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Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator - Diesel

Kankakee Community College

Job Description

The instructors primary function is to provide instruction and assesses student learning in a variety of Diesel and other related courses. The instructor will collaborate with colleagues to maintain and develop curriculum, serve on college committees, and perform other duties appropriate for a faculty member as assigned. The Diesel instructor is dedicated to the learning college concepts and develops programs and facilitates activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

 

Examples of Duties

 

A. Provide instruction and assess student learning within their program area.

B. Select and review educational strategies and materials to facilitate achievement of competencies related to each course taught.

C. Prepare current syllabi and instructional materials in accordance with course master syllabi, college policies and procedures.

D. Collaborate with colleagues to review and revise curriculum, teaching materials, and teaching methods to promote student success and lifelong learning.

E. Advise, counsel and assist students enrolled in their program in accomplishing their course and program goals.

F. Meet classes as scheduled by the college and maintains office hours as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract.

G. Evaluate student performance, including maintaining and providing tenth day and midterm attendance in addition to grade records for each class.

H. Remain current with content, technology and teaching and learning strategies in the discipline.

I. Assess student learning outcomes at the class, course, and program levels as defined by the Faculty Assessment Committee.

J. Participate in curriculum and course development.

K. Attend division and faculty meetings and communicates regularly with the division dean regarding instructional concerns.

L. Function as an academic advisor for students enrolled in their division and assist in the advisement and scheduling process during in-service week.

M. Participate in the faculty evaluation and in-service development activities.

N. Work in a collaborative manner and respond to phone and email requests promptly.

O. Assist the division dean in the recruitment and selection of part-time instructors.

P. Provide course materials and assistance to part-time instructors as requested by the division dean.

Q. Serve on college committees as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract.

R. Assist in budget preparation by recommending supplies and capital items where applicable.

S. Follow the policies and procedures of the college as stated in the Faculty Handbook and the KCC Faculty Association Contract.

T. Represent and interpret the program informally at available opportunities such as high school visits, community gatherings, etc.

U. Attend the commencement program.


 

Minimum Qualifications

 

A. Associates degree in Diesel technology or 3 years related work experience required; bachelors degree preferred.

B. Must be able to lift and maneuver 50-75 pounds occasionally; use stairs while carrying 20-25 pounds frequently; and push, pull, or slide items of 75-150 pounds consistently with or without an accommodation.

C. Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl with or without an accommodation.

D. Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and with the use of instructional technologies desirable; community college teaching experience preferred.

E. Qualified candidate must have strong reading, writing, communication, and computation skills as well as be computer literate or willing to learn.


 

Supplemental Information

This is a full-time, tenure-track, faculty position to begin mid-March, 2023.

Salary is determined by education and experience.

 

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.

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