Tenure Track Faculty, Automotive Technology

About the role

This full-time tenure track faculty opportunity teaches a full range of courses in the Automotive Technology Program, including all ASE automotive areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences
• Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records
• Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions
• Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction
• Compiles, administers and grades examinations
• Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
• Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment
• Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters and academic issues
• Participates in campus and community events

Requirements

• Associate’s degree
• Minimum of five years full-time experience as an automotive service technician
• Master ASE certification and/or willingness to obtain certification within 30 days of hire
• Evidence of industry training/professional development within the last three years
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated experience in current systems in the automotive field
• Possess certifications through Ford Motor Company and/or GM to deliver STST (Service Technician Specialist Training) certification courses, or willingness to get them to teach specific courses

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible benefits package
• Paid time off
• Affordable medical/dental/vision plan coverage
• Disability benefits
• Life/accidental/critical illness insurance
• State Teachers Retirement System and other retirement plan options
• Coverage for dependents, spouses and domestic partners

Pay

Target Hiring Rate/Salary: $57,589 with B.A. plus 30 semester hours (45 quarter credits) or M.A. degree; Education less than or more than stated will affect minimum salary. This salary reflects a nine (9) month contract period. Faculty can work during summer sessions to earn additional wages.

Schedule

As scheduled for classes and office hours