Instructional Coordinator: Advanced Manufacturing & Machining

Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two-year colleges in the state of Missouri. SCC's service area includes a six-county region with a population exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located in Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus features the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute. Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus located in Wentzville features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in delivering high quality education in a state-of-the-art learning environment. The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving the community by "focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life-long learning within a global society."

The Instructional Coordinator - Advanced Manufacturing & Machining provides leadership, coordination, and instructional support for machining and advanced manufacturing programs housed within the Regional Workforce Innovation Center and provides coordination and oversight of a manufacturing‑related logistics program. The position ensures program quality, instructional consistency, safety, and compliance with academic and industry standards.

The Coordinator supports curriculum coordination, scheduling, equipment and lab readiness, assessment of program effectiveness, and student success initiatives. Teaching responsibilities are limited to machining and advanced manufacturing disciplines and may comprise up to 49% of the assigned workload. Logistics responsibilities are limited to program coordination and oversight only and do not include teaching duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Coordination, Oversight, and Effectiveness

• Coordinate and oversee machining, advanced manufacturing, and manufacturing‑related logistics programs to ensure alignment with industry standards, academic expectations, and workforce needs.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, student outcomes, and instructional delivery; assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation and review of the college catalog, class schedules, course descriptions, and other public information related to assigned programs.
• Maintain accurate academic, equipment, and program records in accordance with institutional policy, state and federal regulations, and Board of Trustees requirements.
• Support recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives for assigned programs.

Instruction

• Teach selected credit‑based courses and/or laboratory sections in machining and advanced manufacturing based on credentials and program needs, not to exceed 49% of assigned workload.
• Ensure instruction reflects current industry practices, safety standards, and learning outcomes.
• Support students through clear communication, demonstration of skills, and verification of competency.

Lab, Equipment, and Safety Oversight

• Coordinate setup, operation, and routine maintenance of machining and advanced manufacturing laboratories, including CNC and manual machining equipment.
• Apply and enforce safe practices in all classroom and lab activities; ensure compliance with applicable industry rules, regulations, and safety procedures.
• Maintain working knowledge of equipment operation, training procedures, testing protocols, and best practices used in the industrial technology discipline.
• Collaborate with facilities, IT, and vendors to maintain a safe, effective, and well‑functioning learning environment.

Collaboration, Supervision, and Communication

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administrators in a diverse educational environment.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with individuals from varied backgrounds.
• Provide guidance and coordination support to faculty and instructional staff associated with assigned programs.
• May assist with recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, and supervision of faculty, staff, or student employees, including completion of related documentation and performance feedback when assigned.
• Provide responsive, professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to support instructional and operational needs.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of machining and advanced manufacturing practices, including industry rules, regulations, equipment, and safety standards.
• Knowledge of classroom procedures, student conduct expectations, and instructional best practices.
• Ability to monitor, assess, and improve program effectiveness and instructional quality.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting academic programs through quality, consistency, and excellence.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage schedules, records, and multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, faculty, staff, and industry partners.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment and support student success.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Machining, Manufacturing Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a closely related field OR an equivalent combination of education and significant industry experience.
• Five (5) or more years of recent industry experience in machining and/or manufacturing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of: CNC machining (mills and lathes), Manual machining processes, CAD/CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, Fusion, SolidWorks), Precision measurement and basic metrology.
• Ability to teach and support credit‑based manufacturing instruction.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Prior teaching, training, or instructional coordination experience in a higher education or technical training environment.
• Industry certifications such as NIMS, SME, MSSC, or OEM certifications.
• Experience or knowledge in logistics, supply chain operations, warehousing, inventory control, or manufacturing‑related logistics systems (program coordination and oversight only).

Relevant industry experience may be substituted for formal educational requirements. Candidates with extensive hands‑on machining or manufacturing experience who demonstrate instructional capability are strongly encouraged to apply.

St Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer