"Adjunct Faculty - Electrical Technology"

Electrical Technology

Company: Kansas City Kansas Community College

Job Location:

Category: Electronics and Electrical Trades

Type: Full-Time

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Pay grade level: N/A

Compensation: $1,020.32 per credit hours

Employee category: Adjunct

Position type: Adjunct Faculty

Department: Electrical Technology

Reports to: Dean of Career and Technical Education

FLSA status: Exempt

Job Code: AA003Adjunct

ID: 1702

Positions Supervised: None

Location: Primarily TEC, but any location assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY

Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently searching for an adjunct faculty member to provide high-quality, learner-centered instruction for students enrolled in Electrical Technology-related coursework at any KCKCC location while supporting the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.

This is a POOL position. Application materials for this adjunct position are accepted on an ongoing basis due to the increasing demand for courses in this subject area.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Provide formal instruction and leadership in the Electrical Technology program using learner-centered pedagogy.
• Ensure curriculum, resources, and materials are updated with industry standards and practices.
• Specify, select, operate, and maintain equipment and/or training modules required to support the specific course(s) taught within departmental budget constraints.
• Ensure program equipment stays current and on trend with the industry.
• Work with program personnel on the departmental budget.
• Maintain and update course syllabi addressing targeted student abilities, specific competencies, textbook requirements, grading/assessment methodology, course scheduling, and/or other items as required.
• Prepare course lesson plans utilizing the approved program syllabi.
• Demonstrate commitment to the program, division, and total institution by timely attendance and submission of required grades, attendance, or other miscellaneous reports to the administration.
• Help to recruit and market the program to potential students.
• Collaborate on textbook section and educational resources to support the program learning with program personnel.
• Complete all assessment activities per the Office of Assessment’s guidelines, including program review and documentation.
• Participate in industry-based advisory board meetings in support of a college-level program. The advisory board must meet a minimum of twice per year.
• Assist in student job placement and follow-up.
• Ensure students are following appropriate safety practices.
• Participate in regular professional development.
• Participate in regular program meetings with program faculty and staff.
• Serve on institutional committees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong computer and technology skills.
• Able to work professionally and collaboratively with industry partners.
• Knowledge of the latest industry technology and ability to integrate the technology into the program.
• Ability to work within institutional policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships.
• Ability to work with students, colleagues, and supervisors collaboratively and professionally.
• Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with college stakeholders and the community.
• Ability to follow and issue instructions.
• Demonstrated communication, presentation, educational service, and interpersonal skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of related industry experience.
• Associate degree in an appropriate discipline.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK SCHEDULE

Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours. Your appointment is contingent on sufficient enrollments, or on program and scheduling changes.

TO APPLY

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.***

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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