• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Instructor

    Minnesota State (Brainerd, MN)


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    Working Title:

    Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Instructor

    Institution:

    Central Lakes College

    Classification Title:

    Tech College Faculty

    Bargaining Unit / Union:

    210: Minnesota State College Faculty

    City:

    Brainerd

    FLSA:

    Job Exempt

    Full Time / Part Time:

    Part time

    Employment Condition:

    Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

    Salary Range:

    Application Procedure:

    Please upload the following information with your application to be considered for this position:

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

    + Current Resume (Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week for each job.)

    + College Transcripts showing conferred/awarded date, your name, and the institution’s name (if selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.)

    Job Description

    Activities related to college teaching and learning, but not limited to the duties listed below:

    + Instructional planning, teaching, and learning.

    + Student recruitment, retention, and advising.

    + Lab/climate management.

    + Coordinate student and program-related activities.

    + Instructional facilitation.

    + Assessment of student performance.

    + Maintenance of professional skills and credentials.

    + Work closely with department to maintain and enhance curriculum and assess program outcomes.

    + Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, curriculum development, and college-wide committees.

    Salary Range:

    $43,067-94,542 (commensurate with education and experience)

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Two-year diploma in machine tool technology/machinist.

    + Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in machine setup, programming, troubleshooting and operation of both manual and CNC equipment.

    + One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

    Preferred Qualification

    + Knowledge of machining related software applications, such as Mastercam and SolidWorks.

    + Skills in manual machine operations.

    + Experience with CNC lathe setup, operation, and related tooling.

    + Experience in Plastic Injection Molding (Design and Build).

    + Experience with metal stamping and forming (Tool and Die, design and build).

    + Dedication to teaching and student learning providing quality education emphasizing college level standards.

    + Commitment to studying, analyzing, and implementing learning strategies that will help students reach their education goals.

    + Demonstrate familiarity with and commitment to the mission and constituencies of a comprehensive community and technical college.

    + Experience using teaching techniques that support diverse learning styles.

    + Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.

    + Knowledge and experience in the use of instructional technology course delivery.

     

    Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

     

    Monday-Friday, dependent upon course schedule/registration

     

    Telework (Yes/No)

     

    No

     

    About

     

    Central Lakes College is a comprehensive community and technical college serving about 5,500 students per year. With a knowledgeable, caring faculty and modern, results-oriented programs in comfortable facilities, CLC is the college of choice for seekers of success.

    Benefits Information:

    At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

    Desired Start Date:

    08-25-2025

    Position End Date:

    05-15-2026

    Open Date:

    05-27-2025

    Close Date:

    06-07-2025

    Posting Contact Name:

    Terri Henrikson

    Posting Contact Email:

    [email protected]