The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming.  Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference. 

Job Summary:  Core responsibilities of this position include:

The Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining Adjunct Instructor is a part-time position where training schedules may be customized to allow for flexibility. The instructor will provide training in Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced levels of machining.  Training classes will be scheduled in the new Advanced Manufacturing and Material Center facility on the LCCC campus. Instructors will design and deliver training, may help coordinate the purchase of materials, submit student information for appropriate certification and credentialing, and ensure student safety.

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.

Compensation: $33.38/hr.

Screening Date: This position is open until filled. 

Start Date: As soon after screening as practical.

Essential Functions: – this position is Non-Exempt, i.e., is eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA.  This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned).

• Maximizes student engagement and success by employing methods that develop student understanding of the values, practice, and procedures within a discipline, and by engaging students in interdisciplinary practices to develop 21^st century learners.
• Employs high-impact teaching practices in a learning environment that promotes respect and rapport.
• Promotes learning through the innovative implementation of effective classroom technologies.
• Evaluates student engagement and success through formative and summative assessment.
• Develops curriculum by articulating measurable, student-centered learning outcomes, and using competency-based design strategy to maintain curriculum that is current, effective, and relevant.
• Contributes to curricula by assisting in design, implementation, and review aligned with current or emerging community, state, or national needs.
• Participates in continuous improvement of student learning and success by gathering data, analyzing data, engaging with peers and internal and external stakeholders, and implementing change as a result.
• Maintains professionalism by embodying the values, ethics, and behavior codes of LCCC and one’s discipline.
• Demonstrates social competence and effective communication in professional and academic venues.
• Actively contributes to the college and ones’ Pathway, department, or discipline by engaging in expanding institutional connections and professional development, and by displaying commitment to the profession.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Professional knowledge and ability within the discipline of assigned instruction.

• Understanding various machines such as lathes, mills, routers, and EDM machines, and their applications.
• Knowledge of key parts like the spindle, tool changer, axes, and control systems.
• Experience with operating CNC machines, including setting up, calibrating, and troubleshooting.
• Skills in writing, modifying, and optimizing CNC programs, whether manually or using CAD/CAM software.
• Ability to use tools like micrometers, calipers, and gauge blocks to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Ability to design efficient toolpaths and understand concepts like feed rates, cutting speeds, and depth of cut.

Skills

• Skill in applying the appropriate teaching techniques and methods.
• Ability to teach course content that is consistent with the official course outline of record and use pertinent course materials at an appropriate level.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Abilities

• Ability to continuously monitor and research changes in the industry and field of study and to adapt program classes to meet these standards.
• Ability to teach course content that is consistent with the official course outline of record and use pertinent course materials at an appropriate level.
• Ability to establish a student-instructor relationship conducive to learning and promote active involvement of students in learning
• Ability to effectively and professionally execute the essential functions of this position with proven capabilities in establishing appropriate professional rapport, communicating with courtesy and tact, accurately determine other’s needs, collecting necessary information, and follow-through when requested.
• Ability to travel when necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions in oral, written, or diagrammatical form (e.g., a flow chart of a process) and consider possible applications of discipline related literature and publications.

Physical/Mental Demands: 

• To successfully perform the essential functions of this position, an employee must be able to maintain appropriate composure and necessary confidentiality with regard to both past and current employee, student, and donor data; documents; issues; etc., and respect privacy needs of employees, students, donors.
• The ability to comply with highly inflexible deadlines is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; there will be multiple occurrences of sudden, urgent task completion required.
• While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work schedule may be required including long workdays, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations.
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities.
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor.
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds to perform essential position functions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be unexpected instances of somewhat loud sounds.

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.  All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of experience working in the Manufacturing and Machining Industry
• Must have work experience with manual equipment, CNC programming and machine operation.
• Must be proficient in the application of shop mathematics, blueprint reading, and set up of machine shop equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or certificate in Machining or related topic.
• Prior experience teaching, training, or mentoring on the job.
• NIMS certified.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software.

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Laramie County Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, genetic information, political affiliation, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.