Temp Faculty (NonCredit): Lean Consultant Instr (2026-2027)

Job Summary

POOL POSITION

Application materials for this position is accepted on an on-going basis due to increasing demand. Assignments may be scheduled but not granted based on enrollment and/or operational decisions.

The Workforce and Economic Development Division (W.E.D.) of Metropolitan Community College is the leader in innovative workforce solutions and community enrichment. We partner to first develop our community in order to develop it economically for the growth of the Kansas City metro’s citizens; families, businesses, industry, organizations, and associations.

Temporary faculty serve the college and students by providing high quality instruction and engaging in instruction related activities. Temporary faculty are expected to perform all duties associated with teaching an assigned course to include all course preparation, meeting with students, entering grades, and other duties related to course delivery. Upon employment temporary faculty must maintain updated credentials as required by the college’s accrediting agencies.

Employment Restrictions

• An annuitant of the Missouri Retirement System must adhere to the applicable regulations.
• Employees, who possess a valid Missouri Teaching Certificate, may be required to participate in the Public School Retirement System of Missouri (PSRS).
• Temporary faculty may be assigned up to ten (10) work units per semester for fall and spring. An additional two (2) work units per term may be assigned with approval from the dean and notification to human resources but no more than twenty-four (24) work units in an academic year. For summer, work units may not exceed 3.5 work units in June, and 3.5 work units in July.
• Noncredit courses taught during the normal academic year are included in these limitations.
• Combination Load Maximum: If a temporary faculty member’s load includes work unit and clock hour assignments, the combined weekly clock hour total will be monitored to adhere to temporary faculty assignment limitations.

Employees assigned responsibilities through Workforce and Economic Development may be compensated based on assigned work units or clock-hours, in accordance with MCCKC guidelines for temporary employment.

Essential Functions

• Deliver noncredit Lean and continuous improvement instruction, including Lean principles, process mapping, waste identification, problem-solving, and Kaizen methodologies, using applied, learner-centered instructional strategies.
• Apply Lean consulting practices by integrating real-world case studies, simulations, and workplace scenarios into approved MCCKC curriculum, customizing instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and employer partners.
• Assess learner skill acquisition, provide coaching and feedback on Lean tool application, and model continuous improvement by evaluating and enhancing instructional effectiveness.
• Adhere to MCCKC policies and instructional standards, maintain professional conduct, and collaborate with Workforce & Economic Development staff and partners to support program objectives and workforce outcomes.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree
• Indicated experience in use of Lean methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred