Adjunct Professor of Computer-Aided Technology - Automation/Robotics

Oklahoma City Community College; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 826,560 - 1,102,080; Part time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Community College seeks an Adjunct Professor of Computer-Aided Technology with a focus on Automation/Robotics. The appointment involves delivering courses such as Automation Fundamentals, Robotics, PLCs, and related subjects to diverse learners.

Responsibilities include developing syllabi, maintaining curricular integrity, and supporting student success in a competency-based instructional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent in automation, robotics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience directly dealing with automation and robotic processes and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of robotic and automation systems (Fanuc, Kuka, ABB).
• Ability to teach and communicate effectively in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in courses assigned (e.g., Automation Fundamentals, Robotics, PLC).
• Develop and maintain course syllabi and curriculum.
• Support student success and competency-based instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in department activities.

Skills

Automation experience

Robotics systems

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in automation/robotics

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Adjunct Professor of Computer-Aided Technology - Automation/Robotics

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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 [phone], Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Posting Number

Posting Number Adjunct_0401937

Classification Title

Classification Title Adjunct Professor

Working Title

Working Title Adjunct Professor of Computer-Aided Technology - Automation/Robotics

Datatel Position ID BUDI6ADJCOAT1A

Annual Hours

Annual Hours As needed or assigned

Placement Range

Placement Range $740 per Credit Hour

Position Type

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.

What position does this position report to?

What position does this position report to? Department Chair of Computer-Aided Technology

What position(s) reports to this position?

None

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 in order to assist students when they are having 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: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.
This position requires the person to frequently position self to work with classroom and lab equipment and/or to instruct or assist students.
This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office/classroom equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents, answer email correspondence, and complete other activities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
3. VISUAL ACUITY :
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
4. WORKING CONDITIONS :
This position performs the essential functions in an indoor, classroom or office setting.

Preferred Qualifications

None

Required Training

Work Hours

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

Department

Department Division of Business and IT

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 06/20/2024

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

HR Contact

HR Contact Beth Holmes

Job Duties

Job Duties (Position Specific)

Job Duties (Position Specific)

(The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement)

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 program, division, and College administrators.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.
• Maintain license or professional certification specific to program requirements.
• Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments.
• Support the College’s vision, mission, goals, and priorities.

Course(s) this position might teach include:

• Automation Fundamentals
• Robotics
• PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers)
• VFD (Variable Frequency Drive)
• Other related courses

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)

Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.

Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.

Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.

Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices.

Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

Supplemental Questions

• Do have have at least 3+ years of experience directly dealing with automation and robotic processes and techniques?
  • Yes
  • No
• Briefly describe your 3+ years of experience directly dealing with automation and robotic processes and techniques. (Open Ended Question)
• Do you have a Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in automation, robotics, or a related field? (Applicants must attach copy of transcript that shows degree conferred if meeting minimum requirement with education)
  • Yes
  • No
• Have you attached all required documents?
  • Yes
  • No