Stiles University Instructor
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Stiles University Instructor teaches students advanced subjects and demonstrates machinery, using traditional and e-learning techniques. The instructor collaborates with the Instructional Design Team to develop educational structures, evaluates students after training, and creates training documentation. The role seeks experience in course development and training related to Advanced Controls, familiarity with CAD-based programs, and a background in production machinery or a related field. Spanish fluency and online course development are preferred.
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Description
Stiles has been helping manufacturers nationwide increase their efficiency and productivity for more than 50 years. With world-class machinery backed by an experienced and responsive support team, extensive parts inventory, unique upgrade capabilities, and a nationally accredited education and training program, Stiles builds solutions around our customer’s needs.
We offer expertise in manufacturing a range of materials, including wood, plastics, composites, carbon fiber, glass, stone, and nonferrous metals. Our innovative concepts, new technologies, and outstanding service extend to aerospace, transportation, alternative energy, architecture and structural elements, furniture, retail fixtures, and other industries.
Stiles is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has regional offices in High Point, North Carolina; Bristol, Pennsylvania; Coppell, Texas; and Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Interested in joining the Stiles team? We offer our team members a generous benefit package, an opportunity for career advancement, and support in your career every step of the way!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Teach multiple levels of students on advanced subjects
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Program, operate and demonstrate machines at a high skilled level
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Provide instruction with both traditional and e-learning techniques
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Work with Instructional Design Team to create new educational structures
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Evaluate students following training sessions with tools provided
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Develop training documentation in line with corporate and accreditation standards
QUALIFICATIONS
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3-4 years proven experience on course development and training of unique processes and applications related to Advanced Controls
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Familiarity in CAD based programs
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Background in production machinery or related field
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Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business, Engineering or related experience
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Fluency in Spanish preferred
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Online course development preferred
SKILLS & ABILITIES
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Strong verbal & presentation skills
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A strong technical knowledge pertaining to areas of specialization (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic)
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Ability to work with little direct support
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Able to work with individuals and in teams
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Understanding of the Woodworking Industry
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Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and other educational based software
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Proven writing skills
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Provide leadership and direction for special projects
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Typical office environment, classroom, showroom, and customers facilities
If you are currently an employee of a Stiles Machinery customer or dealer, we need written approval from senior management of your current employer before continuing the application process
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
How this job compares
Set against the 4,132 open Instructor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$71–95K/yr673 salary ranges
- US median$25–30/hr968 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 151 open Instructor jobs in Michigan and 4,132 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Michigan
- Michigan State University50 open
- Michigan State University(MSU)39 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Instructor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,503 postings).
- Education
- 1,787 of the 4,132 open Instructor jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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