Precision Machining Instructor (Boulder County Campus)

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Front Range Community College (FRCC) is seeking a part‑time Precision Machining Instructor for the Boulder County Campus in Longmont, CO. The role focuses on hands‑on teaching across certificate and transfer levels, maintaining a safe lab, and delivering industry‑relevant outcomes.

The instructor will collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative curricula, adapt to student needs, and support retention and success in a diverse student population.

Qualifications

• Related degree or credential in Manufacturing, Machining, or Engineering.
• Experience with precision machining operations.
• Ability to develop and deliver curriculum and engage students.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on instruction in Precision Machining across levels.
• Ensure a safe, engaging learning environment with industry-aligned outcomes.
• Develop innovative curriculum to meet diverse student needs.
• Travel between FRCC campuses as needed for teaching assignments.

Skills

Machining

Teaching

Curriculum design

Education

Associate degree or related certificate

Bachelor’s degree (related)

CTE credential within 1 year

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Title: Precision Machining Instructor (Boulder County Campus)

Position Type: Instructor

College: Front Range Community College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department:Manufacturing, Skilled Trades, & Applied Technology

Campus: Boulder County Campus

Location: Longmont, CO

Salary Range: Varies by course. Please see Additional Information below.

Who We Are:

With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.

Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek.

One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.

The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.

FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.

Job Summary:

As a part-time instructor in the Machining department, you provide instruction in all levels of Precision Machining, including certificate and/or transfer levels. You work individually, as well as in collaboration with colleagues, to develop an innovative curriculum which meets the needs of our diverse population of students. Student retention and success are your top priority. You utilize technology and effective teaching strategies to develop students’ critical thinking skills.

Machining Instructor provides hands‑on instruction, and supervision to students enrolled in Precision Machining courses. Working within established curriculum and course outcomes, this position helps students develop practical machining skills through demonstrations, guided practice, lab activities, and individualized instruction. Machining Instructor is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and industry‑relevant learning environment and ensuring students develop appropriate technical skills and safe work practices while using machining equipment.

Course assignments are made based on experience, availability, and the needs of the department; as a result, you may be asked to teach at different times, locations and modalities.

This position requires a strong on-campus presence and may require occasional travel to all three FRCC campuses.

Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A related associate degree or credit-bearing post-secondary certificate or relevant current industry license or certification and 4,000 verified occupational/industry hours within 7 years;

OR

• A related Bachelor’s or any Master’s degree with 18 discipline related credits and 2,000 verified occupational/industry hours within 7 years;

OR

• Any unrelated degree without a relevant current industry license or certification with 6,000 verified occupational/industry hours within 10 years AND a Skills Demonstration for Minimum Teaching Qualifications verified by the Lead Faculty/Program Director and/or Industry Subject Matter Expert. Equivalent experience document with rubric must be completed, submitted, and approved.

OR

• No degree or credit-bearing post-secondary certificate or relevant current industry license or certification with 10,000 verified occupational/industry hours within 10 years AND a Skills Demonstration for Minimum Teaching Qualifications verified by the Lead Faculty/Program Director and/or Industry Subject Matter Expert. Equivalent experience document with rubric must be completed, submitted, and approved.

Related Degree:

Related degrees/credentials include, but are not limited to: Any degree that involves Manufacturing, Machining, Physical Science or Engineering (i.e., mechanical, electrical, electronics, computer, material science, aerospace, metallurgy, biomechanical, mechatronics, optics, photonics, physics), NIMS Materials, Measurement and Safety credential, any machining US Department of Labor or Military registered or accredited apprenticeship of 2 years or more, any American Society for Quality certification, any American Society of Mechanical Engineers GD&T certification, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Green Belt or Black Belt certification, or any MSSC Certified Production Technician credential.

Qualifications can vary based on course. For more information, please review the FRCC Faculty Qualifications Guide to find the minimum qualification requirements for faculty and part-time instructor positions.

CTE Credential:

This instructor position will be teaching Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses. In addition to the qualifications listed above, the selected candidate must have a current CTE credential or the ability to obtain one within one year to teach. For more information, please see the Colorado Department of Education’s Career and Technical Education website.

Selection Process:

The selection process for this instructor position will be conducted through a competitive, merit-based evaluation of all qualified applicants. Preliminary screening will be based on the completed application package submitted by the candidate.

This is an open talent pool. Applicants will be contacted based on the needs of the College. Open talent pools close on May 1 and reopen based on the needs of the College.

Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of August 26.

This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions.

Application Procedures:

A completed application package includes:

• A resume or CV;
• A cover letter or letter of interest;
• A copy of your academic transcripts or related licenses/certifications;
• A one-page statement of your teaching philosophy; and
• A list of courses and the semesters you have taught (if applicable).

The application will ask for you to provide three references. We ask that they are all professional references and at least one is a current/recent supervisor.

Additional Information/Benefits:

Salary Information:

The pay range for Part-Time Instructors varies, depending on the type of course, the contact ratio and contact hours. Please refer to our Part-Time Instructor Pay Matrix for detailed information.

Benefits Information:

For information about benefits for Instructors and Hourly Employees, please see the Front Range Community College Benefits page.

Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.