Part-Time Instructor of Machine Tool Technology - School of Industry and Trades - Modesto Junio
Listed on 2026-08-23
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Education / Teaching
Adult & Continuing Education, College Lecturer
Job Title:
Part-Time Instructor of Machine Tool Technology
- School of Industry and Trades
- Modesto Junior College
Site:
Modesto Junior College
Hourly Range: $78.15 to $124.94
Doctorate Range: $92.09 to $128.22
Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule
Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $30 per hour.
BenefitsWith the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs.
Scope of AssignmentThe successful candidate will join an Industry & Trades department that continues to create curriculum responsive to student needs, increasing student completion through the implementation of strategies geared toward student equity. The machining discipline benefits from industry-supported facilities and modernized equipment that excite regional employers about training opportunities for their workforce at MJC.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree(s) or higher and two years of professional experience, or an Associate’s degree(s) and six years of professional experience. Professional experience required must be directly related to teaching assignment.
Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office. Minimum Qualifications.
The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, you may access the link below: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)._procedures
It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide proof of equivalency.
- Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
- Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.
- Mobility
: ability to sit or stand for long periods and move around lab and classroom environments. - Dexterity
: fine motor skills sufficient to operate machining equipment, tools, keyboards, and instructional materials. - Lifting
: occasional lifting of materials and tools up to 25 pounds. - Vision
: ability to read documents, computer screens, blueprints, and machining measurements. - Hearing/Talking
: ability to communicate clearly with students in active lab environments. - Emotional/Psychological
: ability to make decisions, manage safety, meet deadlines, and engage with diverse students.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Desirable Qualifications- Ability to develop innovative curriculum and improve student equity.
- Enthusiasm for teaching and supporting student learning.
- Commitment to collaborative work with colleagues and industry partners.
- Willingness to remain current in the machining field and major state initiatives.
- Ability to adapt to change, engage in professional development, and participate in shared governance.
- Education and/or experience in teaching machining or machine tool technology at the community college level.
- Current knowledge of manual machining, CNC machining, CAD/CAM applications, metrology, blueprint reading, GD&T, machine tool safety, and manufacturing processes.
- Understanding of assessment processes for improving student success.
- Competence in new and emerging machining technologies and instructional methods.
- Experience working with racially minoritized students and commitment to addressing equity gaps.
- Culturally responsive teaching experience related to machining and manufacturing.
- Knowledge of Hispanic-Serving Institution best practices.
- Teaching lower-division machining courses, including but not limited to machine tool processes, advanced machining, CNC operations, CAD/CAM applications, manufacturing processes, and precision measurement.
- Advancing equitable student learning through high-quality instruction.
- Preparing course materials, grading assignments, and maintaining student records.
- Developing and assessing student learning outcomes and using results to improve instruction.
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