ISA seeks knowledgeable, accomplished instructors for training courses conducted in both virtual and classroom formats. ISA instructor positions offer competitive pay, flexible hours, and the opportunity to join an esteemed network of educators. The ideal instructor is tech-savvy, possess relevant industry experience, and demonstrates a passion for educating students about a variety of automation-related topics.
To apply, please review the instructor qualifications and email your resume, three references, and the courses you'd like to teach to instructorrecruitment@isa.org.
Instructor Qualifications
- Ten years of active, related industry experience in the course subject matter
- One year (or equivalent) experience teaching adults
- Ability to use a variety of training aids and instructional methods and to function in a hands-on and/or virtual adult learning environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams
- Working knowledge of TeamViewer
- Ability to relate subject matter to students' work experience
- CCST and/or CAP certification preferred, but not required
- ISA membership preferred, but not required
To qualify as an instructor for courses marked with "*," you must be an active Information Member of the related standards committee
Important Note: Given the current COVID-19 situation, we understand that maintaining strict safety guidelines is paramount. We continuously disinfect our classrooms and work surfaces after each use, adhere to six feet social distancing recommendations, and require all classroom participants and instructors to wear a mask at all times. Additionally, our classroom sizes remain limited to ensure we prioritize health and minimize unnecessary risks. We also offer many courses in virtual formats, allowing instructors the flexibility to teach from the comfort of their own homes.
Instructors are Needed for the Following Courses
ISA is urgently hiring instructors for the following courses. We need instructors for classroom and virtual classroom formats as indicated below. Certification and licensure courses are indicated with an asterisk (*). Click the course title to view the course webpage.
Technician Training Courses
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I Review Course (TS00)*
Formats: Classroom, Virtual Classroom - Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level II Exam Review Course (TS02)*
Formats: Classroom, Virtual Classroom - Certified Control System Technician (CCST) Level III Exam Review Course (TS03)*
Formats: Classroom, Virtual Classroom - Tuning Control Loops (TC05)
Format: Classroom - Troubleshooting Instrumentation and Control Systems (TC10)
Format: Classroom - Technician Training Boot Camp (TTBC)
Format: Classroom
Engineer Training Courses
- Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Exam Review Course (EC00)*
Formats: Classroom, Virtual Classroom - Control Systems Engineering PE Exam Review Course (EN00)*
Formats: Classroom, Virtual Classroom
Data Communications & Networking Courses
- Security Engineering for Industrial Automation Systems (IC32)
Formats: Classroom, Virtual Classroom - Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems (IC33)
Formats: Classroom, Virtual Classroom - IACS Cybersecurity Design & Implementation (IC34)
Formats: Classroom, Virtual Classroom - IACS Cybersecurity Operations & Maintenance (IC37)
Formats: Classroom, Virtual Classroom - Communication Essentials for Industrial Automation Systems (TS07)
Format: Classroom - Industrial Networking & Security (TS12)
Format: Classroom
Instrumentation & Control Courses
- Introduction to Building Automation Systems (EA15)
Format: Classroom - Industrial Pressure, Level and Density Measurement Engineering (EI05)
Format: Classroom - Industrial Flow Measurement Engineering (EI10)
Format: Classroom - Sizing, Selecting, and Applying Process Control Valves (EI30)
Format: Classroom - Introduction to Industrial Automation and Control (FG07)
Format: Classroom - Process Automation Boot Camp for Non-Maintenance Personnel (PABC)
Format: Classroom - Understanding and Applying Motor Controls and Drives (SP15)
Format: Classroom - Installing, Calibrating and Maintaining Electronic Instruments (TI25)
Format: Classroom
Safety Courses
- Safety Instrumented Systems — A Lifecycle Approach (EC50)
Formats: Classroom, Virtual Classroom - Advanced Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Selection (EC52)
Formats: Classroom, Virtual Classroom - Advanced Design and SIL Verification (EC54)
Formats: Classroom, Virtual Classroom - Understanding and Applying Instrumentation in Hazardous (Classified) Locations (ES10)
Classroom (ES10) - Boiler Control Systems Engineering (ES15)
Format: Classroom - Burner Management Systems Engineering Using NFPA Code 85 and ANSI/ISA77 Standards (ES16)
Format: Classroom
Boot Camp Courses
- Automation Engineering Survival Training (AEST)
- Formats: Classroom, Virtual Classroom
- Automation Engineering Survival Training — Integrator Version (AESTIV)
Format: Classroom - Tactics for Advanced Troubleshooting Boot Camp (TATC)
Classroom (TATC)