High Voltage Line Technician

Overview

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 High Voltage Line Technician-related coursework at any KCKCC location while supporting the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic plan. This is a pool/adjunct position with applications accepted on an ongoing basis due to increasing demand for courses in this subject area.

• Provide formal instruction and leadership in the High Voltage Line Technician 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to train and work with a variety of 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.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

• 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.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer