PT Instructor, Machining Career Accelerator-NHC Endowment Grant

Machining Career Accelerator Instructor

To provide classroom and lab instruction for the Machining Career Accelerator within the Economic & Workforce Development Division. This intensive 5-week training program, developed in partnership with an industry employer, prepares participants for high-demand careers in precision machining.

Receives general and technical supervision from the Senior Director, Workforce Development. Exercises no supervision.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Plan, direct, and deliver classroom and lab instruction for the Machining Career Accelerator; develop supplemental materials and assessments; maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and instructional priorities for the program.
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of instructional methods and procedures; recommend and implement improvements.
• Develop instructional materials and coordinate course delivery in alignment with industry standards and employer expectations.

Other Important Functions:

• Assess material, supply, and equipment needs; submit requisitions and maintain an inventory of tools and resources.
• Support student recruitment and retention efforts; contribute to program marketing and community engagement.
• Collaborate with employer partners and college staff to ensure program outcomes align with workforce needs.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and safe work practices in lab and classroom environments.
• Participate in employer feedback sessions and advisory committee meetings as requested.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Organizational and management practices as applied to the planning, analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment.
• Principles and practices of curriculum development and instructional strategies.
• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment.

Ability To:

• Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Analyze problems; identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Effectively direct the provisions of the academic area to which they are assigned in support of the college programs.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• Making observations
• Reading and writing
• Communicating with others
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
• Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Operating assigned equipment
• Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
• Making sound decisions
• Responding to questions
• Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

Experience and Training Guidelines:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum Education/Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience:

• Three to five years of relevant experience in Computer Integrated Machining or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education/Training:

• AAS degree in Computer Integrated Machining or related field from an…