Assistant Professor – Manufacturing Engineering Technology – Machining; ERESA

Title:FT Assistant Professor – Manufacturing Engineering Technology – Machining (ERESA)

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is:5/15/2025

Compensation Type:FT Faculty
-Pay Based on FT Salary Schedule

New Hire Starting Pay:Rate of pay is based on the required qualifications of this position.

Employee Classification:FT Faculty

Level:FT Faculty-HS

Division:Technical Careers Division – 406000

Department:Manufacturing Engineering Tech – 406214

Job Summary:Lansing Community College’s Technical Careers Division provides over 30 innovative program areas. Our collaborative and flexible team environment works with the local, regional, and national community for the success of every student. We believe in each other and find joy in our work, never stop learning or growing and we are guided by strong character, ethics, and integrity. We make a difference.

Our dedication to diversity, inclusion, and universal access underscores our commitment to fostering an inclusive educational culture. If you seek an opportunity to work with a great team of faculty and staff committed to student success in a professionally driven environment, then consider the following opportunity.

This position is provisional and funded by ERESA. Its renewal is dependent on continued ERESA funding.

The successful candidate will teach high school students in a college setting through the Eaton County RESA. This faculty member will teach courses in Manufacturing Engineering Technologies (MET) consistent with the evolving state of the discipline and accepted trends in teaching methods. A solid understanding of the machine tool field as well as mechanical technologies is desired, including but is not limited to: manual and CNC machining, CNC programming, CAD/CAM/solid modeling, metrology and inspection tools and machine tool maintenance/repair.

It is preferred that the faculty member has a strong knowledge base with Heat Treatment, high-speed machining, experience with CNC programming.

The faculty member will share responsibilities with current full-time faculty for the organization and functionality of the MET Program. Strong communication skills and computer proficiency are a must. The faculty member will participate in program/department meetings and divisional/college-wide committees, with a focus on continual improvement of programs and learning outcomes. He/she will also participate in curriculum and course development, course and program coordination, tutoring and advising students, mentoring and reviewing peers, and College initiatives.

Must demonstrate a commitment to the diversity of a multi-cultural population, as well as work effectively in a team-based environment, seeking continuous improvement and adherence to the community college philosophy

This faculty member will also attend Eaton County RESA in-service meetings, conduct student progress meetings with parents, maintain up-to-date State of Michigan curriculum quality documents (TRAC/CIP), attend award ceremonies, attend Manufacturing Engineering Technology program faculty meetings and meet requirements/responsibilities for full-time faculty per LCC-MAHE contract agreement. This is a weekday position that aligns with the Eaton County RESA academic school calendar.

Must demonstrate a commitment to the diversity of a multi-cultural population, as well as work effectively in a team-based environment, seeking continuous improvement and adherence to the community college philosophy

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Technologies/related field and two (2) years recent, relevant work experience, OR Associate’s Degree in Manufacturing Technologies/related degree and four (4) years recent, relevant work experience, OR Journey status in a manufacturing trade and four (4) years recent/relevant work experience, OR…