<p>The Faculty of Rapid Prototype Machinist provides classroom, laboratory, and related instruction under the supervision of the Department Chair and is responsible for planning and providing student instruction in accordance with approved syllabi, curriculum guidelines, and required program standards.</p> <p>Salary range is $52,274-62,274 depending on education and experience; faculty are offered 12-month contracts for 166 workdays between August-May.</p> <p>This is a grant-funded position that has no guarantee of employment beyond the duration of the grant.</p> <p>PERA retirees are not eligible to fill this position.</p> <ul> <li>Teaches courses as assigned within faculty workload guidelines. </li><li>Meets all scheduled classes unless the class has been canceled or with the permission of the Chair </li><li>Presents instruction via classroom, hybrid classroom/online, synchronous online, or asynchronous online modalities </li><li>Provides hands-on instruction in a lab setting, ensuring safety and proper machine operation </li><li>Guides students through individual and team-based prototyping projects </li><li>Develops and maintains current, industry-relevant course materials that reflect modern machining and rapid prototyping practices </li><li>Develops and updates curriculum that aligns with current industry standards </li><li>Assists in the development and implementation of the approved program curriculum and syllabi and participates in cooperative planning with colleagues </li><li>Assists with training of instructors and with the preparation of materials for them </li><li>Participates in college-wide assessment of student learning activities and/or projects </li><li>Assists in program reviews and evaluation process required by internal/external sources </li><li>Maintains and oversees lab equipment including 3D printers, CNC machines, and fabrication tools </li><li>Supports college makerspaces or innovation labs as needed </li><li>Maintains a culture of safety by enforcing OSHA standards, conducting regular safety training, and ensuring all students demonstrate competency in safe machine operation before independent work </li><li>Maintains regularly scheduled office hours (a minimum of five per week) for consultation or advisement with students </li><li>Performs student advisement and registration responsibilities professionally and accurately </li><li>Facilitates student participation in SkillsUSA and other professional development opportunities </li><li>Supports students in obtaining industry certifications (NIMS, AWS, etc.) </li><li>Collaborates with local industry partners to align courses with workforce needs </li><li>Actively engages in student recruitment, retention initiatives, and building partnerships with local manufacturing employers </li><li>Serves on and contributes to a minimum of one college committee or special task force per academic year after the first provisional year and represents the college in the community as requested </li><li>Attends all regularly scheduled department, division, and college meetings/trainings as required by contract, unless these meetings conflict with a scheduled class or unless the faculty member is excused by their Chair or Dean </li><li>Serves as a substitute within the program for absent colleagues for short-term absences as determined by the Chair, Coordinator, or Dean </li><li>Maintains a work schedule as agreed upon by the supervisor and in concert with the state and faculty workload policy (at least a forty-hour work week with a minimum of 24 hours on campus, which can include co-ops or off-campus assignments) </li><li>Participates in department meetings, accreditation, and professional development </li><li>Participates in the annual graduation ceremony </li></ul> <p>Education</p> <ul> <li>Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Machining Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field. </li></ul> <p>Experience</p> <ul> <li>At least 3 years of professional experience in machining, CNC operation, or rapid prototyping </li><li>Teaching experience in post-secondary or technical education. </li><li>Experience in curriculum development and course design. </li><li>Experience working in or managing a maker space or prototyping lab. </li><li>Experience with digital fabrication tools (e.g., laser cutters, electronics prototyping) preferred </li></ul> <p>License/Certification</p> <ul> <li>Possession of or ability to obtain Colorado CTE credential within first year </li><li>Possession of or post-hire willingness to obtain NIMS (National Institute for Machinist) credentials or willingness to obtain OSHA or industry safety certifications. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of best practices in teaching in post-secondary settings. </li><li>Knowledge of software development, networking, database management, or cybersecurity. </li><li>Knowledge of precision measurement tools and quality control procedures </li><li>Knowledge of blueprint reading, GD&T, and CAD/CAM software </li><li>Proficiency with 3D printers, CAD/CAM software (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Mastercam), and modern fabrication tools. </li><li>Proficiency with manual and CNC machining equipment (mills, lathes, grinders). </li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Learning Management System </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain industry partnerships for student placement and equipment donations </li><li>Ability to read and communicate in English. </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Ability to stand for extended periods </li><li>Ability to lift up to 15 pounds </li><li>Manual dexterity for operating precision equipment </li><li>Visual acuity for reading blueprints and measuring tools </li><li>Mobility around campus </li><li>Ability to work in an environment with machinery noise and metal dust </li><li>Hands-on instruction in lab and classroom settings </li><li>Exposure to machining tools, shop environments, and prototyping materials </li><li>Supervising student workstations </li></ul>