topics, and outcomes.
• Technical Specialist Support
  • Collaborate with Technical Specialists to execute assigned projects. Provide regular updates on Canvas-based CNC and Additive Manufacturing curriculum. Track outcomes and identify trends, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Classroom, Lab Standards, and Safety
  • Maintain 5S standards, lab readiness, and safety compliance. Support safety briefings and emergency procedures. Ensure PPE availability and adherence to safety requirements.
• Academic Administration and Collaboration
  • Support test administration, credential tracking, and student records. Assist with LMS access, instructional materials, and student system setup. Serve as LMS Manager for assigned programs by maintaining and updating Canvas courses in partnership with Technical Specialists and the LMS Administrator. Ensure proper course setup, student onboarding, and system functionality. Support instructional staff with LMS processes and updates. Assist with tours, stakeholder engagement, and special projects to enhance lab operations and the overall student experience.