Adjunct Professor of Computer-Aided Technology - Drone Instructor
Oklahoma City Community College

Job Info

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Posting Number:

Adjunct_0401880

Classification Title:

Adjunct Professor

Working Title:

Adjunct Professor of Computer-Aided Technology - Drone Instructor

Datatel Position ID:

BUDI6ADJCOAT1A/0045001A

Annual Hours:

As needed or assigned

Placement Range:

$740 per Credit Hour

Position Type:

Adjunct Faculty

General Description:

An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.

What position does this position report to?:

Dean, Division of Business and Information Technology

What position(s) reports to this position?:

None

Minimum Education/Experience:

Associate's degree in aerospace, aviation, business, unmanned vehicle systems, robotics, or related field and current Pilot's License or FAA Part 107 License.

2 years professional experience working with one or more unmanned or drone systems.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Experience in the field unmanned vehicle or drone systems.

Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills.

Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.

Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education.

Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle).

Organization and attention to detail.

Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system.

Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.

Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit.

Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner.

Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts.

Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups.

Ability to be available for office hours and provide means of communication with supervisor(s) and/or the department or division office.

Must be punctual.

Must be reliable.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

1.GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.

This position requires the person to frequently position self to work with classroom and lab equipment and/or to instruct or assist students.

This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office/classroom equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents, answer email correspondence, and complete other activities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

3. VISUAL ACUITY:
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

4. WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position performs the essential functions in an indoor, classroom or office setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

None

Work Hours:

Day, evening and/or weekend as required by section assignment and may be on-campus or online.

Department:

Division of Business and IT

Job Open Date:

08/04/2022

Job Close Date:

06/30/2023

Open Until Filled:

No

HR Contact:

Alandria Johnson

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter; resume; and transcript conferring at least an Associate's degree in aerospace, aviation, business, unmanned vehicle systems, robotics, or related field. Applicants are to also attach a current Pilot's License or FAA Part 107 License in the "Other Documents" section.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance or questions, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Job Duties (Position Specific):

(The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement):

An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the Dean agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to:
Manage program and course curricula by writing course syllabi.

Contribute to developing, implementing, and evaluating approved academic programs and developing new academic programs to meet community needs.

Fulfill course, program, and department goals and objectives.

Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.

Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators.

Attend meetings as required.

Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.

Maintain license or professional certification specific to program requirements.

Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments.

Support the College's vision, mission, goals, and priorities.

Course(s) this position might teach include:
CAT 1003 - Special Topics
CAT 1113 - Unmanned Vehicle Systems
CAT 1123 - Unmanned Vehicle System Operations
CAT 1133 - Airspace and Regulations

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures):

Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.

Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.

Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.

Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.

Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation and shelter in place drills and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

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