Machining Tool Technology Program Lead

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.

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