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A Dean of Engineering is a senior academic leader responsible for overseeing an engineering college or faculty within a university. They manage faculty recruitment, curriculum development, research initiatives, and budget allocation to ensure academic excellence. Additionally, they foster industry partnerships, support student success, and drive strategic planning to advance the institution's engineering programs.

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A Dean of Engineering frequently navigates challenges such as balancing administrative responsibilities with the need to support faculty research and student success. Managing budgets, attracting and retaining talented faculty, and keeping curricula aligned with rapidly changing industry standards are common tasks. Additionally, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and building relationships with external stakeholders, such as industry partners and alumni, can be complex but rewarding. Successfully addressing these challenges helps ensure the long-term growth and reputation of the engineering school.

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Adjunct Assistant Professor, Automation Engineer Technology

Johnson County Community College (JCCC)

Overland Park, KS

$1.2K - $1.4K/wk

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Job description

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Automation Engineer Technology

Apply now Back to search results Job no: 497114
Work type: Adjunct Faculty
Location: Overland Park Main Campus
Categories: Continuing Education

Position, Department: Adjunct Assistant Professor, Automation Engineer Technology, Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Adjunct Faculty, Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Determined based on department need, Determined based on department need hours per week

Pay Range:  $1,262-$1,404 per credit hour and in accordance with the master agreement and determined based on relevant years of work experience.

Benefits Category: Partial benefits

Position Summary: The Industrial Maintenance/Automation program is seeking a qualified candidate for Adjunct. Responsibilities include teaching sections of courses within this program (Maintenance Principles, Fluid Power, Electrical Theory, PLC and Robotics) during both daytime and evening hours, as well as participation in professional development and service to the division, college and community. Other duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Required Skills:

  • Thorough knowledge of NEC
  • Ability to use curriculum to lecture and demonstrate within a class or lab environment.
  • Knowledge of safety in the industrial maintenance field.
  • Ability to work with a variety of industrial tools and operations including pneumatics, hydraulics, pipe bending, rigging and lifting.

Preferred Skills:

  • Industry recognized certification.
  • At least two years of experience teaching in a vocational setting.
  • Prior experience developing curriculum related to industrial principles.

Required Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree
  • Five years' relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with three years' related experience

To be considered for this position we will require an application and resume.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

*Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Equal Employment Opportunity: JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals and is an affirmative action employer.  JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws. 

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550,Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.

Disclosure:  If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email JobsAtJCCC@jccc.edu.

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