Location: Jones County Regional Center, 220 Welter Drive, Monticello
Internal Number: 5360912
To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Kirkwood Community College seeks a skilled and student-centered individual to join the Industrial Technologies department as an Advanced Manufacturing Faculty member supporting both the Welding and CNC Machining Technology programs. This position is academically aligned with the broader Industrial Technologies department and supports curriculum, assessment, and student success initiatives across both academic programs.
The primary teaching assignment for this position will be at the Jones Regional Education Center in Monticello, Iowa. Instruction may include secondary students, postsecondary students, adult learners, and workforce training participants depending on program needs. Teaching responsibilities may include coursework in welding, fabrication, machining, CNC programming and operation, blueprint reading, manufacturing safety, and related industrial technologies content areas.
The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty across campuses and locations to ensure alignment of curriculum, assessments, student learning outcomes, and industry expectations. Instruction may occur mornings, afternoons, evenings, online, hybrid, or at additional campus or partner locations based on departmental needs.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, the faculty member will support departmental initiatives related to curriculum development, assessment of student learning, student advising, industry engagement, regional partnerships, and continuous program improvement.
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.
Deliver instruction in welding, fabrication, machining, CNC programming, setup, and operation in alignment with departmental and program standards.
Develop, review, and revise curriculum, instructional materials, assessments, and learning activities to maintain alignment with program outcomes and industry expectations.
Collaborate with Welding and CNC faculty across locations to support consistency in curriculum, assessment practices, and student learning outcomes.
Assess student learning through practical demonstrations, written assessments, lab activities, and skills-based evaluation methods.
Maintain accurate student records including attendance, grading, assessment data, and student progress documentation.
Advise and support students regarding academic progress, career pathways, industry credentials, and transfer or employment opportunities.
Maintain safe and organized laboratory environments through enforcement of safety standards, safety instruction, and equipment oversight.
Assist in monitoring and maintaining welding and machining equipment, tooling, consumables, and laboratory resources.
Participate in departmental assessment, curriculum alignment, accreditation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with regional K12 partners, workforce partners, advisory board members, and local industry representatives to support programming and workforce alignment.
Support enrollment, recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives for Industrial Technologies programs.
Participate in department meetings, college committees, advisory boards, and institutional initiatives.
Engage in ongoing professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of manufacturing technologies, welding processes, machining systems, and instructional practices.
Deliver instruction across multiple delivery methods and locations as assigned based on program and regional center needs.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
Represent Kirkwood Community College professionally in all interactions with students, colleagues, industry partners, and community stakeholders.
Deliver effective instruction that supports course outcomes, program outcomes, and student success.
Maintain alignment with departmental curriculum standards, assessment practices, and instructional expectations.
Communicate technical concepts effectively to students with varying educational backgrounds, experiences, and skill levels.
Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom and laboratory environment.
Demonstrate effective classroom, lab, and time management skills with minimal supervision.
Maintain productive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners.
Communicate clearly and professionally in verbal, written, and digital formats.
Participate actively in departmental collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement efforts.
Demonstrate flexibility in supporting evolving program, regional center, and workforce training needs.
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.
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 to teach, attend meetings, etc.
As one of Cedar Rapids' top employers, Kirkwood rewards employees with competitive compensation, benefits packages, packages, and more, including: Tuition reimbursement, Generous leave policies, Choice of retirement programs, and Competitive total rewards packages. Also included are discounts, free admission to performing and athletic events, and a computer and software purchasing program. More than 160,000 people call the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor home. Enjoy our vibrant theatre and music scene. Join a rec league or curling team. Attend hockey, football, baseball, or roller derby events. Taste the local flavor at area restaurants in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.