Metropolitan Community College
Public community college serving metro Omaha, Nebraska
Manufacturing Instructor - Manufacturing Technology
Travel to other campuses is required.
About the job
- A minimum of 8 years of full-time related occupational experience, approved Journey-worker status, an Associate’s degree in the career field and 4 years of full-time related occupational experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in the discipline or a related discipline and 2 years of full-time related occupational experience is required.
- A teaching demonstration is required as part of the interview process.
- Passing a background check is required.
- Teach a range of coursework in process manufacturing and power operations relevant to manufacturing industries.
- Participate collaboratively in curriculum review and development, outcomes assessment, advisory council activities, projects, and other department or College activities.
- Teach classes that may be scheduled during the day, evening, and/or weekend and travel to other campuses.
- Preference is given to candidates committed to student success, equity, inclusion, and using classroom and laboratory experiences to enhance workplace understanding and performance.
About the company
Metropolitan Community College is a public community college serving the Omaha, Nebraska area that offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training across pathways such as business, health professions, information technology, skilled trades, creative arts, and human services. Operating multiple campuses—including a South Omaha Campus with an Automotive Training Center—it delivers instruction in person and online, alongside GED and ESL preparation, transfer programs to four-year institutions, and student supports such as tutoring, disability services, and library resources. What sets it apart is its emphasis on employer-aligned, workforce-focused training that connects students directly to in-demand careers, recognition for which included being named the 2026 ACT Workforce Innovation Champion. The goal is to provide accessible education and career pathways that meet the workforce needs of the greater Omaha community.
Company Size
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Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$250K
Headquarters
Omaha, Nebraska
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Wells Fargo's $1 million grant funds construction education, scholarships, and housing partnerships.
- MCC and The Bay launched a manufacturing gap-year program on August 31, 2026.
- Workforce Pell expansion on July 1, 2026 opens new demand for short-term training.
What critics are saying
- State appropriations and tuition caps squeeze margins in Nebraska's 2027 budget cycle.
- Workforce Pell and tuition waivers deepen dependence on federal and public-policy rules.
- If employers ignore MCC credentials, the Workforce Pell strategy loses its hiring engine.
What makes Metropolitan Community College unique
- MCC Nebraska is among the first colleges offering Workforce Pell for four noncredit programs.
- CollegeNOW gives Nebraska high-school students tuition-free credit classes starting in ninth grade.
- ACT named MCC the 2026 Workforce Innovation Champion for employer-aligned training.
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