Precision Machining Instructors (Part-Time)

About the role

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board. Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of technical instructional assignments and classroom preparation including conventional machine tool operation, blueprint reading/ engineering drawings, precision measurement tools, set-up, programming, and operation of CNC lathes and mills, and the operation of CAD/CAM systems.
• Aid in all other instructor related duties to support the program and the CCT department.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a machining environment, which may include coursework in a Community College or University setting, using a variety of metalworking tools, processes and machines, primarily lathes and mills, and with experience in CNC / G-code programming.
• Must complete all National Institute of Metalworking Skills Level 1 credentials within the first year of hire (11 credentials).
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to write syllabi and exams; ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum and assessments; as well as the ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds.
• Average of expertise in areas such as: machine setup, machining applications, programming with ProtoTrak, Haas, Mazak and Fanuc controls and simulators, process planning, precision measurement, inspection, print reading, GD&T and symbols, metallurgy, cutting tool selection and assembly, machine maintenance and shop and personal safety.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Commensurate based on qualifications.

Schedule

Hours and days vary based on course offerings and enrollment. Adjunct faculty positions are appointed on an as needed, course-by-course, semester basis.