Instructor Pool: Computer Numeric Control (CNC)
Lane Community College, Eugene, OR, United States
Instructor Pool: Computer Numeric Control (CNC)
Our Business, Technology, and Trades Division at Lane Community College is seeking to expand its pool of part-time faculty to teach Computer Numeric Control (CNC) courses. Beyond the required education and experience, instructors must have a passion for what they teach and have teaching styles that support student success. Instructors are responsible for following Division and College procedures in support of teaching and learning. This is an application pool posting for 2026. The assigned location for this position is at Lane Community College's main campus located in Eugene, Oregon.
Position Information:
Posting Number: 260010
Job Title: Instructor Pool: Computer Numeric Control (CNC)
Classification: Part-time Faculty
Position Type: Contracted Part-Time Faculty
Anticipated Start Date: As Needed
Salary/Wage: Hourly
Salary/Compensation Statement: Our application is used to determine the initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered. Starting range for part-time faculty is Step 1
Step 10, see our Part-time Faculty Salary Schedule in our Part-time Faculty Payroll Information section. The Part-time Faculty benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and paid sick leave. Part-time faculty may be eligible for full contracted benefits after meeting certain criteria.
Working Schedule: Classes are assigned by the Division Dean based on need, enrollment, and availability of contracted and/or senior part-time faculty. Most Computer Numeric Control (CNC) classes are from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday through Thursday (subject to change).
FLSA: Exempt
Position Status: Temporary
Full/Part: Part-Time
Annual Schedule: Other
Annual Schedule Details: If other - see working schedule.
Required Qualifications:
Required Education: Associate of Applied Science in Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Technology or related field OR Equivalent education and professional field experience appropriate to the position.
Required Experience: Two (2) years of experience in Computer Numeric Control (CNC) or a related field.
Licensure or Certification Requirements:
Conditions of Employment: Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Education - Bachelors in Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Technology or equivalent.
Preferred Experience - Experience in CAM. Teaching experience or industrial training experience.
Language Statement: We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement: Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement: We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose: The Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Program Part-time Faculty position will be responsible for CNC related training courses. The primary responsibility of the CNC instructor is to provide quality teaching in a full range of community college manufacturing courses. Instructors are needed for one or more of the following areas: CNC Setup and Operation, CNC Programming, CNC Projects, Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing Processes, Solid Modeling, CAM, Safety and Basic Shop Practice, Shop Measurement, Coordinate System, and Metal Cutting Basics. Program desired qualities include a relatively diverse background with a mix of teaching and project management experience as well as hands-on experience within the manufacturing industry.
Essential Functions:
Division Functions:
Plan, write, and administer CNC curricula to include instruction in the varied learning environments, such as in-person, online, remote, and hybrid formats
Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within the CNC Program
Set up and prepare class/lab materials prior to the start of class to ensure timeliness and student success in the classroom and the lab spaces
Support student learning through activities that include:
Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, timesheet completion, release time, textbook ordering and related functions
Sustain currency in discipline and innovation in teaching
Collegial participation in faculty performance evaluation process
Maintain and post office hours in alignment with College expectations
Maintain physical campus presence for instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community, as specified in the College Operations Policies and Procedures
Maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, and/or other documentation; ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventory
Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students
Other duties as assigned
Curriculum Delivery:
Create high-quality classroom instruction
Develop and revise course content and materials
Establish learning outcomes consistent with core ability outcomes, assess outcomes using appropriate assessment tools, and use assessment results to inform improvements at a program and course level
Incorporate college values into the curriculum and promote a respectful learning environment including facilitating awareness of multicultural and diversity issues in curricula
Teach and develop all class syllabi and course materials, in a form that can be directly delivered to, and used by, students
Confer with students on course materials
Deliver curriculum to students in traditional and online formats
Equity and Inclusion:
Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities
Duties are carried out respectfully and inclusively, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status
Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilities
Must demonstrate an active concern for students, staff, and the public
Supervision Statement: Faculty report to a Department or division dean, and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of the college: Lane Community College Vision, Mission, Values.
Physical Demands/Working Environment: Coordinate fine and gross motor movements. Coordinate hand/eye movements. Maintain balance from any position. Negotiate level surfaces, ramps and stairs. Attend to cognitive and psychometric tasks for more than two (2) hours a day; work on a computer for more than one (1) hour a day; ability to transport or lift up to fifty (50) lbs with assistance as needed; stand or sit for extended periods of time. Work indoors, in office space, classrooms, or manufacturing labs. Work safely.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of & Skill in Knowledge of the differences among learning styles, current advances in teaching methods and uses of technology in education, and the ability to integrate these elements into curricula and teaching methods. Current skills in effective teaching methods and knowledge related to a broad range of metal manufacturing technologies including machine operation (manual and CNC programming), maintenance, and manual milling skills. Skills in teaching individuals and groups with diverse backgrounds and varying needs. Ability to advise, motivate, encourage, explain options, and guide students in the learning process. Plan, implement and evaluate professional-technical courses. Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to student learning; establish and maintain effective working relations with faculty, students, and staff; communicate effectively. Demonstrate organizational abilities. Understand how to manage time
Our Business, Technology, and Trades Division at Lane Community College is seeking to expand its pool of part-time faculty to teach Computer Numeric Control (CNC) courses. Beyond the required education and experience, instructors must have a passion for what they teach and have teaching styles that support student success. Instructors are responsible for following Division and College procedures in support of teaching and learning. This is an application pool posting for 2026. The assigned location for this position is at Lane Community College's main campus located in Eugene, Oregon.
Position Information:
Posting Number: 260010
Job Title: Instructor Pool: Computer Numeric Control (CNC)
Classification: Part-time Faculty
Position Type: Contracted Part-Time Faculty
Anticipated Start Date: As Needed
Salary/Wage: Hourly
Salary/Compensation Statement: Our application is used to determine the initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered. Starting range for part-time faculty is Step 1
Step 10, see our Part-time Faculty Salary Schedule in our Part-time Faculty Payroll Information section. The Part-time Faculty benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and paid sick leave. Part-time faculty may be eligible for full contracted benefits after meeting certain criteria.
Working Schedule: Classes are assigned by the Division Dean based on need, enrollment, and availability of contracted and/or senior part-time faculty. Most Computer Numeric Control (CNC) classes are from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday through Thursday (subject to change).
FLSA: Exempt
Position Status: Temporary
Full/Part: Part-Time
Annual Schedule: Other
Annual Schedule Details: If other - see working schedule.
Required Qualifications:
Required Education: Associate of Applied Science in Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Technology or related field OR Equivalent education and professional field experience appropriate to the position.
Required Experience: Two (2) years of experience in Computer Numeric Control (CNC) or a related field.
Licensure or Certification Requirements:
Conditions of Employment: Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Education - Bachelors in Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Technology or equivalent.
Preferred Experience - Experience in CAM. Teaching experience or industrial training experience.
Language Statement: We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement: Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement: We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose: The Computer Numeric Control (CNC) Program Part-time Faculty position will be responsible for CNC related training courses. The primary responsibility of the CNC instructor is to provide quality teaching in a full range of community college manufacturing courses. Instructors are needed for one or more of the following areas: CNC Setup and Operation, CNC Programming, CNC Projects, Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing Processes, Solid Modeling, CAM, Safety and Basic Shop Practice, Shop Measurement, Coordinate System, and Metal Cutting Basics. Program desired qualities include a relatively diverse background with a mix of teaching and project management experience as well as hands-on experience within the manufacturing industry.
Essential Functions:
Division Functions:
Plan, write, and administer CNC curricula to include instruction in the varied learning environments, such as in-person, online, remote, and hybrid formats
Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within the CNC Program
Set up and prepare class/lab materials prior to the start of class to ensure timeliness and student success in the classroom and the lab spaces
Support student learning through activities that include:
Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, timesheet completion, release time, textbook ordering and related functions
Sustain currency in discipline and innovation in teaching
Collegial participation in faculty performance evaluation process
Maintain and post office hours in alignment with College expectations
Maintain physical campus presence for instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community, as specified in the College Operations Policies and Procedures
Maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, and/or other documentation; ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventory
Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students
Other duties as assigned
Curriculum Delivery:
Create high-quality classroom instruction
Develop and revise course content and materials
Establish learning outcomes consistent with core ability outcomes, assess outcomes using appropriate assessment tools, and use assessment results to inform improvements at a program and course level
Incorporate college values into the curriculum and promote a respectful learning environment including facilitating awareness of multicultural and diversity issues in curricula
Teach and develop all class syllabi and course materials, in a form that can be directly delivered to, and used by, students
Confer with students on course materials
Deliver curriculum to students in traditional and online formats
Equity and Inclusion:
Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilities
Duties are carried out respectfully and inclusively, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status
Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilities
Must demonstrate an active concern for students, staff, and the public
Supervision Statement: Faculty report to a Department or division dean, and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies, and procedures of the college: Lane Community College Vision, Mission, Values.
Physical Demands/Working Environment: Coordinate fine and gross motor movements. Coordinate hand/eye movements. Maintain balance from any position. Negotiate level surfaces, ramps and stairs. Attend to cognitive and psychometric tasks for more than two (2) hours a day; work on a computer for more than one (1) hour a day; ability to transport or lift up to fifty (50) lbs with assistance as needed; stand or sit for extended periods of time. Work indoors, in office space, classrooms, or manufacturing labs. Work safely.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of & Skill in Knowledge of the differences among learning styles, current advances in teaching methods and uses of technology in education, and the ability to integrate these elements into curricula and teaching methods. Current skills in effective teaching methods and knowledge related to a broad range of metal manufacturing technologies including machine operation (manual and CNC programming), maintenance, and manual milling skills. Skills in teaching individuals and groups with diverse backgrounds and varying needs. Ability to advise, motivate, encourage, explain options, and guide students in the learning process. Plan, implement and evaluate professional-technical courses. Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to student learning; establish and maintain effective working relations with faculty, students, and staff; communicate effectively. Demonstrate organizational abilities. Understand how to manage time