Surveying Technology Instructor and Coordinator

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $54,175.50 - $75,962.80. Commensurate with education as outlined in the collective bargaining contract schedule for 2023-2024.
Employee category: Faculty (212 Days)
Department: Surveying Technology
Reports to: Dean of Career and Technical Education  
FLSA status: Exempt
Job Code: AA110212INS
Location: Primarily Technical Education Center (TEC), but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY
Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) is currently searching for a full-time faculty member to provide high quality, learner-centered instruction for students enrolled in Surveying Technology related coursework at any KCKCC location while supporting the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Provide formal instruction and leadership in the Surveying Technology program using learner centered pedagogy.
• Ensure curriculum, resources, and materials are kept current with industry standards and practices.
• Specify, select, operate, and maintain necessary equipment and/or training modules required to support the specific course(s) being taught within departmental budget constraints.
• Ensure program equipment stays current and on trend with the industry.
• Work with program personnel on the departmental budget and utilize the e-purchasing system for purchase and procurement of programmatic items.
• 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.
• Provide timely submission of required grade, attendance, or other miscellaneous reports to the administration.
• Help to recruit and market the program to potential students.
• Collaborate on textbook selection and educational resources to support the program learning with program personnel.
• Complete all assessment activities including program review and documentation per the Office of Assessment’s guidelines.
• Maintain an industry-based advisory board in support of a college-level Surveying Technology program. The advisory board must meet a minimum of twice per year.
• Design and administer on-campus laboratory sessions to be conducted on campus during the semester one Saturday per month (more if necessary).
• Coordinate with Kansas Society of Land Surveyors members and vendor organizations to arrange for availability of the proper needed equipment for each laboratory.
• Assist with student job placement and follow-up.
• Ensure students are following appropriate safety practices.
• Participate in regular professional development.
• Hold regular program meetings with program faculty and staff.
• Serve on institutional committees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to train and work with diverse students and learners.
• Strong computer and technology skills.
• Ability 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 work with students, colleagues, and supervisor in a collaborative and professional manner.
• Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with college stakeholders and community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in surveying, engineering, or a closely related field
• Five (5) years of experience performing boundary, construction, topographic and engineering surveys.
• Professional registration as a Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to drive college vehicles.
• Teaching/training experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in surveying, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in management.
• Teaching experience in an open enrollment, urban community college.
• Experience with a Learning Management System such as Blackboard.
• Experience in learner-centered pedagogy.

WORKING CONDITIONS
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.

WORK SCHEDULE
Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

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