Precision Machining Technology Instructor - Part Time - Troy, MO

Ranken Technical College; Troy (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranken Technical College seeks an instructor for the Advanced Precision Machining Technology department to prepare students to become manual or CNC machinists. Courses include milling machine fundamentals, engine lathe fundamentals, CNC programming, and CAD/CAM.

Classes run two evenings per week (M/W or T/TH), 4 hours per evening, with hands-on projects on real equipment. The role involves teaching and supervising theory and lab activities, maintaining safety standards, and assisting in

Qualifications

• AS or BS degree in machining or related engineering field.
• Three years or more of practical work experience in general/advanced machining practices; basic CNC or Mastercam knowledge.
• Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent presentation skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned theory and lab classes. Plans daily activities for students in theory and lab.
• Supervises students for both theory and technical project grades.
• Instructs and evaluates students in Precision Machining Technology courses to include instruction in shop safety.
• Maintains a safe worksite and enforces Ranken’s safety standards.
• Assists in the maintenance of lab and classroom equipment.
• Assists management with developing curriculum and syllabi, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and other duties.
• Participates in college governance, committee work, student advising, etc.
• Participates in available training to keep current in Advanced Machining Technology.
• Assists in maintaining requirements of industry standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by authorized individual.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

AS or BS degree in machining or related engineering field

Job description

College Overview

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it’s an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken’s modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College’s three-pronged approach to teaching - hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism - gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

College Overview

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it’s an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken’s modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College’s three-pronged approach to teaching - hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism - gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

Purpose of the Role:

Be an instructor in the Advanced Precision Machining Technology department that looks to prepare students to become the manual or CNC machinists the industry is looking for. The instructor will be expected to teach one of the following courses - milling machine fundamentals, engine lathe fundamentals, CNC programming, and/or CAD/CAM. This will incude facilitating hands-on projects on real equipment, 2 evenings per week, M/W or T/TH, 4 hours per evening.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned theory and lab classes. Plans daily activities for students in theory and lab.
• Supervises students for both theory and technical project grades.
• Instructs and evaluates students in Precision Machining Technology courses to include instruction in shop safety.
• Maintains a safe worksite and enforces Ranken’s safety standards.
• Assists in the maintenance of lab and classroom equipment.
• Assists management with developing curriculum and syllabi, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and other duties.
• Participates in college governance, committee work, student advising, etc.
• Participates in available training to keep current in Advanced Machining Technology.
• Assists in maintaining requirements of industry standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by authorized individual.

Quailifications

• AS or BS degree in machining or related engineering field.
• Three years or more of practical work experience in general/advanced machining practices; basic CNC or Mastercam knowledge.
• Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent presentation skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines.