Adjunct, Machining Technology

Job Summary

The Machining Technology Adjunct Faculty will provide instruction, outcomes assessment, and facilitate students' learning in the theory and practical application of machining concepts. This includes but is not limited to the following: GD&T, Machining Concepts, 3-Axis CNC Mill, CNC Lathe, Manual Mill, Manual Lathe, Surface Grinding, Math for Machinists, and CNC Programming.

This position will be assigned courses taught from 6-9pm or from 1:30-4:30pm at the Westpointe Campus. Other schedules may be evaluated. This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.

This position is paid at $1,056 per instructional unit. Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration.

Teaching Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Instruct students through schedule lectures and self-paced labs, and ensure course learning outcomes are met
• Evaluate student learning through labs and assignments
• Maintain student performance records
• Create an effective, supportive learning environment for Salt Lake Technical College students
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work without close supervision in a team with diverse membership
• Ability to take initiative and resolve problems
• Ability to work within a prescribed curriculum and departmental procedures while maintaining patience, creativity, and cooperative attitude
• Excellent attendance record and attitude
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, culture, ethnic background, and abilities, to maintain good working relationships across the College
• Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities

Knowledge

• Maintain in-depth knowledge in 3-axis mill and lathe CNC and manual machining topics
• Programming CNC machines with CAM, Master Cam preferred
• Understanding of the use and operation of CMM’s
• Comfortable using standard shop equipment including saws, grinders, and hand tools
• Understanding of machinability of materials, and their cutting parameters
• Excellent working GD&T knowledge

Minimum Qualifications

• Salt Lake Technical College or equivalent certificate in CNC Machinist Technician or Manual Machining
• 4 years of relevant industry experience, or 6 years of relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Salt Lake Technical College or equivalent certificate in CNC Machinist Technician or Manual Machining
• 6 years of relevant industry experience operating and programming CNC and manual equipment

SLCC Information

• Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state.
• We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates.
• Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities.
• SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
• Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives.
• A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely.
• As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community.
• SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
• Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination.
• The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
• SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
• This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.