Industrial Technology Instructor

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Electrical Technology/Industrial Technology. The role involves delivering instruction across Electrical Troubleshooting, PLCs, pneumatics, and mechatronics, with emphasis on current discipline standards and hands-on learning.

The ideal candidate will bring industry experience, a commitment to student success, and the ability to foster an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate’s degree in Industrial Technology or a qualifying field
• Five (5) years of full-time verifiable industry experience
• Combination of formal training (e.g. apprenticeship)

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in Electrical Troubleshooting, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Industrial Maintenance, PLCs and Mechatronic Troubleshooting
• Assess student learning with ongoing formative and official assessments
• Maintain inclusive, accessible classroom environments and adhere to 508 accessibility requirements
• Promote continual improvement and active learning through practical teaching strategies
• Provide student guidance and support learning outside the classroom
• Participate in department, campus and college service activities
• Pursue ongoing professional development in the discipline
• Perform other duties to ensure high-quality learning experiences for students

Skills

Electrical technology

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial robotics

Industrial networking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Teaching community college students

Education

Associate’s degree in Industrial Technology or related field

Engineering or Engineering Technology degree

Bachelor’s in industrial electrical/industrial engineering technology or technical education

Job description

About MCC

Metropolitan Community College is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute. The Junior College of Kansas City, as it was known starting in 1919, was one of the first schools in the country to award an associate degree. Today, MCC offers 125 associate degree and certificate programs.

Metropolitan Community College comprises five campuses on the Missouri side of the Greater Kansas City area 47 major buildings and about 550 acres in all: MCC-Blue River, located in Independence, Missouri; MCC-Longview located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, MCC-Maple Woods located in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri; MCC-Online and MCC-Penn Valley, located in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri.

Metropolitan Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In addition, several programs have specific accreditations as well.

***MCC does not provide employer-paid sponsorships.

Job Summary

Full-time members of the faculty are professional educators who have the primary responsibility of instruction and management of assigned classes. Additional responsibilities include fulfilling the Metropolitan Community College mission, vision, values, strategic plan, Board of Trustees’ charges and educational philosophy, and primary goal of providing a quality education for all students attending the college.

Final compensation offer will be determined, based on various factors, such as academic credentials, relevant work and instructional experience.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Full-Time Faculty is responsible for providing instruction in any or all of the following courses: Electrical Troubleshooting; Hydraulics and Pneumatics; Industrial Maintenance; Programmable Logic; Controllers; Solid State Control Systems; and Mechatronic Troubleshooting.
• Experience using information technology for professional productivity such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Essential FunctionsDeliver effective instruction - Provide quality instruction, which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college - approved curriculum and resources.
• Assess student learning - Demonstrate reflective practice, including assessment of student learning. This includes ongoing formative assessments, as well as official departmental assessment.
• Manage classes and learning environments - Foster a positive classroom-learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners, including the assurance of section 508 accessibility.
• Promote continual improvement as part of the cycle of teaching and learning.
• Support learning through student engagement by incorporating pedagogical strategies such as active learning, authentic and problem-based activities, and other successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction.
• Provide student guidance - Help students develop academic habits for college success.
• Pursue professional development by staying current in academic field.
• Actively participate collegially in department, campus, cross-college, discipline specific, district, and community service activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to provide high-quality learning experience for students, including participating in commencement, attending college functions, etc.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma OR equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Associate’s degree in Industrial Technology or a qualifying field:
• Engineering
• Engineering Technology
• Industrial Technology
• Manufacturing
• Five (5) years of full-time verifiable industry experience
• Combination of formal training (e.g. apprenticeship in a related field)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in industrial electrical/industrial engineering technology, technical education or related discipline.
• Completion of a DOL approved apprenticeship program.
• Two (2) years of teaching experience using interactive teaching techniques

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Electrical Technology
• Experience with automated welding processes.
• Knowledge of PLC programming.
• Knowledge of HMI programming.
• Demonstrated Industrial Networking (I.I. OT)
• Demonstrated Industrial Robotics and associated controls.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse community
• Demonstrated interest in and passion for teaching community college students
• Ability to work well with others
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically requires feeling, grasping, hearing, keyboarding, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement:

Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/ M/ F/ Vets/ Disabled

Accommodations:

MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.