FT Instructor, Machining Career Accelerator, NHC Endowment Grant TFT-12 Month

Minimum Education/Training:

Minimum Experience:

• Three to five years of relevant experience in Computer Integrated Machining or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of leadership experience such as serving as a lead, trainer, or supervisor. 

Preferred Education/Training:

• AAS degree in Computer Integrated Machining or related field from an accredited college or university
• Five to ten years of relevant experience in Computer Integrated Machining or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years of leadership experience. 

DEFINITION:

To coordinate and deliver classroom and lab instruction for the Machining Career Accelerator, an intensive 12-week training program designed in collaboration with industry partners to prepare participants for careers in precision machining. The Full Time Instructor serves as the primary instructor for the program and provides instructional leadership, curriculum coordination, and quality assurance to ensure the program meets employer expectations and college standards.

***This is a Time Limited, Temporary Full Time Grant Funded Position that ends December 2026 with potential to be extended***

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives general and technical supervision from the Senior Director, Workforce Development 
• Provides technical and instructional guidance to part-time instructors.

 

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

 

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the lead instructor for the Machining Career Accelerator, delivering both classroom and lab instruction focused on foundational and advanced machining skills.
• Provide leadership in the design, development, and implementation of curriculum, lesson plans, and assessments aligned with industry standards and employer requirements.
• Coordinate instructional activities and ensure consistent delivery among all instructors involved in the program.
• Support recruitment, selection, and onboarding of students; collaborate with admissions and workforce teams to ensure smooth enrollment processes.
• Evaluate student performance, provide feedback, and maintain accurate instructional and attendance records.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts by reviewing curriculum effectiveness and incorporating employer and student feedback.
• Collaborate with employer partners to align instruction with workforce needs and job placement opportunities.
• Maintain program equipment, materials, and lab spaces; ensure compliance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Mentor and support part-time instructors or lab staff as assigned.
• Represent the program at advisory committee meetings, industry events, and outreach activities as needed.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Other Important Functions:

• Assess material, supply, and equipment needs; submit requisitions and maintain an inventory of tools and resources.
• Support student recruitment and retention efforts; contribute to program marketing and community engagement.
• Collaborate with employer partners and college staff to ensure program outcomes align with workforce needs.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and safe work practices in lab and classroom environments.
• Participate in employer feedback sessions and advisory committee meetings as requested.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

Qualifications

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and tools used in precision machining and advanced manufacturing.
• Curriculum development, instructional techniques, and competency-based training models.
• Occupational safety standards and best practices for machining environments.
• Program management and coordination methods.
• Current trends and technologies in machining and manufacturing workforce development.

Ability To:

• Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Analyze problems; identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Effectively direct the provisions of the academic area to which they are assigned in support of the college programs.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  1. Making observations
  2. Reading and writing
  3. Communicating with others
  4. Operating assigned equipment
  5. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously 
  4. Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  1. Making sound decisions
  2. Responding to questions
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum Education/Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience:

• Three to five years of relevant experience in Computer Integrated Machining or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of leadership experience such as serving as a lead, trainer, or supervisor. 

Preferred Education/Training:

• AAS degree in Computer Integrated Machining or related field from an accredited college or university
• Five to ten years of relevant experience in Computer Integrated Machining or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years of leadership experience. 

 

Supplemental Information

 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If the highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
• Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master’s degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.  
• To claim veterans’ preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.

 

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Cape Fear Community College, its faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees are fully committed to the principles and practice of equal employment and educational opportunities. The College does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees in any programs and activities provided on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender (including gender identity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected status as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and any other applicable statutes and CFCC policies.

 

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