Jobs at JCCC - Details - Assistant Professor Construction Management
Position: Assistant Professor Construction Management
Department: Academic Affairs
Type of Position: Full-time Faculty
Exemption Status: Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies with course schedule, 40 hours per
week
Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No
Starting Salary Range: $55,069.00 - $93,037.00 and determined based on
relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.
Position Summary: JCCC is searching to fill our open Assistant Professor,
Construction Management Technology position.
Required Qualifications:
Associate's degree with 5 years work experience in the field being taught
OR
Bachelor's degree with 3 years work experience in the field being taught.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in teaching at the College level in Construction
Management.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Civil
Engineering, or closely-related field.
Experience with building information modeling software (BIM).
Experience with project management software such as MS Project.
Direct experience in Construction Management, covering all phases from
RFP/bidding to execution of completed projects.
Experience in one or more construction-related trades (carpentry,
plumbing, HVAC, electric, etc.).
To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume,
cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.
Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty
positions.
Benefits Category
For Full‑time Employees:
Health insurance with some employer paid options.
Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
14 days of paid holidays
Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible
dependents)
Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
And many more!
Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to:
Teaching – Faculty members are expected to be effective teachers and excel in
course instruction. Listed below are the minimum expectations of faculty who
teach at JCCC.
Effective teaching requires content expertise: Faculty must demonstrate
deep subject knowledge, including key concepts, current and relevant
research, methodologies, tools and techniques, and meaningful
applications. Consequently, faculty members are expected to do the
following:
Possess thorough and accurate knowledge of his or her specific field/discipline including the ability to evaluate and apply content.
Be committed to professional development by keeping current in their respective discipline.
Maintain faculty credentials as required by the college's accrediting agencies.
Effective teaching reflects sound instructional methods drawn from the
scholarship of teaching and learning, and cultivates a supportive learning
environment that allows students to think critically and experiment with
material. Therefore, faculty members are expected to do the following:
Select and develop instructional materials; plan and organize instruction to enhance student learning; create appropriate assignments to encourage student learning, the development of communication skills, and higher order thinking; and use available instructional technology, as appropriate.
Use a variety of proven methods of engagement and assessment that facilitate student mastery of the content.
Provide students constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback. Evaluate student learning by creating and applying course competencies and accurately evaluating student progress.
Strive to increase teaching effectiveness through the application of appropriate teaching and learning strategies; evaluate student learning and modify instructional methods and strategies as appropriate to meet diverse student needs.
Effective teaching communicates successfully. Effective teaching clearly
articulates high, achievable, and purposeful expectations. Effective
teaching adeptly guides meaningful course activities, allowing students to
advance their knowledge or skill. As a result, faculty members are
expected to do the following:
Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in clear communication of subject matter to the students.
Provide timely, substantive feedback in appropriate forms.
Effective teachers should meet institutional expectations. Therefore,
faculty members are expected to do the following:
Meet classes as scheduled; notify the appropriate Chair, Assistant Dean, or Dean in advance if they are to be absent, and, if possible, arrange for a substitute instructor or assignments for his or her class.
Be accessible to students through e-mail, wireless/cellular technology, or scheduled office hours including arranging, when necessary, additional time for appointments.
Prepare and distribute syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines and follow the published final exam schedule.
Maintain accurate records of students' academic standing; promptly provide final grades, attendance, and other information as required by administration.
Respect the confidentiality of student information; refrain from discussing or releasing such information except within recognized limits.
Evaluate students based solely on their academic performance and to respond promptly to student grade questions and/or appeals.
Member of the College Community – In addition to teaching, faculty members are
expected to be an active member of the college community. Listed below are the
expectations of faculty as responsible and professional representatives of
JCCC. Members of the college community should perform their professional
responsibilities in accordance with the goals, missions, and plans of the
department, program, division and College. Therefore, faculty members are
expected to do the following:
Fulfill all requirements as stated in College policies and procedures
including mandatory training.
Attend and participate in all required meetings and exercise stewardship in the use of college facilities and materials.
Submit information or materials related to their assigned duties as requested by college administrators or peers in a timely manner.
Members of the college community should contribute to the creation of a
collegial culture. As colleagues, all faculty have obligations that derive
from common membership in the community of scholars. Faculty do not
discriminate against or harass colleagues. They respect and defend the
free inquiry of associates, even when it leads to findings and conclusions
that differ from their own. Faculty accept their share of faculty
responsibilities for the governance of the institution (drawn from AAUP
Statement on Professional Ethics, 1966, Revised 1987, 2009). Therefore,
faculty members are expected to do the following:
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and stakeholders from across the College and the community in order to create, preserve, and enhance important partnerships.
Provide support for both adjunct and full-time colleagues in the form of consultation and cooperation; work as effective team members when required.
Treat all members of the college community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.
In addition, full-time faculty members are expected to serve the College
by contributing to the growth and enhancement of the College mission and
programs. Consequently, full-time faculty members are expected to do the
following:
Fulfill all requirements as stated in the Master Agreement.
Participate in instructional and College planning and assist in the recruitment and retention of students, faculty, and staff.
Serve on college, division, program, and department committees and assist the Chair or Dean in the exercise of their duties.
Attend and participate in professional development opportunities including activities during Professional Development Days and other opportunities offered by the College and/or external organizations.
Create and revise, develop and amend where appropriate, departmental or program curricula.
Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be
added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management,
formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift
assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by
business necessity.
About JCCC:
Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to
transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in
Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational
excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades
dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture
– not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences
that transcend the norm.
Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen
communities.
Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access,
learning and success.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does
not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry,
disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status,
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or
other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and
activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with
Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963,
the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act
of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with
Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the
Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all
other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies
(including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to
a Title IX Coordinator ([email protected]), or Director of Human Resources,
or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community
College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to
Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One
Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106,
Telephone: 816-268-0550, Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to:
[email protected].
Disclosure:
If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to
the [email protected]. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this
position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual
hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which
are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant
selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to
submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full
consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date
listed in posting.
Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated
at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and
work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.
Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as
required by business necessity.
If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in
the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at
913-469-3877, or email [email protected].
