Adjunct Professor of Computer-Aided Technology - Automation​/Robotics

Adjunct Professor of Computer-Aided Technology - Automation/Robotics

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Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in automation or robotics. Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position. For application assistance or questions, please contact Human Resources at , Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Position Information (Default Section)

Posting Number:

Classification

Title:

Adjunct Professor

Working Title:

Adjunct Professor of Computer-Aided Technology - Automation/Robotics

Datatel Position A

Annual

Hours:

As needed or assigned

Placement Range: $740 per Credit Hour

Position Type:
Adjunct Faculty

Job Category

General Description:

An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.

Reports to:

Department Chair of Computer-Aided Technology

Reports from:
None

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience in automation, robotics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience directly dealing with automation and robotic processes and techniques.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience in the field of automation and robotics.
• Strong knowledge of robotic and automation systems (Fanuc, Kuka, ABB).
• Strong knowledge of programming languages (AB, Siemens PLC).
• Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills.
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.
• Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle).
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
• Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit.
• Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner.
• Ability to read and understand content to assist students when they have difficulty interpreting concepts.
• Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups.
• Ability to be available for office hours and provide means of communication with supervisor(s) and/or the department or division office.
• Must be punctual.
• Must be reliable.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

1. General physical requirements:
Light work; may occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

2. Physical activities:
Requires frequent communication with and listening to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform essential functions; frequent movement around the classroom; frequent standing; positioning to work with classroom and lab equipment or instruct/assist students; operation of computer and other office/classroom equipment; visual acuity for judging, observing, and assessing work.

3.

Working conditions:

Performs essential functions in an indoor classroom or office setting.

Preferred Qualifications

None

Work Hours

Day, evening, and/or weekend as required by section assignment; may be on-campus or online. This position may teach at high schools depending on concurrent enrollment demand.

Department

Division of Business and IT

Job Open Date

06/20/2024

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

HR Contact

Beth Holmes

Job Duties

An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the Dean agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to:

• Manage program and course curricula by writing course syllabi.
• Contribute to developing, implementing, and evaluating approved academic programs and developing new academic programs to meet community needs.
• Fulfill course, program, and department goals and objectives.
• Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from…