Assistant Professor - Electrical Engineering Technology, Fall 2026
Kankakee Community College · Kankakee, IL · 2 wk ago
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About the role
The electrical engineering technology instructor's primary function is to provide instruction and assess student learning in the college's electrical engineering technology program. The instructor will participate in program promotion, articulation, and student recruitment as well as attend the program advisory group meetings. The instructor will serve on college committees, and perform other duties appropriate for a faculty member as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Provides instruction and assesses student learning within the electrical engineering technology program.
- Selects and reviews educational strategies and materials to facilitate achievement of competencies related to each course taught.
- Prepares current syllabi and instructional materials in accordance with the course master syllabi, college policies and procedures.
- Collaborates with colleagues to review and revise curriculum, teaching materials, and teaching methods to promote student success and lifelong learning.
- Advises, counsels and assists students enrolled in the electrical engineering technology program in accomplishing their course and program goals.
- Mets classes as scheduled by the College and maintains office hours as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract.
- Evaluates student performance and maintains and provides tenth day and midterm attendance and grade records for each class.
- Remains current with content, technology and teaching and learning strategies in the discipline.
- Assesses student learning outcomes at the class, course, and program levels as defined by the faculty Assessment Committee.
- Serves on college committees as stated in the KCC Faculty Association Contract.
- Assists in budget preparation by recommending supplies and capital items where applicable.
- Follows the policies and procedures of the College as stated in the Faculty Handbook and the KCC Faculty Association Contract.
- Represents and interprets the program informally at available opportunities such as high school visits, community gatherings, etc.
- Attends the commencement program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical technology, electrical engineering, renewable energy or a related field, or an Associate's degree in electrical technology combined with significant experience in the field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Electrical technology and Instrumentation and Process Control technology work experience required.
- Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and use of instructional technologies is desirable; community college experience preferred.
- Qualified candidate must have strong reading, writing, communication, and computation skills as well as be computer literate.
Qualifications
- Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical technology, electrical engineering, renewable energy or a related field, or an Associate's degree in electrical technology combined with significant experience in the field required. Master's degree preferred.
- Experience: Electrical technology and Instrumentation and Process Control technology work experience required. Prior experience as an excellent, innovative teacher and use of instructional technologies is desirable; community college experience preferred.
- Skills: Strong reading, writing, communication, and computation skills as well as being computer literate.
Benefits
This is a full-time, tenure track, 9-month faculty position to begin in August for the Fall, 2026 semester. Please attach unofficial transcripts with your application materials.
Pay
2025 KCC Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program
Schedule
2025 BCBS Summary Of Benefits Coverage