Adjunct Faculty – Machining and Mechanical Instructor - Skilled Trades

About the role

TERRA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE seeks an Adjunct Faculty – Machining and Mechanical Instructor to join the Skilled Trades division.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teaching courses that fulfill the current curriculum goals and program learning objectives.
• Remains current with subject matter and instructional methodology.
• Maintains classroom hours in accordance with departmental and College policies.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Communicates progress in the course to students in a timely manner.
• Determines and submits students' grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.
• Supports the mission of the program, division, and College.

Requirements

• A.A.S. Degree in Machining/Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred but not required.
• Journeyman card and/or other industry certifications preferred but not required.
• Minimum of five plus years’ experience in related industry experience in machining, manufacturing, mechanical systems, or skilled trades required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom situations.
• Proficient in word-processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students.
• Capability to teach in more than one discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to advise students.
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a combination of days/evening/weekend schedules.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.