Instructor – Machine Tool (Part-Time)

Hiring for: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 and Spring 2026

Job Summary

Provides quality instruction that will contribute to the learning experiences necessary for each student to meet the objectives of the course and to be successful in both their education and career development experiences.

Essential Duties

1. Instructs students in a classroom and/or the machine tool lab.
2. Provides and posts office hours for student contact before or after class, through telephone or email exchanges.
3. Prepares, distributes and utilizes instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate; incorporates the latest classroom technology when available and appropriate into instructional activities.
4. Structures classes and prepares clear student objectives and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives.  Maintains and revises curriculum to maintain currency.
5. Understands, develops and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates sensitivity to diversity within the College community.
6. Responsible for classroom, laboratory and departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate.
7. Understands and abides by College policies and regulations and other policies, procedures and materials as required by the College, department or division.
8. Convenes classes on time as scheduled.
9. Maintains evaluation and grading records for assigned students; enters grades and provides all necessary documentation for incompletes within established College timelines.
10. Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices.
11. May participate in professional development activities.
12. Maintains current licenses or certificates in areas of expertise.
13. May attend in-service sessions and division meetings.
14. Understands and uses the College's computer system.

Additional Duties

1. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of related work experience, college credits in machine tool or related manufacturing studies
• Able to read and interpret blueprints

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience
• Associates degree in machine operations or related manufacturing studies
• Experience working with non-traditional students 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in the metallurgy classroom and lab. 

PFTA

Mt. Hood Community College offers an exceptional benefits package for part-time employees that includes access to 100% employee paid medical, dental, vision, a Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), sick leave, retirement through Oregon PERS based on meeting eligibility requirements, and a tuition waiver for Community Education and Tuition Based classes. For more information about our benefits and wellness offerings, please visit our website here.