Machine Technology

Job Classification
Compensation: $970.32 per credit hour
Employee category: Adjunct
FLSA status: Exempt

Position Details
Job Code: AA003Adjunct
Department: Machine Technology
Division: Career and Technical Education
Reports to: Dean of Career and Technical Education
Positions Supervised: None
Location: Primarily Technical Education Center and on-site, but any location assigned by the appropriate administrator

Job Purpose
Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently searching for Adjunct faculty to teach courses in Machine Technology. There may be additional sections to be taught at any location including daytime, online, virtually and/or at area high schools. 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 in all courses assigned.
• Work with the advisory committee and actively participate in Business and Industry.
• Provide related instruction with shop, laboratory, or other occupational experience that is appropriate to the career objectives of the student.
• Plan lessons and activities that will enable students to master skills and complete course objectives.
• Maintain an environment which is conducive to learning with particular attention to safety practices, good housekeeping, and student behavior.
• Develop career-related instructional materials relative to technological changes in business and industry.
• Utilize student-centered teaching strategies.
• Grade student assignments, submit midterm and final grades, keep accurate and up-to-date records of student progress, submit all required assessment items, and perform other functions relevant to the profession of teaching.
• Other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Machine Work Technology Standards and Regulations.
• Knowledge of print reading and operating machine repair and maintenance standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both students and faculty.
• Understanding of teaching and learning principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse student populations.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff to improve the educational experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to solve practical industry problems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Position Qualifications and/or Education

Minimum Qualifications and/or Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of industry-related experience in Machine Technology or related field.
• Two (2) years of training or teaching experience in Machine Technology or related field.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to drive college vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications and/or Education

• Associate degree in education or related field.
• Five (5) years of industry-related experience in Machine Technology or related field.
• Five (5) years teaching experience in an open enrollment, urban community college.
• Experience with a Learning Management System, such as Blackboard.
• Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.

Physical Requirements
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.
 

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Work Schedule

Primarily working evening hours. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs, may require weekend hours. Your appointment is contingent on sufficient enrollments, or on program and scheduling changes.

To Apply

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS 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 and Affirmative Action Educational Institution