Automation Engineering Technology; AET

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Pay grade level: N/A

Compensation: $1,020.32 per credit hour

Employee category: Adjunct

Department: Automation Engineering Technology (AET)

Reports to: Dean of Career and Technical Education

FLSA status: Exempt

Job Code: AA003

Adjunct

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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