PT - Adjunct Faculty, Automotive Technology

About the role

The adjunct faculty member is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, incorporating relevant classroom technology, and ensuring course content is up to date. Serves students by fulfilling the institution’s Student Experience Statement.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a supportive classroom environment
• Stays informed about developments within their field
• Maintains accurate records and submits reports on time
• Communicates professionally
• Adheres to institutional policies, procedures, and standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the discipline, OR Associate’s degree, certificate, licensure at the highest level being taught, OR Qualify under the occupational experience requirement for career, technical, and professional credential fields with three full-time years (or equivalent).
• Documentation of work experience must demonstrate currency and relevance to the course content and student learning outcomes with the following experience: More than three full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in the specific credential field, AND One year of which the work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field, OR Three years of full-time (or equivalent) post-secondary teaching experience in the credential field within the past five years
• Meet qualifications as outlined under institutional procedure, Faculty Credentials

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the discipline, OR Associate’s degree, certificate, licensure at the highest level being taught, OR Qualify under the occupational experience requirement for career, technical, and professional credential fields with three full-time years (or equivalent).
• Documentation of work experience must demonstrate currency and relevance to the course content and student learning outcomes with the following experience: More than three full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in the specific credential field, AND One year of which the work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field, OR Three years of full-time (or equivalent) post-secondary teaching experience in the credential field within the past five years
• Meet qualifications as outlined under institutional procedure, Faculty Credentials

Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of the academic discipline being taught
• Knowledge and understanding of effective teaching methods and learning theories
• Knowledge of curriculum design and assessment practices
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively utilize instructional technologies and learning platforms including learning management system
• Current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows, college system platforms, software and applications especially those specific to the department operations
• Ability to be self-directed and to manage one’s own time
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging and effective instruction
• Ability to create and grade assessments that accurately measure student learning
• Strong organizational skills to manage course materials, records, and administrative tasks
• To complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development
• To utilize appropriate instructional strategies and educational technology for various modalities
• To work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• To provide assistance in a professional, civil, and supportive manner
• To communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and to relate to others in a professional manner
• To maintain confidentiality of protected information and follow FERPA guidelines
• To establish and maintain positive, effective, and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, students, and the public
• To provide instruction for all levels of learners including foundation or introductory courses
• To build positive relationships with students and colleagues
• To address and resolve issues related to teaching and student learning
• To efficiently manage time to balance teaching, preparation, and administrative duties
• To prioritize and meet deadlines
• To establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students, and the public

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$810 per equated load hour (most courses are 3-4 eq. load hours)

Schedule

Part-time, Adjunct Faculty Up to 19 hours per week or 8 equated load per semester; assignment time or load dependent upon institutional need Instructional days and times are dependent upon semester course schedule and institutional need