Assistant Professor

4 months ago


Kankakee, United States Kankakee Community College Full time

Location : Kankakee, ILJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: FAC240424Department: Business, Technology & Human Services DivisionOpening Date: 04/24/2024Description The electrical engineering technology instructor's primary function is to provide instruction and assess student learning in the college's electrical engineering technology program. The instructor will participate in program promotion, articulation, and student recruitment as well as attend the program advisory group meetings. The instructor will serve on college committees, and perform other duties appropriate for a faculty member as assigned. The electrical engineering technology instructor is dedicated to concepts and programs that promote student success and lifelong learning. Examples of DutiesA. Provides instruction and assesses student learning within the electrical engineering technology program. B. Selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate achievement of competencies related to each course taught. C. Prepares current syllabi and instructional materials in accordance with the course master syllabi, college policies and procedures. D. Collaborates with colleagues to review and revise curriculum, teaching materials, and teaching methods to promote student success and lifelong learning. E. Advises, counsels and assists students enrolled in the electrical engineering technology program in accomplishing their course and program goals.F. Meets classes as scheduled by the College and maintains office hours as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract. G. Evaluates student performance and maintains and provides tenth day and midterm attendance and grade records for each class. H. Remains current with content, technology and teaching and learning strategies in the discipline. I. Assesses student learning outcomes at the class, course, and program levels as defined by the faculty Assessment Committee. J. Participates in curriculum and course development. K. Attends division and faculty meetings and communicates regularly with the division dean regarding instructional concerns.L. Functions as an academic adviser for students enrolled in their division and assists in the advisement and scheduling process during in-service week. M. Participates in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities. N. Works in a collaborative manner and responds to phone and email requests promptly. O. Assists the division dean in the recruitment and selection of part-time instructors.P. Provides course materials and assistance to part-time instructors as requested by the division dean.Q. Serves on college committees as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract. R. Assists in budget preparation by recommending supplies and capital items where applicable. S. Follows the policies and procedures of the College as stated in the Faculty Handbook and the KCC Faculty Association Contract. T. Represents and interprets the program informally at available opportunities such as high school visits, community gatherings, etc. U. Attends the commencement program. Minimum Qualifications A. Bachelor's degree in electrical technology, electrical engineering, renewable energy or a related field, or an Associate's degree in electrical technology combined with significant experience in the field required. Master's degree preferred. Educational or experiential background in Instrumentation and Process Control technology desirable. B. Electrical technology and Instrumentation and Process Control technology work experience required. C. Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and use of instructional technologies is desirable; community college experience preferred. D. Qualified candidate must have strong reading, writing, communication, and computation skills as well as be computer literate. Supplemental Information This is a full-time, tenure track, 9-month faculty position to begin in August for the Fall, 2024 semester.Please attach unofficial transcripts with your application materials.KCC offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees including: health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, buy-up life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment protection, retirement/pension through SURS, 403 (b) voluntary participation, sick leave, two personal days, holidays, a dental/optical reimbursement program, and tuition reimbursement/reduction.01 KCC is a well-known and respected business partner in our community. Our mission and five core values are paramount. One of the five core values is Integrity. That being said, have you ever been terminated, placed on leave, or not had your employment contract renewed for illegal, unethical, or immoral behavior which would contradict our value of integrity? Yes No 02 If yes, please explain: 03 After reviewing the job description can you perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation? Yes No 04 Indicate your highest "conferred" degree.(transcript or diploma of highest degree will need to be presented at time of interview) Associate's degree w/related field experience Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate None 05 Is your degree in any of the following areas? Electrical technology Electrical engineering Renewable energy Other related field None of the above 06 Do you have electrical technology and Instrumentation and Process Control technology work experience? Yes, Electrical technology Yes, Instrumentation & Process Control technology Yes, both None of the above 07 Do you have community college teaching experience? Yes No 08 Do you have teaching experience with the use of instructional technologies? Yes No 09 Computer experience: MS Word or comparable application MS Excel or comparable application MS Power Point or comparable application MS Access or comparable application MS Outlook or comparable application 10 List any other computer applications: Required Question