Machine Tool Technology Program Director #2706

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TheMachine Tool Technology Program Director provides instructional leadership and administrative oversight for the Machine Tool Technology program. This position is responsible for teaching courses, developing and maintaining curriculum, supporting student success initiatives, managing program operations, and ensuring instructional quality.

Teach Machine Tool Technology courses, coordinate curriculum development and accreditation, review and revise curricula to meet industry standards, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Machine Tool Technology, Industrial Technology, or related field; OR an associate degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience teaching in higher education or technical education settings.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM programming, blueprint reading, tool design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Teach Machine Tool Technology courses using traditional, hybrid, online, and other methods.
• Coordinate curriculum development, assessment, accreditation activities, and advisory engagement.
• Develop and revise curricula to align with industry standards and workforce needs.
• Evaluate student performance and drive teaching excellence through data and evaluations.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate adjunct faculty and support instructional activities.
• Advise students on academic planning, transfers, and career pathways; support recruitment and placement.
• Stay current with industry trends in conventional and CNC machining and CAD/CAM.
• Engage in college committees, industry partnerships, and professional development.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability to technology

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Machine Tool Technology or Industrial Technology

Associate degree + 2 years related industry experience

Tools

CAD/CAM programming

CNC machining equipment

5-axis milling live tooling

Job description

TheMachine Tool Technology Program Director provides instructional leadership and administrative oversight for the Machine Tool Technology program. This position is responsible for teaching courses, developing and maintaining curriculum, supporting student success initiatives, managing program operations, and ensuring instructional quality. The Academic Program Director works closely with students, faculty, industry partners, and college leadership to maintain a high-quality program that meets workforce needs and prepares students for careers in advanced manufacturing and machining technologies

Key responsibilities include:

• Teach Machine Tool Technology courses through traditional, hybrid, online, and other instructional delivery methods. Develop and maintain an engaging learning environment that supports student achievement and workforce readiness.
• Coordinate all aspects of the academic program, including curriculum development and assessment, accreditation activities, advisory committee engagement, budget administration, equipment planning, and facilities management.
• Develop, review, and revise curriculum, courses, syllabi, and instructional materials to ensure alignment with industry standards, emerging technologies, and workforce demands.
• Evaluate student performance and implement strategies to promote teaching and learning excellence through the use of student success data, course evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate adjunct faculty while providing leadership and support for instructional activities within the program.
• Advise and mentor students regarding academic planning, program requirements, transfer opportunities, career pathways, and employment opportunities. Support student recruitment, retention, and job placement activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, technologies, equipment, processes, and instructional best practices related to conventional machining, CNC machining, CAD/CAM programming, and manufacturing systems.
• Participate in college committees, community outreach activities, industry partnerships, professional development opportunities, and other initiatives that support the mission of the College.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position requires a bachelor's degree in Machine Tool Technology, Industrial Technology, or a closely related field; OR an associate degree PLUS a minimum of two (2) years of related industry experience that includes both conventional machining and CNC equipment setup and operation.

• Experience teaching in higher education, technical education, workforce training, or a related instructional environment.
• Experience with conventional machining, CNC machining (including 5-axis mill & live tooling lathe), machine setup and operation, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM programming, blueprint reading, tool design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or evaluating faculty, instructors, or technical personnel.
• Strong organizational, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to emerging technologies and evolving instructional methods.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, employers, and community partners.

Teaching assignments may include day, evening, weekend, online, continuing education, and off-site courses. The successful candidate must be able to function in an environment characterized by continual changes in technology and instructional methods. This position requires the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds, stoop, kneel, crawl, and stand or walk for extended periods.