Part - Time Instructor, Advanced Manufacturing - CNC Machining - FY 2026

Description

DWED (Department of Workforce and Economic Development) and the Applied Technology Department at the College of Southern Nevada invite applications for a Part-Time Advanced Manufacturing - Machining Instructor within the Advanced Manufacturing Program beginning immediately. The successful candidate will demonstrate industry and teaching experience.

Responsibilities

The Advanced CNC Manufacturing Instructor will develop and instruct lab and lecture classes and develop student learning outcomes and course descriptions. This includes organizing instruction towards achieving student learning objectives; selecting textbooks and another curriculum; conferring with students; evaluating student mastery and providing a safe and positive classroom and laboratory environment.

Primary teaching areas are in Advanced Manufacturing Technology topics such as :

Metrology

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Machining

CNC Milling and Turning

CADD and Additive Manufacturing (Preferred)

Automation with PLCs and Robotics (Preferred)

Related engineering technology and technical physics classes

Other duties will include :

Program assessment and curriculum development; student mentoring; assess student learning and progress, scholarship of teaching and learning; maintaining accurate student records, upholding professional and ethical standards, participate in professional development activities; outreach to the college, community, and profession; supervising student assistants and staff as necessary; collaborate with other instructors and staff and duties as assigned by the Director of Advanced Manufacturing.

The candidate is expected to participate in student recruitment activities. The candidate will participate and assist the team to maintain and develop strong industry and community partnerships, within and outside of the program advisory committee. They will also commit to continuing their professional development as an educator through attendance at industry conferences and membership in professional associations.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in the following : Industrial or Mechanical Technology; Mechanical Engineering (Degrees in related fields are also acceptable) OR five (5) years of industrial experience in a machining environment AND

A minimum of 1 year of work experience in a machining environment using CNC Mill / Lathe Machines

Teaching experience in Career and Technical Education (Preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the minimum requirements, the department encourages applicants with the following credentials to apply :

Bachelor's degree in education, adult education, or a related field

Experience teaching IET programs, preferably in a CTE setting

Experience teaching ABE, including ESL, math, and reading

10 or more years of work experience in Manufacturing or Industrial Technologies

5 or more years of work experience in Machining

1 or more years of experience teaching in Career and Technical Education

Leadership / Management Experience

Industrial certifications such as NIMS, NC3, etc.

Experience teaching online / hybrid classes, Canvas

Experience creating a college curriculum

Experience developing an industrial lab in a college setting, such as a Machining, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Technologies Lab

Experience working in diverse multicultural situations

Starting Pay

$40.00 per hour

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

48.8%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application :

Resume

Cover Letter

Academic Transcripts

Contact information for three professional references

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

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Posting Close Date

06 / 30 / 2026

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11 : 59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.