Adjunct - Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Rock Valley College; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 7,800 - 9,400; Part time

Job summary

Rock Valley College is seeking Adjunct Faculty to teach Manufacturing Engineering Technology courses at the main campus. Responsibilities include creating syllabi, delivering lectures and labs, and maintaining lab safety and equipment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering technology or a related field, with industry certifications preferred. This is a part-time, adjunct position with attendance at scheduled classes and collaboration with the department chair.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education, training & tested experience in manufacturing engineering technology.
• Industry-recognized certifications are preferred.
• Background should include experience with engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Create instructor syllabus outlining course expectations and policies.
• Teach classes including lecture and lab components.
• Plan content and manage lab activities and materials.
• Maintain lab equipment and safety guidelines.
• Assess and report student progress and grades.

Skills

Engineering drawing (ASME Y14.5M)

CNC machining knowledge

GD&T

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering technology or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Type: Adjunct/Adjunct Faculty
Location: Main Campus
Position: Rock Valley College is seeking Adjunct Faculty to teach Manufacturing Engineering Technology courses.
Employment Notice: Rock Valley College does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position.
Job Summary: Teach assigned classes and perform activities related to classroom instruction.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Create instructor syllabus to share course expectations and policies with students and department.
• Teach assigned classes including lecture and lab components as appropriate.
• Plan class content and assign appropriate classwork including maintaining RVC’s Learning Management System (EAGLE).
• Meet classes at assigned times in compliance with credit hour expectations.
• Instruct students in the proper use of lab equipment including safety guidelines.
• Assess student learning in meeting course objectives.
• Evaluate student progress and assign mid-term and final grades.
• Maintain student records including Enrollment Verification at the start of the semester.
• Maintain office hours for student support. Expectation is one hour for each class taught at times convenient to students.
• Participate in college and department training including continuous improvement through mentoring and evaluation activities.
• Collaborate with department chair in assessment at the course and program levels including collecting and analyzing data.
• Collaborate with department chair to revise Master Course Syllabus and catalog information including course objectives, topic outline, appropriate texts, and teaching materials.
• Collaborate with lab manager to make sure that lab equipment is properly maintained including requesting lab supplies and equipment as needed.
• Make minor repairs on lab equipment when practical and appropriate.
• Regular attendance is expected.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering technology or a closely related field or a combination of education, training & tested experience. Industry-recognized certifications are preferred. Background should include working knowledge of one or more of the following areas:

• Creating engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5M
• Computer-Aided Design including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.
• Engineering materials science and manufacturing processes
• Basic measuring equipment, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM’s)
• Manual and/or CNC machining methods including machine setup, operation, and programming, as appropriate. Experience should include milling, turning, grinding, and drilling and may include other operations frequently used in modern manufacturing.
• Other manufacturing and manufacturing engineering skills as needed to support the department course catalog

Salary: $700 - $845 per CHE