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Kirkwood Community College Adjunct - Machining in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Adjunct - Machining
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Adjunct - Machining
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Type
Adjunct
Job Number
02306
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Industrial Technologies
Opening Date
11/08/2024
Description
Benefits
JOB GOAL:
To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
Pay is $1294 per credit hour.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Kirkwood Community College is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Adjunct Instructor to join our team. In this role, the instructor will foster student learning with minimal supervision, teaching a mix of lecture and hands-on classes across various Kirkwood locations. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in machining. College-level teaching experience is preferred.
The available position is for the courseMFG 145 Light Machining for the Trades, which meets on the Cedar Rapids main campus on Tuesdays from 11:40-3:30 and Thursdays from 1:30-3:30, running from January 21 to May 13, 2024.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide instruction for MFG 145 Light Machining for the Trades.
Effectively organize and prepare learning activities.
Evaluate and record student performance using Kirkwood’s student learning platform.
Complete required trainings.
Communicate with Kirkwood staff, students, and faculty to ensure student success.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course.
Abide by and enforce safety rules when in a lab setting.
Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of specialized training and at least 6,000 hours of recent and relevant work experience in machining or related industry.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
- Experience teaching at the college level or leading training sessions.
EEO AA/STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572, equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here (http://www.kirkwood.edu/humanres/employees/benefits) !
Agency
Kirkwood Community College
Address
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404
Phone
319-398-5572
Website
http://www.kirkwood.edu