Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Lecturer

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Western Community College seeks a full-time Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Faculty (Lecturer) to teach machine tool operation, CNC programming, CAD/CAM, and related topics, with emphasis on hands-on training and industry-aligned curricula for high school and adult learners.

Reporting to the Dean of STEM and Workforce Solutions, you will coordinate with program coordinators, support work-based learning and apprenticeships, recruit students, and advance credential attainment and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in a machining environment using metalworking tools, primarily lathes and mills, with CNC/G-code programming.
• Must hold a current—or actively apply for and attain—VDOE Teaching License for high school instruction.
• Must be certified in all National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level 1 credentials within six months of hire.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication; ability to develop syllabi and exams; ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum and assessments.
• Teaching assignments may range from summer camps to high school and adult courses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach CNC machining classes and related curricula.
• Coordinate with Program Coordinators and industry stakeholders.
• Engage with K-12 and adult learners; support apprenticeships.
• Support recruitment and program development; measure outcomes.

Skills

Machining experience

CNC programming

Communication skills

Teaching/Training

Syllabus development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in CTE preferred

VDOE Teaching License for high school instruction

NIMS Level 1 credentials

Tools

ProtoTrak

Haas

Autodesk Fusion 360

SolidWorks

3D scanners

CMMs

Job description

Virginia Western Community College seeks a full-time Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Faculty (Lecturer) to teach machine tool operation, CNC programming, CAD/CAM, and related topics, with emphasis on hands-on training and industry-aligned curricula for high school and adult learners.

Reporting to the Dean of STEM and Workforce Solutions, you will coordinate with program coordinators, support work-based learning and apprenticeships, recruit students, and advance credential attainment and