Machining Technology Adjunct

Machining Technology Adjunct

The adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching courses to which he/she has specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom, remote via Zoom, or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Engages students outside of class via office hours and provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students' acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
• Aligns course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.
• Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class; and analyze the previous semester's evaluation of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary.
• Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned.
• Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.

Special Assignments - May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications - High School Diploma (or equivalent)Minimum of five years of industry experience in machining, including CNC and manual operations.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.Commitment to hands-on, student-centered instruction.Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.

Additional Considerations - Diploma in Machine Tool Technology, Precision Machining, or apprenticeship.Associates degree or higher in a related technical, education field or apprenticeship.Prior teaching or training experience at the post-secondary or workforce level.Experience with modern CNC equipment, CAM software (e.g., Autodesk, Inventor, Fusion 360, etc), and digital manufacturing tools.Teaching experience at the college level.Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.

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