Adjunct, Basic Electrical Circuits - IMT

Pay is $1,304 per credit hour.

Schedule:

Section A: T/TH, 7:00-9:00 am, August 25 to December 11

Section C: T/TH, 9:00-11:00 am, August 25 to December 1

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Kirkwood Community College's Industrial Technologies Department is seeking a part-time instructor for ELE-364 Basic Electrical Circuits (4 credits). A successful candidate will have at least three years of relevant industry experience working with electrical systems and circuits, including electrical safety, soldering techniques, electrical theory, terminology and symbols, electrical calculations, meter usage, magnetic induction, transformers, and magnetic relays. Candidates should be self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to clearly communicate foundational electrical concepts while connecting classroom theory to practical, hands-on lab activities.

Adjunct faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions scheduled intermittently based on institutional need. Adjuncts are not guaranteed work in any semester and are notified of course assignments prior to each term as courses become available.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

• Provide face-to-face instruction in discipline
• Teach using the department's established curriculum, syllabus, and assessments while collaborating with faculty to maintain consistency across course sections.
• Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty on a regular basis.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on a regular basis.
• Utilize the Kirkwood Learning Management System to post course syllabi and relevant documents and provide access to the student grade book.
• Regularly engage in professional development activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course.
• Abide by and enforce safety rules when in a lab setting.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

About Kirkwood Community College

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