Associate Instructor, Machine Tool Technology Clarksville

Tennessee Board of Regents•Clarksville, TN

1d•$56,263 - $67,517•Onsite

About The Position

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson is accepting applications for the full-time position of Machine Tool Technology Associate Instructor at the Clarksville Campus. The Machine Tool Technology Associate Instructor is responsible for providing in-person individualized theory and hands-on instruction to adult and high school students to prepare them for employment in the field. Areas of instruction include blueprint reading, shop theory, precision measuring, technical math, CAD, safety, basic metallurgy, etc. The Associate Instructor must monitor, grade and evaluate individual student progress; maintain student records in the college’s student records management software; maintain appropriate documentation; submit timely reports; and assist in recruitment of new students and placement of graduates. The Associate Instructor must also maintain good public relations with business and industry, participate in advisory committee efforts and cooperate with outside agencies. This position also supervises and follows-up on students participating in cooperative education. Some travel may be required. This position is full-time and reports to the Clarksville Campus Director. Scheduled work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Scheduled class hours are 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is not a remote work position.

Requirements

Minimum of Technical Diploma in instructional area or equivalent higher education training with credentials in related field. Associate Degree preferred. A comparable combination of education and directly related work experience may be considered.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in the Machine Tool field within the last five (5) years.
Must possess NIMS certifications or the ability to become certified within 12 calendar months.
Must possess computer skills.
Strong hands-on technical background in field of instruction.
Proficient in the use of conventional machines such as vertical milling machines, manual lathes, CNC machines, and also Haas program lathes and milling machines, and EDM machines.
Must possess a high degree of knowledge in the following areas: blueprint reading, shop theory, precision measuring, technical math, safety.
Must possess the organizational and communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher and interact with high school and adult students.
Must show evidence of good character, mature attitude and stable personality.
Must be willing to remain current in the instructional field and maintain personal certifications and program accreditation(s).
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with students, faculty, staff, the general public and business/industry representatives.
Must have identification and eligibility verification prior to employment.
Must be a U.S. citizen or alien authorized to work in the United States.
Must pass a criminal/financial background check.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree preferred.
Prior teaching or evidence of ability to teach students a plus.

Responsibilities

Providing in-person individualized theory and hands-on instruction to adult and high school students to prepare them for employment in the field.
Instructing in areas including blueprint reading, shop theory, precision measuring, technical math, CAD, safety, basic metallurgy, etc.
Monitoring, grading, and evaluating individual student progress.
Maintaining student records in the college’s student records management software.
Maintaining appropriate documentation and submitting timely reports.
Assisting in the recruitment of new students and placement of graduates.
Maintaining good public relations with business and industry.
Participating in advisory committee efforts.
Cooperating with outside agencies.
Supervising and following up on students participating in cooperative education.