Faculty Advance Manufacturing (174 Days)

Job Goal

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.
  
  

Duties/Responsibilities

• 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.

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 to teach, attend meetings, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in welding, machining, manufacturing technology, industrial technology, or a closely related field and a minimum of 3,000 hours of recent and relevant industry experience in welding, machining, fabrication, manufacturing, or related industrial fields.
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• Minimum of 6,000 hours of recent and relevant industry experience in welding, machining, fabrication, manufacturing, or related industrial fields combined with industry-recognized certifications, apprenticeship training, or documented technical training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of welding processes, fabrication methods, machining practices, manufacturing safety, and blueprint interpretation.
• Basic computer and instructional technology skills required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• AWS certifications such as Certified Welding Educator (CWE) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• NIMS credentials in applicable machining competency areas.
• Experience with CNC programming and operation across multiple control platforms.
• Experience teaching in postsecondary, secondary, apprenticeship, or workforce training environments.
• Experience working with secondary partnerships, regional centers, or career academy programming preferred.
  
  

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 (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404,

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.

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Do you meet at least one of the below requirement? o Associate degree in welding, machining, manufacturing technology, industrial technology, or a closely related field and a minimum of 3,000 hours of recent and relevant industry experience in welding, machining, fabrication, manufacturing, or related industrial fields.; or o Minimum of 6,000 hours of recent and relevant industry experience in welding, machining, fabrication, manufacturing, or related industrial fields combined with industry-recognized certifications, apprenticeship training, or documented technical training.

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