UFT Machine Trade Faculty

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Job Description

Anoka Technical College is seeking an experienced Machine Tool Technologist who is ready to help shape the next generation of skilled trades professionals. This is a unique opportunity to take the knowledge and skills you've built throughout your machining career and pass them on to future industry leaders.

As a Machine Tool Instructor, you will teach students the hands-on skills, safety practices, industry standards, and problem-solving techniques they need to succeed in today's manufacturing environment. Working from an established curriculum, you will guide students in both classroom and lab settings, helping them develop the confidence and technical abilities employers value.

What You'll Do

• Teach Machining Theory and hands-on technical skills
• Demonstrate industry’s best practices and safety standards
• Mentor and support students as they develop their skills
• Provide feedback and assess student performance
• Share real-world manufacturing experience and expertise
• Help maintain curriculum relevance with current industry standards
• Collaborate with faculty, industry partners, and advisory committees
• Participate in professional development opportunities

You do not need previous teaching experience to be successful in this role.

If you bring strong machining knowledge and industry experience, we'll help you develop the instructional skills needed to excel in the classroom. Through faculty mentorship, training, and ongoing professional development, you'll receive the support necessary to make a successful transition from industry professional to educator.

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Compensation will be based upon the number of credits assigned, education, and work related experiences. For more information on wages: MSCF Contract

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement

• Two year diploma in machine tool technology/machinist.

Occupational Experience Requirement

• Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in machine setup, programming, troubleshooting and operation of both manual and CNC equipment.

Recency Requirement

• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

Preferred Qualification

• Available to teach mostly evening classes
• Leadership/mentor experience - professional or personal
• Microsoft Office skills - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Other Requirements

This position is posted on the Minnesota State’s website from October 12, 2026-November 2, 2026. Posting closes on November 3, 2026 at 12:01 am central time on closing date. Please complete the online application form and upload these documents by the posting deadline:

• Cover Letter
• Resume Unofficial
• College Transcripts

Within your application material, please address specifically how you meet the qualifications for this position.

Applications must include transcripts to be considered. Copies of transcripts will be acceptable for applying. Successful candidates must provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

NOTICE: The college regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

In accordance with the Minnesota State’s Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MinnState’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

It is our commitment to ensure that the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates. Please contact the Anoka Technical College Human Resources Office, (763) 433-1160, to obtain these materials in an alternative media and/or to request reasonable accommodation during the selection process.

The safety of all members of ATC is of vital concern. The Clery Act Campus Crime & Security Report is available to perspective employees at http://www.anokatech.edu/AboutATC/PublicSafety.aspx. The campus Title IX Coordinator isThom Nordin and can be contacted at [email protected] or (763) 433-1424.

Anoka Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and employer.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Varies based on course schedules

About

Anoka Technical College (ATC) provides innovative career and technical education to help our students and communities live and learn well. ATC is located in Anoka, Minnesota.

The aligned institutions of Anoka Technical College and Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) are members of Minnesota State. With over 100 degree, certificate, and transfer programs across three campuses, ATC and ARCC have served the citizens of the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota since 1965. Annually, the two colleges (three campuses) serve more than 16,000 learners of all ages and ethnicities as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, or technical and certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers.

We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success. Our commitment to inclusive excellence seeks to extend beyond academic offerings to meet diverse student interests as well as regional and economic needs.

Our college prides itself in our support for students’ holistic needs. We have many students who are first-generation students, students with disabilities, veteran students, post-traditional students, and students who identify as LGBTQIA. The student population at ATC is composed of <1>

For more information about our college, please visit our website at http://www.anokatech.edu.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

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