Advanced Manufacturing Technology Instructor

Connecticut State Community College • Farmington, CT

117d • $68,623 - $73,234

About The Position

The Community Colleges offer a wide variety of educational programs including two-year academic degree programs as well as technical and occupational programs. Among the programs are Advanced Manufacturing, Mechatronics Automation, LEAN Manufacturing, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology, which combine classroom, precision machining and fabrication training, and internship opportunities as components of the instruction model. The Manufacturing Technology Instructor teaches courses at a Community College in subject areas such as applied computer use, mathematics, blueprint reading and set up, calibration, and operation of complex machine tools. The Instructor provides both classroom lecture and 'hands-on' precision machining instruction and may develop curriculum as needed to respond to workforce needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) from a public comprehensive high school or vocational technical high school and ten (10) or more years of manufacturing technology industry experience OR;
• High school diploma (or equivalent) from a public comprehensive high school or vocational technical high school and a five (5) or more years of manufacturing technology industry experience and a CSCU community college advance manufacturing technology certificate or nationally recognized credential (i.e. NIMS, AWS, MSSC)
• OR; Advanced Manufacturing Technology Associate's Degree and five (5) or more years of manufacturing technology industry experience.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following: Professional competence in the assigned advanced manufacturing subject disciplines.
• Academic and practical instruction techniques and methodologies.
• Student testing and evaluation.
• Proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in operating and maintaining manual manufacturing machines, including milling machines, lathes, and grinders.
• Experience in setup, maintaining, operation, and programming of CNC manufacturing machines such as vertical machining centers and turning centers.
• Experienced in component inspection techniques to ensure precision and quality in manufacturing processes.
• Experience instructing in a training environment, either academically or on-the-job, focusing on advanced manufacturing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Instruction planning and preparation.
• Accountable for preparing course materials, syllabi and instruction outlines to address the learning needs of assigned students and for being appropriately prepared for lectures and shop demonstrations.
• Classroom and shop instruction.
• Accountable for delivering instruction that results in progressive student learning.
• Student records.
• Accountable for accurate, timely and useful recording and reporting of student performance.
• Program planning, development, and oversight.
• Accountable for determining public and industry interest in advanced manufacturing associate degree and certificate programs and for assisting in the design, development, and oversight of these programs and related courses.
• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies.
• Service on assigned committees and task forces.
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings.

Benefits

• Excellent State of CT medical insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Generous leave policies.
• Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.
• Comprehensive health insurance options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED