Computerized Manufacturing & Machining Instructor (Middlesboro Campus)

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Middlesboro, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College is seeking an instructor to teach all aspects of Computerized Manufacturing & Machining. Instructional responsibilities include all aspects of Computerized Manufacturing and Machining, including but not limited to: safety; cutting tools; attachments and accessories for machine tools; and material selection and machining specifications applicable to the setup and operation of CNC mills and lathes using both G-code and conversational programming. Instruction also includes manual mills and lathes, surface grinders, bench work, drill press operations, waterjet machining, blueprint reading for machinists, and metrology. This is a 10-month faculty position on the Harlan Campus with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.

Requirements

• Associate degree OR higher, plus 4 years work experience in a CMM field.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Computerized Manufacturing and Machining along with 4 years related work experience.
• Knowledge of HAAS (next gen 5 axis) Controls, Mazak (Mazatrol) Controls, and Hurco (WinMax) Controls.
• Knowledge of CAM systems.

Responsibilities

• Plans and carries out instruction and instructional activities and prepares learning materials for special study including training programs to meet the needs of local industry.
• Provides instruction to students in both theory and practice of the various aspects of Computerized Manufacturing and Machining and related subject areas.
• Prepares lesson plans and maintains records and reports on students’ attainment and progress. Provides academic advising to CMM students and develops program schedules for the academic year.
• Plans, develops and implements Workplace Organization (5s) Standards that insure daily housekeeping and organization in classroom and laboratory areas.
• Maintains order and discipline in classroom and laboratory.
• Ensures that appropriate safety policies and procedures are developed and implemented in the laboratory.
• Maintains Computerized Manufacturing and Machining equipment and makes purchase recommendations to ensure properly equipped laboratories.
• Reports inventory and ordering of supplies to Computerized Manufacturing and Machining Technology program coordinator or designee.
• Participates in professional development activities to improve teaching skills and technical expertise in the area taught.
• Implements 5s methodology into student expectations to assure a clean, organized, and safe working/learning environment.
• Provides follow-up services to assist in student placement, improve courses of instruction, and promote public relations.
• Maintain Computerized Manufacturing and Machining Advisory Board that consists of local industry and partners, ensuring at least two meetings per year.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree