Adaptive Automation Engineering Tech Instructor (Adjunct)

Kansas City Kansas Community College.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 9,900 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Kansas City Kansas Community College is seeking an adjunct faculty member to provide high-quality, learner-centered instruction in Automation Engineering Technology across multiple campus locations. This pool position supports growing course demand and aligns with the college's mission and strategic plan.

The role requires updating curricula to current industry standards, collaboration with program personnel, and active participation in advisory boards.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of related industry experience.
• Associate degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal instruction and leadership in the Automation Engineer Technology 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.
• 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.

Skills

Learner-centered pedagogy

Strong technology skills

Industry collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in an appropriate discipline

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline

Job description

Kansas City Kansas Community College is seeking an adjunct faculty member to provide high-quality, learner-centered instruction in Automation Engineering Technology across multiple campus locations. This pool position supports growing course demand and aligns with the college's mission and strategic plan.

The role requires updating curricula to current industry standards, collaboration with program personnel, and active participation in advisory boards.