Instructor of Computer Aided Design
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Education / Teaching
Adult Education, Academic
About ECC:
Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person-students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors-feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college's mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.
Work Schedule:Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Rate of Pay/Benefits:This is a Full-Time Faculty position. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College's compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.
Follow link to Full-Time Faculty Salary and Rank Schedule or elgin.edu/jobs-at-ecc/salary-benefits-contracts.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)
- Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
- Time Off with Pay
- Professional Development/Expense
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sick Banks
Exempt
Grant Funded:No
Job Summary:Full-time teaching faculty provide instruction aligned with the college's strategic goals and evaluate students' progress to facilitate achievement of their educational goals.
In addition to the job description, faculty members teaching in grant supported programs are required to adhere and to comply with all provisions, qualifications, policies, and procedures set forth in the grant. In the event that the grant requirements contradict or add to the job description, the requirements of the grant will take precedence. This provision shall not be used to shift administrative responsibilities to the faculty member.
Further, the Vice President of Teaching, Learning and Student Development agrees to meet and discuss grant requirements with the Association President and/or Association representatives.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:- Master's degree in Engineering or a related field (e.g., Industrial Technology or mechanical engineering) with at least 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing.
- Extensive knowledge and proficiency in various CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, Creo, AutoCAD).
- Prior teaching experience, both in-person and online.
- A willingness to support and engage with students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities while being dedicated to creating an equitable and welcoming atmosphere for all.
Solid Works Certification (e.g., CSWA, CSWP, or Solid Works Accredited Educator), CREO certifications (e.g., PTC Creo Certification or Creo Mechanical Design Applications Specialist), or experience in 3D CAD modeling and design, and/or certified CAD Technician preferred
Essential Duties:- Promote culturally responsive instructional practices.
- Conduct assigned classes and/or labs.
- Prepare lessons.
- Provide course syllabus aligned with contractual requirements.
- Utilize learning outcomes assessment and measures to improve learning/instruction.
- Prepare labs.
- Enforce lab safety procedures.
- Keep accurate record of student performance.
- Provide students with regular, confidential and readily available access to grades.
- Provide students with timely feedback.
- Maintain office hours aligned with contractual requirements.
- Respond to voice-mail/e-mail communication in a timely manner.
- Give career and academic advice.
- Refer students to student support services such as, but not limited to, recommended use of the early alert system, if applicable, as early in the semester as possible when a student indicates or shows signs of academic difficulty.
- Implement accommodations and accessible materials for students with disabilities in accordance with an official disability notification of accommodation provided by Student Access and Disability Services.
- Review/select textbooks and instructional materials.
- Develop/revise courses.
- Develop/revise degree/certificate programs.
- Review/revise course outlines.
- Participate in articulation of courses/programs.
- Participate in advisory committees, as applicable.
- Participate in professional growth activities that are aligned with the college's strategic goals.
- Keep current on research and technologies in assigned specialties.
- Participate in professional organizations.
- Assist in scheduling of classes.
- Assist in setting departmental goals.
- Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes at the college, program, and course-level.
- Assist in assessing new equipment and/or supplies.
- Serve on standing committees.
- Serve on ad-hoc…
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