Adjunct Faculty - Machining

Position Summary:

Engage students in the teaching/learning process, work assigned schedule, and perform other related duties as required. The position involves teaching Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology courses in traditionally delivered and web-based formats and meeting College service expectations. Potential subject matter to be taught based on candidate’s attributes include Machining Processes, Advanced Machining, CNC, Advanced CNC Mills and Lathes, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, and Mechanical Power Transmission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and teaching courses that fulfill the current curriculum goals and program learning objectives.


• Remains current with subject matter and instructional methodology.


• Maintains classroom hours in accordance with departmental and College policies.


• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in

• Communicates progress in the course to students in a timely manner.


• Determines and submits students' grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.


• Supports the mission of the program, division, and College.

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

• A · A.A.S. Degree in Machining/Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred but not required.


• Journeyman card and/or other industry certifications preferred but not required.


• Minimum of five plus years’ experience in related industry experience in machining. manufacturing, mechanical systems, or skilled trades required.

• Ability to work a combination of days/evening schedules 


• Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom situations


• Demonstrated commitment to student success and to enhancing teaching and learning 


• Proficient in Microsoft word-processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail 


• Proficient with learning management systems 


• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students 


• Capability to teach in more than one discipline 


• Demonstrated ability to advise students 


• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills 


• Effective problem-solving skills 


• Ability to work evening schedules.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. 


• Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

Statement of Commitment

As part of Terra State Community College’s ongoing commitment in providing the highest quality education and training to our students, faculty, staff and community, the College will:

• Educate students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth.


• Equip students with an opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions.


• Not require, favor, disfavor, or prohibit speech or lawful assembly.


• Create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community.


• Treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, will hold them to equal standards, and provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals’ race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.