Machining Adjunct Instructor

Virginia’s Community Colleges System PortalLancaster, VA
Onsite

About The Position

Rappahannock Community College (RCC) is seeking applicants for Machining Adjunct Instructor positions. This part-time role involves teaching 'Introduction to Machining: Measurement, Materials, and Safety' and 'CNC Level 1 Milling' at the Kilmarnock site. The instructor will educate students on fundamental knowledge of standard steel classifications and numbering systems, reading precision measuring devices, shop and safety procedures, and inspection techniques. Students will be prepared for the Measurement, Materials, and Safety exam. The position also includes introducing basic machine shop practices and instructing on the set-up and operations of the computer numerical controlled (CNC) mill, including tool set-up and adjustments. Students will learn fundamental principles of CNC Mill setup and operations, perform common inspection processes, and generate a production run of parts to specified tolerances, preparing them for the Level 1 CNC Mill Programming Setup & Operations exam. The College values candidates committed to the community college mission, academic excellence, continuous improvement, and fostering a collegial environment. Expertise in best practices, innovative strategies, and community connections are also desired.

Requirements

  • Commitment to the community college mission.
  • Commitment to academic excellence.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement through professional development.
  • Ability to create a collegial environment of civility, collaboration and open communication.
  • Expertise in best practices and innovative strategies that support teaching and learning.
  • Well connected to the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

  • Teach 'Introduction to Machining: Measurement, Materials, and Safety' and 'CNC Level 1 Milling'.
  • Teach students the fundamental knowledge of standard steel classifications and numbering systems.
  • Instruct students on how to read precision measuring devices, shop and safety procedures, and inspection techniques.
  • Prepare students to take the classic credential: Measurement, Materials, and Safety exam.
  • Introduce students to basic machine shop practices.
  • Instruct students on the set-up and operations of the computer numerical controlled (CNC) mill, covering tool set-up and adjustments of work and tool sets.
  • Teach fundamental principles and applications of setup and operations of a CNC Mill.
  • Enable students to perform common inspection processes and generate a production run of parts to the given print tolerance.
  • Prepare students to take the Level 1 CNC Mill Programming Setup & Operations exam.
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