Temp Faculty (NonCredit): CIMM Instr

Metropolitan-Community-College; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City invites applications for a temporary faculty position in CNC machining and manufacturing technology. The instructor will deliver high‑quality instruction, prepare courses, meet with students, and enter grades, while maintaining credentials per accrediting agencies.

Responsibilities include developing curricula aligned with industry standards, demonstrating setup and operation of CNC mills and lathes, evaluating student performance, and providing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree with related field experience.
• Teaching or instructional experience preferred.
• Commitment to supporting MCC students in a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in CNC machining, manufacturing processes, blueprint reading, and machine shop safety.
• Develop and maintain curriculum aligned with industry standards.
• Demonstrate setup, operation, and programming of CNC mills and lathes.
• Evaluate student performance and provide coaching for success.

Skills

CNC machining

Curriculum development

Student coaching

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Arts, Manufacturing Technology or Engineering Technology

Associate’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Arts, Manufacturing Technology or Engineering Technology

Job description

POOL POSITION

The Workforce and Economic Development Division (W.E.D.) of Metropolitan Community College is the leader in innovative workforce solutions and community enrichment. We partner to first develop our community in order to develop it economically for the growth of the Kansas City metro’s citizens; families, businesses, industry, organizations, and associations.

Temporary faculty serve the college and students by providing high quality instruction and engaging in instruction related activities. Temporary faculty are expected to perform all duties associated with teaching an assigned course to include all course preparation, meeting with students, entering grades, and other duties related to course delivery. Upon employment temporary faculty must maintain updated credentials as required by the college’s accrediting agencies.

Employment Restrictions:

• An annuitant of the Missouri Retirement System must adhere to the applicable regulations.
• Employees, who possess a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate, may be required to participate in the Public School Retirement System of Missouri (PSRS).
• Temporary faculty may be assigned up to ten (10) work units per semester for fall and spring. An additional two (2) work units per term may be assigned with approval from the dean and notification to human resources but no more than twenty-four (24) work units in an academic year. For summer, work units may not exceed 3.5 work units in June, and 3.5 work units in July.
• Noncredit courses taught during the normal academic year are included in these limitations.
• Combination Load Maximum: If a temporary faculty member’s load includes work unit and clock hour assignments, the combined weekly clock hour total will be monitored to adhere to temporary faculty assignment limitations.

Employees assigned responsibilities through Workforce and Economic Development may be compensated based on assigned work units or clock-hours, in accordance with MCCKC guidelines for temporary employment.

• Instruct students in CNC machining, manufacturing processes, blueprint reading, and machine shop safety through classroom and hands‑on training.
• Develop and maintain curriculum that aligns with current industry standards and workforce needs.
• Demonstrate the setup, operation, and programming of CNC mills, lathes, and related manufacturing equipment while reinforcing quality control principles.
• Evaluate student performance through practical projects, skills assessments, and competency‑based evaluations, providing coaching and feedback to support student success.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Arts, Manufacturing Technology or Engineering Technology
• Three (3) years work experience in the field

OR

• Associate’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Arts, Manufacturing Technology or Engineering Technology
• Five (5) years work experience in the field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Have an interest in working in an academic setting and with MCC students
• Demonstrated knowledge and competence in the desired tutoring subject matter
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse community
• Ability to work well with others
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically requires feeling, grasping, hearing, keyboarding, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.

EEO Statement:

Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/ M/ F/ Vets/ Disabled

Accommodations:

MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.