Drafting Instructor - Technical College Faculty

Metropolitan State University•Hutchinson, KS

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our growing online Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) and Mechanical Design program and help shape the next generation of design professionals. We’re looking for two experienced designer who loves sharing their knowledge and wants to help students build real-world skills using tools like AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, and Creo. In this full-time faculty role, you’ll teach fully online in an asynchronous format, guiding a wide range of learners, from beginners to working professionals, through topics such as mechanical design, ASME standards, GD&T, and engineering documentation. You’ll also develop and update courses, stay connected to industry needs, and collaborate with our advisory committee to keep the program current and relevant. Our students come from all over the country and many balance school with work and family. You’ll play a key role in supporting their success by mentoring them, creating clear and engaging learning experiences, and encouraging them to use the college’s support services. If you’re passionate about your field, enjoy helping others grow, and want to join a student-centered community and technical college team, we’d love to meet you. Two positions to fill (PCN: 00759730 & 01134560)

Requirements

Associate's degree from a mechanical drafting and design program.
Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in mechanical drafting and design.
One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
course construction (credit course)
teaching/instructional methods (credit course)
student outcomes assessment/evaluation (credit course)
philosophy of community and technical college education (credit or non-credit course)
Faculty shall have a degree in education or three years of successful full-time (or equivalent) teaching experience prior to being hired, or shall be required to complete coursework in the above content areas (or their equivalent) prior to being granted unlimited status.
Applications must include: Online Employment Application Resume Letter of interest addressing the position qualifications Unofficial copy of transcripts
In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Responsibilities

Teach fully online in an asynchronous format, guiding a wide range of learners, from beginners to working professionals, through topics such as mechanical design, ASME standards, GD&T, and engineering documentation.
Develop and update courses
Stay connected to industry needs
Collaborate with our advisory committee to keep the program current and relevant.
Mentoring students
Creating clear and engaging learning experiences
Encouraging students to use the college’s support services.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents