Hybrid Adjunct Machine Trades Instructor bei Lower Columbia College, WA

About the Department

At a Glance! Lower Columbia College is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled professional to join the team as an adjunct/part-time instructor in the Machine Trades program. 

LCC’s degree and certificate options provide graduates with a solid foundation of manual and CNC (computer numerical control) processes to prepare graduates to enter the workforce as machinists, millwrights, machine operators, programmers and/or other closely related fields. 

This position is responsible for teaching courses including, but not limited to Machine Shop I-III, CNC Machining Center Fundamentals, Turning, Milling and Advanced CNC. 

Instruction ranges from entry-level to advanced courses in machining and tool operation including safe use of hand tools, saws, grinders, drill presses, engine lathes, and vertical milling machines to more advanced projects focused on basic geometry, hole-making, turning, facing, boring, and precision measurement, and overall developing essential skills in safety and machine operation.

Courses are primarily delivered in person but utilize online learning resources. Training is available on related learning management systems. 

We are currently accepting applications on an on-going basis but have a need effective fall quarter (September) 2025 with options that may include day or evening instruction.

Lecture: $80.68 per contact hour (887.48) per credit

Lab: $60.08 per contact hour ($1321.76) per credit

Field-based experience Instruction: $43.64 per contact hour ($1,440.16 per credit)

More information regarding the program and courses is available at: https://lowercolumbia.edu/programs/trades/machine-trades/

LCC’s current Fall course schedule is available at:  https://lowercolumbia.edu/classes/
  
LCC has a strong commitment to making diversity, equity, and inclusion a core component of initiatives, program operations and professional development. We believe diversity enriches the educational experience for all students, faculty, and staff.

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Position Duties

• Impart expertise, enthusiasm, and professionalism in the instruction of machine trades courses. 
• Teach and demonstrate a variety of manual machining and CNC processes for students.
• Use effective classroom and instructional practices to prepare students for current  industry standards.
• Conduct classroom lectures, lab work and projects to prepare students with skills required for entry-level employment.
• Ensure that appropriate safety practices are used at all times, students are knowledgeable of safety techniques and personal protective equipment, and that all equipment and machines are in safe working order.
• Effectively prepare and present content to a diverse student population with various learning styles and abilities.
• Assess, evaluate, and document student learning and achievement of course competencies and outcomes. 
• Teach current learning outcomes and standards as identified in the course plan and syllabi.
• Provide verbal and written feedback to students in a timely manner including the grading of assignments.
• Utilize technology and online programs such as those available through Tooling U, Canvas--LCC’s Learning management system, to enhance student learning. 
• Provide individualized support to promote student success.
• Participate in professional development activities to comply with WA State vocational certification requirements for instructors (applicable to adjuncts teaching more 2/3 workload for more than one year). WA Skills Standards: https://www.skillstandardswa.org/
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Associate Degree in Machine Trades and three (3) years recent experience in the field; OR, training and experience resulting in Journeyman status; OR five years of equivalent combined education and on-the-job training.
• Knowledge of and experience in machining, operating procedures and equipment including lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, precision measurement tools, cutting tool geometry, CNC machining procedures.
• Strong understanding of safety standards and equipment operations. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in small groups and as a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work, collaborate and interact effectively with individuals who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicity, education, and cultural backgrounds.

Preferred Requirements

• One-year of supervisory experience.
• More than five years of work experience as a machinist or closely related field. 
• Experience with technology and computers including familiarity with common application programs such as Google and Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel.
• Prior teaching experience in a vocational setting. 
• Bachelor degree.

Other Qualifications

How to apply:

An online application must be completed for consideration. Click “Apply” at the top of the page to get started. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself):

• Letter of Interest (cover letter) - describing your interest in Lower Columbia College and this position, how your experience, knowledge/skills, education, abilities etc. meet the qualifications for this position

• Resume

• References - please provide at least three professional references including one current or former supervisor 

• Unofficial transcripts (including graduate or higher level education)

Upon request, accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Lower Columbia College Human Resources

For any questions regarding this job advertisement and/or department or campus culture, please call our Human Resources office at (360) 442-2120, or email us directly at [email protected].    

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State's Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. All Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, access, equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to Kendra Sprague, Vice President of Foundation, HR & Legal Affairs, 1600 Maple Street, PO Box 3010, Longview, WA 98632, [email protected], Phone number, (360) 442-2120, Phone number/TTY (800) 833-6388.

• Learn more on our Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment page.

• The college is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information, visit About Title IX.

• The college encourages qualified members of protected classes to apply.  

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

LCC celebrates and embraces diversity of all kinds, including differing beliefs, cultures, people, and experiences. We commit to institutional and individual changes that recognize, understand, and challenge patterns of social inequity and systemic disparities within our ever-changing world. For more information, see Diversity & Equity.

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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Lower Columbia College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Lower Columbia College's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lowercolumbia.edu/CleryASFR.

Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or professional association or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers or professional association. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.

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Conditions of Employment 

• If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate legal authorization to work for the duration of this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1995.

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• The College is committed to maintain an environment for teaching and learning which is free of drugs and alcohol.