Automotive Technology Instructor Adjunct Faculty

Position Title

About the role

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote.

Responsibilities

• Teach curriculum content in conjunction with course outcomes.
  • Use applicable technology and pedagogical principles.
  • Teach course content via an appropriate delivery format to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction.
• Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development trainings related to content discipline and pedagogy.
• Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
• Evaluate student performance using assessment tools that align with established course objectives and outcomes.
• Create and administer assessments that monitor student progress and provide timely student feedback.
• Provide an orientation at the first-class meeting to include an overview of the course syllabus.
• Notify students of key academic dates and course adjustments, maintain an up-to-date, electronic grade book, and enter final grades by the established due date.
• Maintain accurate records and submit class records (as appropriate) to the Department Chair or Program Coordinator by the established due date, and participate in the departmental evaluation and course assessment process.
• Maintain office hours, advise students, and refer students to appropriate resources.
• Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays.
• Perform all other duties as directed by the Department Chair, Program Coordinator, or designee.

Requirements

• Minimum of ten years of auto technology experience.
• A degree or better in a related field is preferred.
• Industry teaching and/or certifications are desirable.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities:
  • Mastery of course content.
  • Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
  • Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction.
  • Ability to teach in face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed.
  • Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
  • Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills.
  • Research skills (where appropriate).
  • Time management, planning and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Problem-solving and analytical ability.
  • Computer literate with good organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Education and experience:
  • Ten or more years of auto technology experience.
  • A degree or better preferred.
• Professional certifications:
  • A plus (e.g., ASE).

Skills

• Mastery of course content.
• Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction.
• Ability to teach in face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed.
• Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
• Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills.
• Research skills (where appropriate).
• Time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Computer literate with good organizational skills.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

Part Time.