Adjunct Instructor Early Technical College -- Machine Tool

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson is accepting applications for the part-time position of Adjunct Instructor for the Early Technical College Machine Tool Technology class at the Clarksville Campus.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of Technical Diploma in instructional area or equivalent higher education training with credentials in related field. A comparable combination of education and directly related work experience may be considered.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the Machine Tool field.
• Must possess a high degree of knowledge in the following areas: blueprint reading, shop theory, precision measuring, technical math.
  
  

Skills

• Must possess the organization and communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher and to interact with high school students.
• Must show evidence of good character and mature attitude.
• Must be willing to remain current in the field of instruction.
• Computer skills required.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with students, faculty, staff, the general public and business/industry representatives.
  
  

GENERAL DUTIES: The Adjunct Instructor in the Early Technical College Machine Tool Technology class is responsible for providing in-person theory and hands-on skills instruction to dual-enrolled high school students. Areas of instruction include blueprint reading, shop theory, precision measuring, technical math, CAD, safety, basic metallurgy, etc. The Adjunct Instructor must monitor, grade and evaluate individual student progress; maintain student records in the college’s student records management software; maintain appropriate documentation; submit timely reports; and other duties as assigned. This position is part-time and reports to the Clarksville Campus Director. Scheduled work hours are Monday through Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. between August and May each year. Scheduled class hours are 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is not a remote work position.

SALARY: $35.00 per hour. Commensurate with Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology salary guidelines.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: Complete application and submit resume at: Apply Now – Adjunct Instructor Machine Tool -- Clarksville. Review of résumés with completed application will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Applications received by June 30, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. A criminal/financial background check will be required for applicant selected.

TCAT Dickson does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by the Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Corey Choate, Vice President of Operations, corey.choate@tcatdickson.edu, 740 Hwy 46 S, Dickson, TN 37055, 615-441-6220. The TCAT Dickson policy on nondiscrimination can be found at https://www.tcatdickson.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement. 6/23/26