Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty - Automotive Technology

About the Role

Harry S Truman College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and student-centered Automotive Technology professional to join our faculty as a Full-Time, Tenure-Track Instructor. The successful candidate will bring strong industry expertise, current knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic technologies, and a commitment to preparing students for successful careers in the rapidly evolving automotive industry. The ideal candidate is an engaging educator and skilled automotive professional who can connect classroom instruction with hands-on learning, industry standards, emerging technologies, and workforce expectations.

Truman College is committed to providing high-quality, accessible education that prepares students to achieve their academic, career, and personal goals. We seek faculty members who value excellence in teaching, student success, collaboration, innovation, and service to our diverse college community.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching, commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process, and the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower students to succeed.
• Post syllabi on the Learning Management System (BrightSpace) and enter final grades online in PeopleSoft.
• Facilitation of Learning: Plan, prepare, and deliver instruction and facilitate student learning.
• Curriculum Implementation: Revise and continually update curriculum and instructional materials that are competency-based, current, consistent with employer expectations, and aligned with the automotive industry and ASE certification.
• Classroom Management: Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student attendance and grade records, ensure a safe instructional environment, and provide opportunities for student evaluation.
• Business/Industry/Community Linkages: Develop and deliver customized training, maintain involvement with business, industry, and community through advisory committees, marketing, recruitment efforts, and professional associations.
• Advise and support students as a mentor and role model in achieving their learning and career goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology is strongly preferred. Minimum associate’s degree in Automotive Technology as the base degree.
• Current certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), plus all appropriate certifications.
• L1 ASE certification preferred.
• Three to four years of work experience in the field.
• Teaching experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of intricate automotive systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work skillfully with highly technical diagnostic equipment, including: Scan Tools, Lab Scopes, DVOMs, Air Conditioning Recycling Equipment, Vibration Diagnostic Equipment, etc.
• Intermediate computer skills, including the use of the internet, Microsoft Office products, and email.
• Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

Pay

Salary Range is $58,000.00 - $65,000.00. The salary offered will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Excellent health benefits at a low cost.
• Investment plans: 403(b) & 457(b).
• SURS Retirement Plan.
• Generous vacation, holidays, personal, and sick days.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

This position is represented by the Local 1600 Faculty Union.