Adjunct Faculty - CNC

Lakeshore Technical College; Town of Cleveland (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakeshore Technical College seeks an adjunct CNC instructor to deliver engaging, hands-on instruction across face-to-face and online formats. The role involves teaching CNC programming, setup, operation, blueprint reading, measurement, and safety, with focus on manufacturing processes and quality outcomes.

The position emphasizes collaboration with faculty and industry partners, continued performance assessment, and maintaining safe lab environments to ensure student success in CNC machining

Qualifications

• Bachelor/associate degree or equivalent work experience in Machine Tool Technology is required.
• Minimum 4,000 hours of recent CNC/manufacturing experience.
• Teaching or training experience is preferred.
• NIMS credentials preferred.
• OSHA certification preferred.
• WTCS FQAS requirements must be met within 5 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning in CNC machining and manufacturing courses.
• Teach CNC programming, setup, operation, blueprint reading, measurement, safety, and CNC manufacturing processes.
• Assess student performance and maintain course materials.
• Collaborate with faculty and industry partners.
• Maintain safe laboratory environments.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree or equivalent work experience in Machine Tool Technology

Job description

Overview

NOTE: This is an adjunct instructional position. Course assignments are made on a semester-by-semester basis and are contingent upon departmental needs, student enrollment, and scheduling availability. As such, hours are not guaranteed, and teaching opportunities may not be available immediately upon hire.

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and related manufacturing instruction in face-to-face, lab, hybrid, online, and customized training. Instruction may occur on campus or at employer locations. Provide an exceptional customer service experience to both internal and external customers throughout every interaction.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS/ADA: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Other duties may be assigned):

(100%) Instruction

• Facilitate student learning in CNC machining and manufacturing courses.
• Teach CNC programming, setup, operation, blueprint reading, measurement, safety, and CNC manufacturing processes.
• Assess student performance and maintain course materials.
• Collaborate with faculty and industry partners.
• Maintain safe laboratory environments.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience in Machine Tool Technology, or related field required.
• Minimum 4,000 hours of recent CNC/manufacturing experience required.
• Teaching or training experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:

• NIMS credentials preferred. OSHA certification preferred. WTCS FQAS requirements must be met.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Lakeshore's mission, vision, and strategic direction.

SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

ABILITIES

• Adapt quickly to new and changing technology.
• Perform work accurately and thoroughly, with a high level of accountability and attention to detail.
• Work independently, as part of a team, and/or with minimal supervision.
• Present self in a professional, ethical, and respectful manner at all times.
• Use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects or tasks, maintaining deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and relate successfully with staff, students, and all stakeholders.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment may require multi-tasking.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CONDITION(S) OF EMPLOYMENT

• Employment is conditional on completion of a Background Information Disclosure (BID) with the results acceptable to the college.
• Must meet and maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) requirements within 5 years of employment.

This job description is designed to cover the basic functions of the job and is not considered a detailed description of every job duty that is required, other duties may be assigned as needed. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice to ensure the successful delivery of organizational objectives.