Manufacturing Engineering Technologies Instructor Tenure Track

This position is open until March 19th 2023. Applications received by March 6th 2023, will have priority review. 

Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) is seeking a highly-skilled and innovative instructor to build a supportive environment for adult learners as they train for a career in machining and manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with the program’s diverse student body. Will help support the colleges work to cultivate an inclusive culture and campus climate by valuing diversity, sustaining an environment of belonging, and promoting equitable opportunities for all. The successful candidate will work to eliminate equity gaps and help students succeed in their chosen career path and in what is an increasingly diverse work environment.

 Well qualified applicants should be enthusiastic about continuously working to keep curriculum relevant, researching and implementing the latest automation technologies into the traditional machining workflow, to best prepare students for the dynamic careers that await them. Required skills include instructing Lean/TPS, manual machining, CAD/CAM, CNC machining, metrology, metallurgy and heat treatment. In addition to these fundamental skillsets. Successful applicants will possess the ability to work on a dynamic team that is innovating modalities and technical instruction in new directions such as technical applications of robotics, fixturing & workflows, and generative design, as well as human skills, creativity, and change-adaptability. 

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other faculty in the School of Advanced Manufacturing and carry out functions related to the position as described below. The candidate will work collaboratively with advising and other student services to best support student success. Additionally, the successful candidate will work collaboratively as an active participant in our shared governance processes.

Clover Park Technical College celebrates the many individuals that make up our community and embraces the opportunity to learn from both our differences and similarities. CPTC values equity and respect. We seek to create an environment of innovations and excellence and focuses on student success, lifelong learning, and social responsibility.

 This position's duties are performed in person on our Lakewood campus.  

This position is represented by the Clover Park Federation of Teachers, Local 3913, AFT/ AFT Washington.    

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Duty: Provide classroom and lab instruction utilizing a variety of teaching techniques to prepare students for employment in the manufacturing industry. 

• Create, implement, and modify curriculum as required to meet learning outcomes. 
• Maintain and manage classroom environment, equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of professionalism and mutual respect with students
• Utilize online learning management system and incorporate multiple modalities into curriculum planning
• Maintain a safe environment through instruction, policy and continuous evaluation of program equipment and laboratory space.
• Provide career guidance and job placement assistance. 
• Assess and provide feedback on student competencies as established by the industry and/or accreditation standards
• Maintain accurate student progress records updated in a timely manner and assess and provide feedback on student learning. 
•  Submit student grades in a timely manner. 

Duty: Perform administrative tasks for the Manufacturing Engineering Technologies program and the college 

• Document and keep records of student competency performance, attendance in accordance to program policies and college policies.
• Participate in program promotion events, program information sessions and other program marketing activities. 
• Work with the program advisory committee, program faculty and college administration to develop strategies for continuous program and course improvements.
• Attend college in-service, department and division meetings.
• Serve as an active participant in college shared governance. 
• Provide and maintain program information and communication with the college community

• Associate’s degree in a manufacturing or engineering-related discipline from a regionally-accredited institution plus appropriate industry accreditation. 
• More than 3 years of recent successful employment in manufacturing and/or engineering or technical instruction.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software.
• Experience with CNC Machine control and operations
• Experience with G & M code execution and troubleshooting. 
•  Experience in Lean/TPS team projects and implementation.

Application Instructions

• Complete application
• Upload a cover letter describing your skills and experience
• Complete Supplemental Questions
• All offers of employment at Clover Park Technical College are contingent upon successful completion of background checks which include criminal history. Information obtained from the background checks will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the specific position. 

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Supplemental Information At this time, Clover Park Technical College is not sponsoring H1-B Visas.

Land Acknowledgement Statement We acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the Puget Sound Salish peoples belonging to the Puyallup, Steilacoom, Nisqually, and Squaxin Island tribes and bands, and we honor and thank the traditional caretakers of this land. We value the tribes in our community and the impact that they continue to make on our college to this day. For more information about CPTC's commitment to indigenous tribes, please visit http://www.cptc.edu/diversity

Why we work for Washington State's Community and Technical Colleges

There are a host of reasons why we work at Clover Park Technical College, including the fact that we are part of a network called State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBTC). We are proud to be part of an institution that believes in building strong people, families, and communities. Community and technical colleges help people grow their skills and talents so they can become global citizens. Faculty and staff make colleges come alive, giving each student a place in which they want to learn. You can participate in college events, clubs, and committees which engage you, while college guest speakers enlighten and inspire you.

Our History

Clover Park Technical College is located in Lakewood, Washington. Our college has a rich history of professional and technical education dating back to the 1940s, when Clover Park School District established a War Production program, training civilians as auto mechanics, aircraft-service mechanics, ship-fitters, welders, and blueprint readers. Now, CPTC offers more than forty programs in Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Human Services, Business, Hospitality, Science Technology, Engineering, Transportation, and Trades. CPTC has two campuses: Our main campus is located in Lakewood, WA and our South Hill Campus is located in Puyallup, WA.  Learn more about Clover Park Technical College by visiting About CPTC.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Clover Park Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and committed to principles of diversity.  We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran.

Accessibility Statement 

As part of our commitment to equal opportunity, we strive to promote an accessible workplace for all employees, not only physically, but digitally. We are working to enhance our accessible workplace technologies, including an accessible online application system. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.neogov.com or our Career page, www.cptc.edu/careers  you can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources.  To learn more about what Clover Park Technical College is doing to promote technology access for all, please visit www.cptc.edu/accessibility.

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