Advanced Manufacturing Instructor

Under supervision of an educational administrator, the Advanced Manufacturing Instructor will develop curriculum and provide lecture and laboratory instruction for students in the study of manufacturing and other related courses. The incumbent will be responsible for evaluating students’ performance; coordinating with faculty and other staff regarding support of hardware, software and machinery; assisting in the selection of and coordination of adjunct faculty members;

participating in articulation and career education activities; coordinating with business and industry partners; participating in shared governance and other activities in support of the instructional program, and performing related work, as assigned.

Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. The Advanced Manufacturing Instructor must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities, sexual orientation, individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups to ensure the district provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.

This instructional role will begin January 2027.

Develop syllabi of lecture materials; prepare lesson plans to be used in lectures; coordinate lectures with laboratory assignments; prepare mult-media demonstrations to enhance instructional delivery; integrate the use of the computer throughout the instructional program; prepare handouts and supplemental materials; develop quizzes, tests, and "hands‑on" evaluations; evaluate student performance on quizzes, tests, and reports; advise students on matters regarding their academic performance;

tabulate scores and assign official grades; review and select learning resources such as textbooks, internet sites, and periodicals determined to be the most useful, appropriate and equity‑minded; review and evaluate new instructional material for content, readability, cost effectiveness, and equity‑mindedness; read literature (books, newspapers, periodicals, and other print and non‑print materials) to stay current in the field of Advanced Manufacturing;

read literature (books, newspapers, periodicals, and other print and non‑print materials) and attend trainings (if funding permits) on culturally‑responsive pedagogy. PERIPHERAL:
Complete instructional materials order forms; review study guides and other supplemental materials for classroom use; maintain appropriate reference materials; develop assignments related to current reference materials in learning resource center; arrange and schedule guest lecturers (ensuring to the best extent possible that guest lecturers present with an equity lens).

Prepare laboratory instruction for students; monitor student use of machinery, research technological data to include in labs; develop quizzes and tests; develop syllabi of lecture materials; develop student‑assigned projects and sequencing of the work involved, prepare lesson plans for use in labs; coordinate lectures with laboratory assignments; prepare multimedia demonstrations to enhance instructional delivery; prepare handouts and other supplementary course materials;

test and evaluate student performance. PERIPHERAL:
Review study guides and other supplementary course materials.

Develop quizzes, examinations, homework assignments, projects, and…