Part-Time Instructor, Machining -Corporate College

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Shenandoah (TX); On-site; USD 63,008 - 89,739; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time CC Trainer dedicated to teaching CNC machining and manufacturing skills. Responsibilities include delivering instruction in various modalities, ensuring student engagement, and evaluating progress in a supportive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate’s degree in a relevant field and have at least 3 years of industry experience, with a focus on fostering student success and maintaining professional relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in the manufacturing, industrial or CNC machining field.
• Hands-on and/or classroom training experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training in traditional and hybrid modalities in the Machining program.
• Review Machining technology course content and objectives.
• Maintain professional relationships with students and colleagues.
• Continuously improve instructional quality.
• Evaluate student progress and inform them in a timely manner.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Project management skills

Ability to communicate with less technical learners

Problem-solving skills

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in manufacturing, industrial or CNC machining technology

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Qualities of Excellence

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create an nation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture, then, requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We are compassionate with our students, colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit of learning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenry.

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence:

• Student Invested
• Content Expert
• Pedagogically Excellent
• Institutionally Dedicated

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations: The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs. Location address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, Texas 77070-2607.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope

Trainers are responsible for providing the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Part-time CC Trainers are hired in a part-time capacity, contingent upon the needs of the College and its corporate clients. In partnership with our clients, you will be the direct key to creating a successful outcome in the education of our clients' employee populations in learning new machining and manufacturing-related skills as indicated below.

Essential Job Functions

1. Delivers training in traditional and hybrid modalities in the Machining program; courses may include CNC programming, basic machine shop, lathe and mill operations, mathematics, blueprint reading, safety, and/or use of hand tools.
2. Reviews Machining technology course content and objectives.
3. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.
4. Works with Corporate College to continuously improve instructional quality by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
5. Evaluates students by a variety of means to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs them in a timely manner of their progress.
6. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with Corporate College staff and corporate client personnel to meet varying training schedules and respond appropriately to learner feedback.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Project management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate with less technical learners.

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment.
• Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards.
• Travel to the LSC locations and to external classroom/lab locations will be required.
• Hours will vary depending on class time.
• Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in manufacturing, industrial or CNC machining technology and minimum 3 years in the respective field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands-on and/or classroom training experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years related work experience.
• Experience in CNC machining and/or programming.

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities and more.

EEO/Background Check

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.