Adjunct Instructor - CNC Router; Woodworking

Adjunct Instructor - CNC Router (Woodworking) | Fox Valley Technical College

Job Category:
Adjunct Faculty
FVTC Worksite: S.J. Spanbauer Aviation & Industrial Center
Hours Per Week: 8.75

Fox Valley Technical College celebrates diversity, supports equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace.

Adjunct Instructors are responsible for the facilitation of student learning and the on-going development of instructional strategies that promote student success. Instruct students on programming and operating a CNC controlled router. Instruct students to explore CNC router operation by reading and writing G-Code. Instruct students on loading machine programs into the router and become familiar with the multitude of machining operations a CNC router can perform.

The following duties are essential for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned. Employees must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily to be qualified for the position.

• Learning Facilitation - Foster student learning by developing instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and support student engagement. Create learning experiences that integrate multiple delivery methodologies and instructional technologies to maximize student success, such as hybrid, in-person, virtual, and on-line delivery.
• Assessment - Assess student learning and provide regular feedback to help students be successful. Use data to measure quality outcomes related to student persistence, retention, completion rate, course success, and learning, and design improvement strategies based on evidence.
• Classroom Management - Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student attendance and grade records, maintain a safe instructional environment, and ensure opportunities for student engagement evaluation.
• Team Participation - Support the college by engaging with the division, department, and team members, and stay current with internal and external changes and initiatives.
• Business & Community Engagement - Build and maintain ongoing relationships with community, industry, and clinical partners. Proactively promote the College and our programs.
• Student Success & Support - Serve as an advocate for students and collaborate with Student Services staff to retain students, close achievement gaps, and help all students be successful.
• Professional Development - Continually improve knowledge and skills in emerging trends, current occupational practices, and teaching through professional development activities, networking with regional industry leaders, and integration of new techniques and technology. Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required to maintain accreditation.
• Curriculum Development - If needed, develop curriculum and instructional materials that are competency-based, current, aligned with employer expectations, and consistent with college policy on required documentation.

Education and/or Experience Requirements
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• Associate degree or the degree/licensure level at which the adjunct instructor is teaching; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of at least 4,000 hours occupational experience in a target job in the field. 3-5 years preferred.
• Teaching or training experience is desirable.
• Ability to plan, organize, instruct, and facilitate quality education programs, including development of relevant curriculum.
• Qualified per FVTC requirements at time of, and throughout employment as an instructor. Must also meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS), and/or other job-specific licensing standards.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:

• Proficiency utilizing learning management system.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Adapt quickly to changing demands, assignments, and circumstances to meet student needs.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with various audiences.
• Engage in continuous improvement in the quality of instruction by embracing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
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