Customized Corporate Trainer- Workforce and Continuing Education
- Columbia State Community College
- 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
- Jan 16, 2026
Job Description
Join Our Team as a part-time Customized Corporate Trainer!
Columbia State Community College is seeking experienced professionals to deliver customized training solutions on an as needed basis for local businesses and organizations. Help employers upskill their workforce, close critical skills gaps, and boost productivity while sharing your expertise. Customized trainers typically work a few days per year to as many as several weeks per year.
Why Work with Us?
✔ Flexible scheduling to fit your availability
✔ Opportunities to design and deliver impactful training
✔ Make a real difference in workforce development across Middle Tennessee
✔ Perfect opportunity for experienced retirees looking to continue making a difference without the
pressures of a full-time commitment.
Areas of Expertise Needed:
Technical Skills:
- Safety (OSHA certifications)
- Electrical Circuits, PLC, Electrical Safety Panel
- Mechanics, Robotics, Fluid Power
- First Aid/BLS
- Information Technology (CyberSecurity, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, etc.)
- Computer Training: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), Adobe
- Forklift Training
- Lean Six Sigma/Quality Assurance
- Commercial Driving
- Active Shooter Response
Leadership & Organizational Development:
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Career Development Skills (Interviewing, Resume writing, etc.)
- Leadership & Supervision (team building, conflict management, giving feedback, performance evaluation, etc.)
- Institutional Needs Assessments
What You’ll Do:
- Represent Columbia State Community College’s Partnerships, Workforce and Southern Campuses division to develop and deliver customized training courses/programs tailored to employer needs
- Provide instruction on-site or at Columbia State campuses
- Collaborate with businesses to ensure training aligns with industry standards
- Work with college Coordinator from initial contact with business through to contract completion to ensure company satisfaction and compliance with industry standards
Qualifications:
- Required:
- Significant industry experience in one or more of the listed areas
- Strong communication and instructional skills
- Ability to adapt content for diverse audiences
- Flexible availability for project-based assignments
- Preferred: Teaching experience
Compensation
- Commensurate with experience
Ready to share your expertise?
Apply today and help us build a stronger workforce!
Columbia State Community College – Workforce Development Division
Important Information for Applicants: This posting establishes a pool of qualified instructors for Workforce and Continuing Education courses. Instructors are selected and hired as classes are scheduled and demand arises. Applicants may not be contacted immediately but will remain under consideration while the pool is active.
To learn more about Columbia State and the important work we are doing, please visit our website here: Workforce and Continuing Education at Columbia State Community College
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As Tennessee’s first community college (established in 1966), Columbia State is committed to increasing access and enhancing diversity at all five campuses. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents.
Columbia State offers more than 80 Academic Paths and has friendly faculty and staff who care that you have a great college experience. We offer both traditional and online courses, in both credit and non-credit formats. At Columbia State you can earn a degree that can take you straight into the workforce or that can transfer to the college or university of your choice.
Columbia State is known for excellence both inside and outside the classroom. Our athletics program includes women's soccer, women's and men's basketball, softball and baseball. We are a member of the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association (TCCAA).
The College is also home to popular Middle Tennessee arts venues such as the Cherry Theater and the Pryor Art Gallery.
The Facts
There are FIVE locations throughout southern Middle Tennessee.
Columbia State serves a nine-county area in Middle Tennessee: Giles, Lawrence, Lewis, Hickman, Marshall, Maury, Perry, Wayne and Williamson
Retention and transfer rates are among the highest in the Tennessee. Graduation is everyone's focus.
Columbia State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Columbia State Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404.679.4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
More than 85% of faculty hold advanced degrees.
More than $10 million in financial aid awarded each year.
Traditions:
- College colors - green and white
- Mascot - the Charger
- Wednesdays - students, faculty and alumni show support by wearing green
Jobs at Columbia State Community College. When inquiring or applying for jobs at Columbia State Community College, please also reference AcademicCareers.com
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and professional and administrative staff employment opportunities with Columbia State Community College and at other institutions of higher education in the region on AcademicCareers.com
To receive email alerts when new jobs at Columbia State Community College are posted, please sign up for new job openings at Columbia State Community College.
