Adjunct, Basic Electrical Circuits

• IMT Kirkwood Community College
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2 Cedar Rapids, IA Job Details Part-time $1,304 a week 5 hours ago Qualifications Experience working with post-secondary students Teaching experience with English language learners (ELLs) Grade entry Laboratory safety ESL instruction experience Gradebook management Faculty collaboration Performance feedback (performance evaluation method) Mid-level Industrial electrical systems 3 years Electrical relays Electrical safety procedures Curriculum implementation Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Continuous improvement Student support English language learner (ELL) student support E-learning platforms Laboratory sessions (educational delivery method) Electrical transformers Enterprise Learning Management Associate's degree Community college experience Electrical soldering Providing feedback to students Full Job Description

JOB GOAL

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions. Pay is $1,304 per credit hour.

Schedule:

Section A:

T/TH, 7:00-9:00 am, August 25 to December 11

Section C:

T/TH, 9:00-11:00 am, August 25 to December 1 GENERAL

JOB SUMMARY

Kirkwood Community College's Industrial Technologies Department is seeking a part-time instructor for ELE-364 Basic Electrical Circuits (4 credits). A successful candidate will have at least three years of relevant industry experience working with electrical systems and circuits, including electrical safety, soldering techniques, electrical theory, terminology and symbols, electrical calculations, meter usage, magnetic induction, transformers, and magnetic relays. Candidates should be self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to clearly communicate foundational electrical concepts while connecting classroom theory to practical, hands-on lab activities. Adjunct faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions scheduled intermittently based on institutional need. Adjuncts are not guaranteed work in any semester and are notified of course assignments prior to each term as courses become available.

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 face-to-face instruction in discipline Teach using the department's established curriculum, syllabus, and assessments while collaborating with faculty to maintain consistency across course sections. Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty on a regular basis. Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on a regular basis. Utilize the Kirkwood Learning Management System to post course syllabi and relevant documents and provide access to the student grade book. Regularly engage in professional development activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas. Perform other related work duties as assigned.

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

6000 hours of employment related to electrical systems OR An associate's degree in industrial maintenance or related field and 3000 hours of employment related to electrical systems OR A bachelor's degree in industrial maintenance or related field OR A bachelor's degree in any field with at least 12 credit hours of coursework related to electrical systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

Previous experience in face-to-face instruction at a community college. Demonstrated success working with ESL students and supporting diverse learning needs. Prior use of a learning management system.

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 (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572, , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582,

Telephone:

(303) 844-5695

FAX:

(303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339

Email:

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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.