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Kirkwood Community College Faculty - Plumbing (174 Day) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Faculty - Plumbing (174 Day)
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Faculty - Plumbing (174 Day)
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Type
Full-Time Board-Approved
Job Number
02220
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Industrial Technologies
Opening Date
08/30/2024
Description
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JOB GOAL:
To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Under minimal supervision, the instructor is responsible for fostering student learning in the Plumbing program for Industrial Technologies. Responsibilities include lecture, online learning, virtual reality instruction, and laboratory. Teaching assignments may include both day and evening courses. The position requires the ability to work independently, have strong organizational and communication skills, and high computer literacy. Must be accessible to students, serve on department and college committees, and maintain relationships with related business and industry. Will be responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of an individual Professional Preparation Plan as outlined in the College’s Quality Faculty Plan. Will activity participate in assessing and advancing Student Learning Outcomes.
The typical work schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday from 7 am to 4 pm.
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:
Constant 67-100%
Regular and consistent attendance at work.
Teach using a variety of delivery formats, methods, schedule, and location.
Prepare and maintain accurate course syllabi for each course taught.
Effectively organize and prepare learning activities for assigned course in accordance with established syllabi.
Evaluate and record student performance/achievement on a regular basis and provide regular student feedback.
Provide guidance and advising for current and prospective students.
Request and maintain instructional equipment and supplies for classroom and laboratory use.
Attend required training.
Frequent (34-66%)
Participate in the development and/or execution of departmental tasks and projects in the area of instruction or instructional support.
Make recommendations concerning curriculum revision and development.
Maintain professional and technical skills.
Assist in the evaluation and assessment of Kirkwood’s Plumbing program.
Engage in professional development.
Develop and advance Student Learning Outcome assessments.
Occasional (10-33%)
Participate in outreach activities to explain and promote the Plumbing program.
Attend department and sector meetings.
Serve on department and college committees.
Assist in the promotion of department programs.
Participate in and facilitate Advisory Committee meetings.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
Represent Kirkwood Community College in a positive manner with prospective, current, and former students, clients, supplies, and the community.
Organize and present various concepts to a wide range of students.
Deliver courses in a variety of delivery methods and formats.
Manage a classroom setting consistent with Kirkwood’s mission, values, policies, and practices.
Communicate with students, colleagues, and other Kirkwood staff maintaining professionalism and respect.
Maintain a minimum of five office hours per week and be available on an as-needed basis for student questions and discussions about performance.
Possess a working knowledge of technology necessary for instruction.
Collaborate and contribute to department and college committees and projects.
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 occasional (10-33%) sitting and constant (67-100%) standing in a classroom/laboratory setting. Constant (67-100%) reaching, walking, lifting, dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and viewing various types of visual work, and perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture. Frequent (34-66%) stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, carrying, and visualizing three-dimensions from a two-dimensional medium. Exerting up to 50-100 pounds occasionally. May travel to other on-campus facilities, off-campus facilities and agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of a Department of Labor approved plumbing apprenticeship program
Current State of Iowa Plumbing License
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
Current State of Iowa Master Plumbing License
Experience teaching in higher education.
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) !
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Have you completed a Department of Labor approved plumbing apprenticeship program?
Yes
No
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Do you have a current State of Iowa Plumbing License?
Yes
No
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Agency
Kirkwood Community College
Address
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404
Phone
319-398-5572
Website
http://www.kirkwood.edu