Automotive Maintenance Technology Instructor

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned theory and lab classes.
• Plans daily activities for students in theory and lab.
• Supervises students for both theory and technical project grades.
• Instructs and evaluates students in a live work setting who are performing general services and repairs on automobiles, to include instruction in shop safety.
• Maintains a safe worksite and enforces Ranken's safety standards.
• Teaching duties include fundamentals of automotive brakes, electrical systems, steering and suspension, engine performance, engine repair, drive trains, automatic transmission, heating/air conditioning service, and work ethic.
• Aids in the maintenance of automotive lab and classroom equipment.
• Aids in developing curriculum and syllabi, budgeting, scheduling, hiring, and other duties.
• Participates in college governance, committee work, student advising, etc.
• Participates in available training to keep current in automotive technology.
• Aids in maintaining requirements of NATEF standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by authorized individual.

Qualifications

• Appropriate degree or certificate in automotive maintenance technology from an accredited institution.
• Three to ten years of work experience in the automotive maintenance industry.
• Master ASE certification.
• Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred but we will train.
• Excellent presentation skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to teach and motivate students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Computer literate in MS Office.