Welding/Machine Tool Technology Faculty- Full time/Tenure Track

Summary

Illinois Central College is seeking a qualified individual to provide lecture and laboratory instruction and student support activities for the existing CNC/Machine Tool Technology and Welding Technology programs.

Essential Functions

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide CNC/machine tool technology and welding students with appropriate college-level instruction and hands-on experiences that allow them to advance through associate of applied science degrees in CNC/Machine Tool Technology or Welding Technology.
• Organize courses of practical and technical instruction including the demonstration of the skills required by the industry, lectures on safety, theory, practices, methods, processes and terminology.
• Instruct students in the areas of welding processes, blueprint reading, metrology, manufacturing processes and related topics.
• Plan and supervise the work of students in the classroom and laboratories.
• Inspect and certify welds produced by college students and corporate trainees.
• Evaluate the progress of students’ technical knowledge and skills.
• Assist in ordering supplies for instruction.
• Meet with corporate partners, advisory council members, and other colleagues to develop new curriculum to improve courses or add to existing programs.
• Follow College corporate procedures, rules, and regulations for safe operation and practice.
• Ensure the equipment functions safely, properly, and meets requirements.
• Be able to work on a team with full-time adjunct faculty and staff members.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily preform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Diversity Statement: Illinois Central College is committed to ensuring every student is presented with opportunities that make them feel they belong here and have made the right choice. In your teaching philosophy, be sure to include examples and  explanation of how you make students from diverse backgrounds feel included and that they belong at your institution and how you would continue to do so at ICC.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Machine Tool Technology, Industrial/Manufacturing Technology, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Operations Management, Welding Technology, or Industrial Technology OR  Associate’s Degree in Machine Tool Technology, Industrial/Manufacturing Technology, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Operations Management, or Welding Technology AND a minimum of 2000 work hours as CNC machinist, manual-machinist, or welder OR Technical diploma &/or certificate in a Welding & a minimum of 4000 work hours as a welder OR 10 years’ work experience as CNC machinist, manual-machinist, or welder OR American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (AWS CWI) & a minimum of 30,000 work hours as a welder.
• Ability to instruct students by explaining, demonstrating and overseeing their exercises and giving advice on the immediate topic.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Machine Tool Technology, Welding, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Five years’ experience in teaching machining and/or welding.
• Two years’ experience teaching machining and/or welding at the college level.