Advance Manufacturing Technology Instructor

The Manufacturing Technology Instructor teaches courses at a Community College in subject areas such as applied computer use, mathematics, blueprint reading and set up, calibration, and operation of complex machine tools. The instructor provides both classroom lecture and “hands-on” precision machining instruction and may develop curriculum as needed to respond to workforce needs.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Program Director or other administrator, the Advance Manufacturing Technology Instructor is accountable for providing beneficial learning opportunities for assigned students through effective performance in these essential functional areas:

• Instruction planning and preparation.
• + Accountable for preparing course materials, syllabi and instruction outlines to address the learning needs of assigned students and for being appropriately prepared for lectures and shop demonstrations.
• Classroom and shop instruction.
• + Accountable for delivering instruction that results in progressive student learning.
• Student records.
• + Accountable for accurate, timely and useful recording and reporting of student performance.
• Program planning, development, and oversight.
• + Accountable for determining public and industry interest in advanced manufacturing associate degree and certificate programs and for assisting in the design, development, and oversight of these programs and related courses.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma (or equivalent) from a public comprehensive high school or vocational technical high school and ten (10) or more years of manufacturing technology industry experience OR;
• High school diploma (or equivalent) from a public comprehensive high school or vocational technical high school and a five (5) or more years of manufacturing technology industry experience and a CSCU community college advance manufacturing technology certificate or nationally recognized credential (i.e. NIMS, AWS, MSSC) OR;
• Advanced Manufacturing Technology Associate's Degree and five (5) or more years of manufacturing technology industry experience.

Applicants who do not have prior teaching experience must complete approved professional development in academic and practical instruction techniques and methodologies offered within the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

• Professional competence in the assigned advanced manufacturing subject disciplines.
• Academic and practical instruction techniques and methodologies.
• Student testing and evaluation.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Additional Information:

Machining Instructor:

• Industry and/or teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: Manufacturing Math, Blueprint Reading, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T); Metrology, Operation of a Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), proficiency with manual mills and lathes and complex machine tools.

Starting Salary:

Minimum Salary:

10-month $57,188 approximate annual

12-month $68,623 approximate annual

Both positions include excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidates qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs