Adjunct - Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Rock Valley College; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 964,320 - 1,164,072; Part time

Job summary

Rock Valley College is seeking Adjunct Faculty to teach Manufacturing Engineering Technology courses at the Main Campus. You will prepare syllabi, deliver lectures and labs, and ensure alignment with program outcomes.

You will manage LMS (EAGLE), assess student progress, maintain records, provide office hours, and collaborate with department chair and lab manager to keep equipment ready.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering technology or related field.
• Industry-recognized certifications preferred.
• Background should include knowledge of ASME Y14.5M, CAD and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Create instructor syllabus outlining course expectations and policies.
• Teach classes including lecture and lab components.
• Plan content and manage LMS (EAGLE) for assignments and assessments.
• Maintain class schedules and ensure credit hour compliance.
• Instruct students on proper use of lab equipment and safety guidelines.
• Assess and report student learning and grades.
• Maintain student records and office hours for support.
• Collaborate with department chair on assessment and course objectives.
• Coordinate with lab manager to maintain and repair lab equipment.

Skills

Engineering drawing creation

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

CNC machining experience

Machining theory and practice

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering technology

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines)

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