Adjunct Faculty: Manufacturing Technology Instructor

Recent Jobs; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

South Louisiana Community College’s manufacturing program seeks an experienced adjunct Manufacturing Technology instructor to teach Precision Machining, focusing on hand tools and manual machining.

The role combines classroom and laboratory instruction with hands-on demonstrations, teaching machine tool theory, safety, blueprint reading, and layout. Candidates may pursue NIMS or other industry certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Relevant certifications (HAAS, technical training) encouraged
• Minimum 5 years machining experience
• Proficient in manual machining and equipment (lathes, grinders, mills)
• Basic knowledge of CNC a plus
• Ability to teach both theory and hands-on skills

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Precision Machining with emphasis on hand tools and manual machining
• Deliver classroom and laboratory instruction using hands-on demonstrations and lectures
• Cover machine tool theory, safety, blueprint reading and layout
• Prepare students for possible NIMS and other industry certifications
• Utilize LMS for documentation, tracking and assessment; develop lessons and assignments

Skills

Manual machining

Blueprint reading

Student-focused teaching

LMS experience

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

HAAS certification

Tools

Mastercam

GibbsCAM

LMS (Learning Management System)

Job description

College:SLCC

Department:Workforce & Economic Development

Sub department:Corporate College

Type of Appointment:Unclassified - Adjunct

Salary:Commensurate with Experience

Duties and Responsibilities

South Louisiana Community College’s manufacturing program offers students advanced training and credential opportunities as well as transferable college credits. Our equipment, labs and classroom facilities allow faculty to teach students using the latest technology in the field. Our program is growing which means there is a need for an experienced professional who can share their knowledge and enthusiasm with our students as an adjunct Manufacturing Technology instructor.

As an adjunct Manufacturing Technology instructor, the successful candidate will teach courses in Precision Machining, focusing heavily on hand tools and manual machining. Teaching in both the classroom and laboratory settings, the successful candidate will use a combination of hands-on demonstrations along with classroom/online lectures to teach students machine tool theory and safety as well as a variety of technical assignments and laboratory instruction that will prepare the students to enter today’s manufacturing workforce.

This candidate will be experienced and be comfortable teaching theory and methods in conventional (manual) machine tool operation, blueprint reading/engineering drawings, precision (and non-precision) measuring tools, conventional hand tools and layout. The adjunct faculty member will demonstrate procedures and prepare students for possible NIMS and other industry-related certifications.

The instructor will need to use a Learning Management System (LMS) for documentation, tracking, reporting, and delivery of educational/training courses. Experience working with adult learners is a plus.

The faculty member will maintain the highest possible standards of classroom and laboratory instruction; apply innovative teaching and learning methods and keep abreast of new information and developments in manufacturing. The adjunct instructor is expected to conduct assigned classes/labs, develop lessons and applicable assignments to meet learning objectives of class, provide a syllabus for each class, and use learning assessments to improve student learning.

Required Education

• High School Diploma
• Relevant Certifications (HAAS, technical training certification, etc.)

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of machining experience
• Proficient in manual machining and relevant equipment – lathes, grinders, mills, etc.
• Proficient in tooling used within the machining industry
• Basic knowledge of CNC machines and operation
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Licenses or Certifications

An active, unencumbered driver's license.

Preferred Education

Associate Degree

Preferred Experience

• CNC coding experience
• Proficient in Mastercam or GibbsCAM

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

Advertised: 04 Apr 2022 Central Daylight Time