Adjunct Faculty: Industrial Technology

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position. The faculty member will conduct their assignments and co-curricular college activities in a manner consistent with the philosophy and purpose of Aims Community College as stated in the school catalog. The primary purpose of the faculty member is to teach. Adjunct faculty in the Industrial Technology program are responsible for classroom and lab work. Faculty will also be expected to meet periodically with the Industrial Technology team to discuss strategy and programming. Faculty will also work closely with the Lab Coordinator to ensure lab equipment is ready for classes.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction covering industrial technology and advanced manufacturing topics including process technology, automation, PLCs, instrumentation, electrical systems, and industrial maintenance in accordance with industry standards and department practices; Supervise students to ensure the safe and proper use of the facility, equipment, and supplies; Evaluate student work and assign grades; Assist full-time faculty with assessment of learning; Utilize effective verbal and written communications skills; Demonstrate continuous commitment to quality; Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration; Work as a team member with a genuine spirit of cooperation and flexibility; Must be self-directed and self-motivated; Implement department, division, and institutional goals as assigned; Demonstrate a willingness to embrace and apply the provisions of the College’s mission statement, purpose, philosophy, and commitment to diversity; Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Industrial Technology Department Chair or Academic Dean

Requirements

Must have an Aims CTE Credential to teach these courses; Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field plus at least 2,000 hours of relevant industry experience within the last 10 years OR Associate degree in a STEM-related field plus at least 4,000 hours of relevant industry experience within the last 10 years OR Relevant professional or trade certifications and 10,000 hours of relevant industry experience; Experience older than 10 years will be considered if the candidate has been continuously teaching in the content area since that time; Shall hold or qualify for a post-secondary vocational credential in Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Production and Repair, and/or Engineering & Technology issued by Aims Community College CTE Office; Resume; Cover Letter; Copy of Transcripts

Nice to have

Preferences will be given to faculty who can teach courses in Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Benefits

Part-time employees receive some benefits depending on number of hours worked; Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses; Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest; Aims Discount program; Free parking on all campuses; PERA employer; Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available