Specialist, CTS Instructional

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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Is attracted by the college’s mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.
• Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting

Title:

Specialist, CTS Instructional (Hourly)

Job Description

Summary:

To support the coordination and implementation of Continuing Education division courses and programs.

Job Description:

Description of Duties and Tasks:

• Provide technical and instructional support for the CNC machining program, including setup, calibration, and maintenance of CNC mills, lathes, and related machining equipment.
• Assist instructors in preparing lab exercises, demonstrations, and hands-on training activities aligned with CNC machining curriculum and industry standards.
• Monitor and enforce lab and shop safety protocols, ensuring students follow proper procedures when operating CNC equipment and hand tools.
• Maintain inventory of tooling, materials, and consumable supplies, and coordinate procurement or replacement as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and coordinate repairs or vendor service calls to minimize instructional downtime.
• Support curriculum development by researching current CNC machining technologies, software (e.g., CAD/CAM programs), and industry certifications.
• Assist with student assessments, including monitoring skill demonstrations, machine operation competency, and program-required certifications.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment usage, maintenance logs, and safety inspections in compliance with college and industry regulations.
• Collaborate with faculty to update lab layouts, equipment lists, and instructional materials to reflect current manufacturing practices.
• Provide technical training or onboarding support for new instructors, adjuncts, or lab assistants working within the CNC program.
• Assist with program outreach efforts, including equipment demonstrations for prospective students, industry partners, or advisory committee members.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and institutional safety standards specific to machine shop and CNC lab environments.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of CNC machining principles, including mill and lathe operation, setup, and programming.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software commonly used in machining and manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of G-code and CNC programming languages.
• Knowledge of shop safety standards, including OSHA regulations applicable to machine shops and…