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　　Job no: 516134

　　Employment type: Academic / Faculty - 12 month

　　Location: Olathe, Kansas

　　Worksite: Hybrid eligible (partially remote, must reside in US)

　　Categories: Education / Instructional, Engineering

　　Pay Grade: 001

　　About This Role:

　　Kansas State University Olathe(http://olathe.k-state.edu)invites applications and nominations for a new, 12-month, non-tenuretrack, Teaching Assistant or Associate Professor in EngineeringTechnology (commensurate with experience). This leadership positionrequires a visionary individual with an understanding of engineeringtechnology disciplines, a track record of curriculum development, and apassion for guiding both students and faculty members toward academicand professional success. This position will have a primary focus onmeeting the needs of regional manufacturers through targeted programofferings and strategic collaborations.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Program Development and Enhancement: Drive the continuousimprovement of the Engineering Technology program with a clear focuson addressing the evolving needs of regional manufacturers. Shapethe direction, curricula, and offerings to align with industrydemands and emerging technological trends. Develop new courses andpathways that equip students with the skills sought bymanufacturers.{=html}<>1. Curriculum Design and Industry Alignment: Collaborate with department faculty and industry experts to design curriculum components that directly address the requirements of regional manufacturers. Ensure program offerings are closely aligned with industry standards, processes, and technologies.

　　{=html}<>1. Faculty Leadership and Development: Provide mentorship and support to faculty members within the Engineering Technology program. Foster a culture of teaching excellence and scholarly engagement. Encourage professional development opportunities that enhance industry-relevant expertise.

　　{=html}<>1. Student Success: Implement strategies to enhance student recruitment, retention, and engagement withing the Engineering Technology program. Forge strong connections between students and local manufacturers through internships, capstone projects, and industry-sponsored initiatives.

　　{=html}<>1. Industry Engagement and Partnerships: Cultivate and maintain robust partnerships with regional manufacturers, industry associations, and professional organizations. Collaborate on workforce development initiatives, training programs, and applied projects that address real-world challenges.

　　{=html}<>1. Community College Collaboration: Establish and nurture pathways for students transferring from local community colleges, ensuring that the curriculum aligns seamlessly with both institutions. Collaborate on curriculum articulation, credit transfer mechanisms, and streamlined education experiences.

　　{=html}<>1. Accreditation and Assessment: Collaborate with department faculty to maintain ABET accreditation while incorporating industry-specific performance metrics. Develop assessment methods that measure graduates\' preparedness for careers in regional manufacturing.

　　{=html}<>1. Strategic Planning: Contribute to the department\'s strategic planning by providing insights into program growth, resource allocation, and emerging trends in engineering technology education as they relate to the manufactur ng sector.

　　{=html}<>1. Collaborative Initiatives: Collaborate with other department faculty, academic administrators, and local industry partners on cross-disciplinary projects and initiatives that drive innovation and align with regional manufacturing needs.

　　Why Join Us:

　　Kansas State University has set a visionary goal to be recognized as aTop 50 Public Research University by 2025. In support of this goal, theOlathe campus was launched in April 2011 and is the third and newestcampus of Kansas State University. Olathe is located in Johnson Countyand the Kansas City metro area. The campus embodies a unique visionjointly developed with regional community, government, industry, anduniversity stakeholders for higher education partnership in an urban,innovative, industry centric and knowledge-based environment. The campusis a strategic partner of the Johnson County Education and ResearchTriangle. The Kansas City metro area has a diversity of industriesranging from trade, transportation, utilities, professional and businessservices, health, and education.

　　The Olathe campus has a mandate in research and graduate education andcurrently offers eight programs at the master\'s and doctoral levels inhorticulture, veterinary/biomedical sciences, and adult education.Growth of educational offerings at the campus will continue to evolve tomeet workforce and industry demands through a variety of credit andnon-credit bearing programs t