Automotive Technology Adjunct

About the role

The adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching courses to which they have specific training or competence. They plan, organize, teach, and provide feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom, remote via Zoom, or online environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment that facilitates students' acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program.
• Align course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.
• Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class; and analyze the previous semester’s evaluation of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Requirements

• Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned.
• Must hold a bachelor’s degree in teaching field OR an associate degree in teaching field with demonstrated competency in teaching field.
• Two years related work experience.
• ASE certified in the areas being taught.
• Recent automotive training (within the past five years) with a transcript or certification from the program.
• Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field of study.
• Experience teaching in automotive manufacturer sponsored training program.
• ASE Master Automotive Technician certification, a Virginia State Inspection license, and a Refrigerant Recovery License.
• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.

Skills

• Operation of a State Vehicle.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$793 - $1,375 per credit hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Varies, part time