Assistant Professor of Machining Technologies, Provisional Faculty

Full Job Description

GJD-312080 11/25: THIS IS A NON-CLASSIFIED POSITION

Community College of Denver is seeking individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and work environment. CCD values the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, instructors and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position is responsible for delivering instruction for the Machining Technologies program, and assisting the Manufacturing Chair in ensuring courses and project developments are aligned with industry needs, developing, growing, and reporting on the Machine Technologies program discipline.

Utilizing the lab coordinator and work studies will address basic maintenance on machine equipment. The workload is 15 credits split between teaching and reassign time for discipline.

This position must exhibit effective leadership in and out of the classroom, collaborate with Chair to develop goals and objectives for the department, and actively participate in providing a positive learning environment for students.

This is a full-time, 9-month faculty position. Opportunities to teach courses or assume additional duties during the summer term may be available for additional compensation; however, such assignments are not guaranteed and are contingent upon departmental needs.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Instructional Duties

• Assist in developing class schedules.
• Maintain accurate student records and comply with reporting requirements.
• Ensure that master syllabi are used by all instructors.
• Coordinate (with other faculty) textbook selection and ordering.
• Support efforts ensuring program discipline pathways are updated and aligned to industry need.
• Support verification that catalog content is accurate
• Collaborate with the program advisor and pathways coordinator to advise students in career pathways.
• Utilize retention strategies to maximize student success.
• Provide a safe and secure learning environment.
• Participate in developing and maintaining the program advisory committee.
• Support adjunct recruiting and hiring, interview, and recommend adjunct instructors and fulltime faculty for hire.
• Manage, mentor, and monitor adjunct instructors in the program.
• Support efforts to ensure faculty are informed of and following CCD’s grading policies.
• Collaborate with Chair and deans to facilitate articulation and transfer agreements, as needed.
• Participate in targeted professional development activities, certifications, and committees.
• Maintain and enhance professional expertise in the field by networking and developing partnerships.
• Make informed, fair and effective decisions based on thorough understanding of situations.
• Take action to promote work quality, continuous improvement, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support efforts to coordinate shop activities including work-study assignments, low-volume production, community requests, machine maintenance, and other related activities
• Effectively prepare and teach assigned classes at the scheduled time and place.
• Maintain posted office hours.
• Conduct timely assessments of student work and achievement.
• Respect others and creates opportunities for inclusion and valuing differences.
• Produce learning content as needed.

Service to the College

Service includes activities that fulfill the mission and goals of the college outside of the classroom.

These may include but are not limited to departmental service activities like curriculum coordination and development, assessment of student learning, administrative assignments, and committee work.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Education:(Minimum/Required)

Industry training or certificate related to machining or manufacturing.

Experience: (Minimum/Required)

• Three (3) years of direct industry experience in at least two of the following categories (not mutually exclusive):
  1. Manual Machining (mills and/or lathes)
  2. Blueprint reading
  3. CNC set up
  4. CNC programming
  5. Quality assurance
  6. Lean/Six Sigma process improvement

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: (Minimum/Required)

• Knowledge of industry standard techniques, machines, and terminology
• Knowledge of general college processes, policies, and procedures
• Skill with manual lathe and manual mill
• Skill in CNC lathe or CNC mills
• Ability to design in CAD/CAM software like MasterCAM, Solidworks, or Fusion 360
• Ability to manage teaching and program management responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: (Preferred)

AAS Degree or higher in Machining, Manufacturing, or Engineering subject areas.

Experience: (Preferred)

•One (1) year of teaching or training experience.

Additional Information

Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues.

When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population.

At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.

If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.

CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link:

https://www.cccs.edu/employee-resources/employee-benefits/.

SELECTION PROCESS

Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate.

Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under "Primary Duties" and specifically each item under “Minimum Qualifications”; an online application; resume; and transcripts.

All candidates, including current Community College of Denver

employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all material listed above.

Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully.

Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews.

All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccd which includes:

1. Electronic Application, Click ‘New Resume’ at the bottom of this page
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume
4. References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
5. Copies of transcripts, unofficial preferred
6. Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable

**All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts

***Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered.

Part-time experience is ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience equals 2 years full-time equivalency.