Adjunct Faculty- Machine Tool Instructor

ICC Illinois Central College; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

paid time off

11 paid holidays

2 floating holidays

medical, dental, vision, life and long

tuition waivers for employee, spouse, 

on-site childcare center

403(b) retirement plans

State University Retirement System

Job summary

Illinois Central College in the Agriculture and Industrial Technology Building is seeking an Adjunct Faculty- Machine Tool Instructor to lead the Machine Tool Operation course, with classes Monday and Wednesday mornings beginning in Fall 2026.

The instructor will need expertise in safety, layout and benchwork, speeds and feeds, reading micrometers, and operating a manual knee mill and a manual lathe; Illinois residency is required for hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in machine tool tech or related field plus 2000 machinist hours or 10 years experience.
• Experience with safety, measurement and machine tool operations required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and coordinate machine tool courses ensuring materials and tools are available and safety standards are met.
• Follow syllabi and communicate class expectations and schedules.
• Maintain office hours and assist student success.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve the student experience.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Safety

Layout and Benchwork

Speeds and feeds calculations

Reading micrometers

Manual knee mill operation

Manual lathe operation

Hole making operations

Shop trigometry

Formulas and terms

Handbook applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Machine Tool Technology / Industrial Technology / Mechanical or Electrical Engineering / Operations Management

Associate degree in Machine Tool Technology / Industrial Technology / Industrial Engineering / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering / Operations Management

Tools

Manual knee mill

Manual lathe

Micrometers

Job description

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty- Machine Tool Instructor

Campus

Agriculture and Industrial Technology Building

Employment Type

Adjunct Faculty, FacultyPart time

Department

Agricultural & Industrial Tech (JM - Faculty)

Start Date

08/01/2026

Job Description: Summary

Adjunct instructor needed for Machine Tool Operation course - Monday and Wednesday mornings, starting in the fall semester.

The instructor would need to be proficient in their ability to teach Safety, Layout and Benchwork, Calculations of speeds and feeds, Reading Micrometers, Operation of a manual knee mill, operation of a manual lathe, hole making operations, shop trigonometry, formulas and terms, and handbook applications.

Applicants must be a resident of Illinois at the time of hire.

Essential Functions

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Instruct and coordinate courses including lecture and/or lab-based classes ensuring all necessary materials and tools are readily available and that safety standards are met, when appropriate.

Follow syllabi for assigned courses communicating the expectations and schedule for the classwork.

Maintain office hours and availability.

Communicate with students working to ensure student success.

Collaborate with Faculty and Staff to continuously improve and adapt the student experience to meet the needs of the student, community and institution.

Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Bachelor's Degree in Machine Tool Technology, Industrial/Manufacturing Technology, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Operations Management OR Associate Degree in Machine Tool Technology, Industrial/Manufacturing Technology, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Operations Management, AND a minimum of 2000 work hours as machinist or manual-machinist OR 10 years' work experience as machinist or manual-machinist.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in higher education.

Experience teaching or training.

EEOC Statement

Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits

Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:

• paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children
• on-site childcare center
• 403(b) retirement plans
• State University Retirement System pension plan

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