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Primary Objective

Machine Tool instructors are responsible for initiating the teaching and learning process with a focus on continuous improvement; creating an environment in which students can accomplish the learning competencies of the course of

instruction; maintaining, updating, designing and developing new curriculum.

The result should be students’ abilities to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, ethics, and use of proper tools to strengthen the profession.

Position Responsibilities

-Maintain curriculum within the college’s worldwide instructional design system.

-Instill professional principles, skills, and work ethics.

-Work with students both in theory and lab to fabricate parts to print specifications.

-Monitor and assess technical and academic progress and performance through college attendance and grading

recording systems.

-Assist with the maintenance of shop equipment when required.

-Other duties as assigned

Course Descriptions

MACH1110 – Machine Tool Fundamentals Lab

Manufacturing of parts through layout and bench work, includes the use of band saws, drill presses, surface grinders,

manual lathes and vertical mills. Basic principles in metal-cutting technology includes threading, tapers, knurling,

boring, radii cutting and milling procedures such as squaring stock, the use of rotary table and the many other milling

and turning operations.

MACH1120 – Machine Tool Fundamentals Theory

Identification, recognition and calculations associated with basic principles in metal-cutting technology including

machine feeds and speeds, threading, tapers, knurling, boring, radii cutting and milling and turning procedures.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS

· Facilitates learning activities so that students learn the principles, theory, skills, and work ethic necessary to

become proficient for entry level positions.

· Creates a positive learning environment.

· Monitors, assesses and advises learner on technical and academic progress and performance.

· Uses current academic and industry practices in assigned courses of instruction.

· Develops and upgrades lesson material, training aids and maintains equipment within assigned course of

instruction.

· Assists in the recruitment and placement of learners.

· Leads the process of maintaining equipment and recommends new equipment purchases within assigned

program.

· As a part of a team, designs and develops new curriculum within assigned program.

· Provides support, coaching, and guidance to faculty members.

· Participates in industry and/or professional organizations in order to maintain and enhance program health and

academic integrity.

· Other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

· Builds effective relationships; seeks out and responds to others appropriately; communicates clearly and

succinctly with peers and leadership; builds trust with others and establishes rapport.

· Executes change; demonstrates flexibility, is adaptable to change, strives for continuous improvement; works

with a sense of urgency.

· Demonstrates accountability; takes ownership of personal performance and development.

· Supports the school-wide commitment; supports the mission and vision of Dunwoody; meets or exceeds

customer and stakeholder expectations; supports a college environment that encourages and nurtures

diversity; focuses on quality and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Technical degree in related field

· Minimum of 6000 hours industry experience

· 1-3 years teaching experience (preferred)

· Strong PC skills, including experience with Microsoft Office suite programs; database management skills

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

About Dunwoody College of Technology

Founded in 1914, Dunwoody College of Technology is a private, not-for-profit, endowed institution of higher education. It is one of the few institutions of its kind in the nation, and has been a champion of applied education throughout its history. Its mission is to provide students with a high-quality technical education that result in an immediate job and a fulfilling career.Located in the Lowry Hill neighborhood next to downtown Minneapolis, Dunwoody College offers bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in a variety of technical fields. The College maintains strong ties to local business and industry and values a diverse faculty, support staff, and student body and their unique contributions to an inclusive Dunwoody community. As articulated by our founder William Hood Dunwoody, the College's vision is to provide "for all time" a place where people of diverse backgrounds receive learning opportunities that prepare them for "the better performance of life's duties."

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