Automation Engineering Technology (AET)
JOBCLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $1,070.32 per credit hour
Employee category: Adjunct
Department: Automation Engineering Technology (AET)
Reports to: Dean of Career and Technical Education
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: AA003Adjunct
Location: Primarily TEC, but any other college location as 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 Automation Engineering 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
accepted on an on-going basis due to increasing demand for courses in this
subject area.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Provide formal instruction and leadership in the Automation Engineer
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.
Ensure students are following appropriate safety practices.
Participate in regular professional development.
Participate in regular program meetings with program faculty and staff.
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to train and work with various students and learners.
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
Visitwww. kckcc.eduand click onCAREERS 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
