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Fiber Optic Technician Lab Instructor

  • Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
  • Staff
  • Staff Part-Time
  • Closing on: Nov 27 2026

Title: Fiber Optic Technician Lab Instructor

Employee Classification: NeSCC Non-Supervisory

Department: RCAM

Campus Location: Northeast State at Kingsport

Salary: up to $38.60, depending on education and experience

Please use the Total Compensation Calculator found on the Northeast State Careers Page for a breakdown of the value of the benefits offered to employees of the college.

Job Summary

Reporting to the RCAM Director, the Fiber Optic Technician Lab Instructor is responsible for developing curricula, teaching hands-on labs and student recruitment contained within the Fiber Optic Technician Apprenticeship.

Job Duties

  • Develop and deliver field-specific lab training content to a diverse audience
  • Occasionally serve as an SME for advanced development work of programs
  • Drive improvement in process effectiveness and efficiency
  • Complete other assignments as directed by supervision.
  • Student Recruitment

Minimum Qualifications

• Craft qualified at the journey level of any instructional material being delivered
• Experience in an industrial setting or other qualifying experience as approved by supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in the field
• Related Associate Degree
• Previous teaching experience in Fiber Optic

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technology Skills: MS Office skills, Word, Excel, Outlook; digital records management systems; general operating systems and data information systems
• Capable of learning new technology and applying the new technology in the lab environment

  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
  • NeSCC will not offer H1B visa sponsorships for this position; applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

For assistance regarding the job ad, application process, or application status, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-323-0204 or HRstaffing@northeaststate.edu.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Northeast State, you must create an online application. A resume and unofficial transcripts are required; a cover letter is optional. You will also be required to provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references. If you are selected for an interview your references WILL be automatically contacted. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note that attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.