To help students’ master subject matter and skills that will contribute to their personal and intellectual development.
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required.
2. Must be licensed in Kansas or Missouri and eligible for licensure in Kansas/Missouri.
3. Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
4. One year of teaching experience preferred – must be willing to maintain clinical competence.

 
SALARY:                  $742.00 per credit hour – Adjuncts cannot teach more than 10 credit hours per semester.
                                   
START DATE:          Fall, 2015
 
APPLY BY:              Open until Filled.
   
 
 
 



 

SUMMARY:   To help students’ master subject matter and skills that will contribute to their personal and intellectual development.
  
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other duties may be assigned.
 
1. Support College Policies and Procedures, Growth, and Enhancement of Mission:

• Convene scheduled classes in accordance with college policy.
• Maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to students and colleagues.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Contribute to college and division collaborative planning and development processes as they apply to the student learning process.
• As a part of shared governance principles, support recruitment and retention of students, faculty, and staff.
• Serve on committees and make a contribution to the work of the committee.
   

2.  Instruction:  Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.  Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and communicates the objectives to students.

• Communicate teaching philosophy to students.
• Articulate, accept, and uphold the mission and purpose of Kansas City Kansas Community College.
• Demonstrate a student-centered philosophy.
• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline.
• Stay current in subject matter through professional development activities.
• Infuse diversity into curriculum.
• Infuse local, community, global, and environmental awareness into curriculum.

 
3.  Facilitation of the Teaching Learning Process:

• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning.
• Construct competency-based syllabi.
• Maintain up-to-date course content.
• Provide learning activities that meet course objectives.
• Incorporate appropriate General Education learning outcomes into curriculum.
• Meet learning needs of diverse student populations.
• Integrate available instructional technology when appropriate.
• Select texts and supporting materials.

 
4.  Evaluation of Student Learning:

• Adhere to division-determined and KBOR approved course outcomes.
• Adhere to College, State, and Federal established deadlines for submitting reports and records related to student learning and student outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Assess Student Learning:  Utilize assessment techniques to monitor student progress and success as outlined in the division and college assessment plans.

 
Technology:

• Operate and stay current on appropriate instructional technology equipment (over-heads, computers, Display Devices, Smart classroom equipment, etc.).
• Demonstrate Computer Literacy and Internet Skills.
• Retrieve and manage information via technology.
• Demonstrate a willingness to provide online instruction.

 
Communication:

• Communicate effectively using reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Work in teams.

 
Attendance:

• Attend and participate in division meetings, in-services, and college-sponsored events.
• Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents, such as, presentation at conferences in discipline, publishing in journals, books, etc.
• Participate in graduation exercises.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises classroom and students.
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:          
Master of Science degree in Nursing required.  Must be licensed in Kansas or Missouri and eligible for licensure in Kansas/Missouri.  The minimum of 2 years of nursing experience; 1 year of teaching experience preferred; must be willing to maintain clinical competence.
 
Adjuncts cannot teach more than 10 credit hours per semester.
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram, or schedule form.
 
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:   Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.  Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents. Skill in oral and written communication.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
 
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as the ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.  Ability to present information to students and respond as needed required. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands simultaneously and to interact with the public and other staff.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
             
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.              
 
SALARY:                  $742.00 per credit hour – Adjuncts cannot teach more than 10 credit hours per semester.
                                   
START DATE:          Fall, 2015
 
APPLY BY:               Open until Filled.