Workforce Skilled Instructor, Auto & Diesel Technology

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Serving the community for more than 50 years, LSC-North Harris offers more than 60 programs of study, including university-transfer and numerous education courses and programs. LSC-North Harris is keenly focused on leading-edge technology in emerging technical job fields. The address is 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX 77073. All applicants must reside in Texas. Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Provides direction, teaching, and support for Automotive and Industrial Diesel Technology Programs course objectives and contributes to the educational environment of the Lone Star College and the community. Responsibilities include teaching and advising students. Primary functions are to plan, maintain, access, and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student success and student learning. Essential Job Functions Teaches courses in Automotive Technology and Industrial Diesel Technology at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs, making continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methodsDevelops and uses a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college and departmental guidelinesEvaluates students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and informs them in a timely manner of their progress in the course. Identifies and assesses student who are in need of additional instruction to successfully complete the course objectivesResponsible for recruiting and advising students in their areaResponsible for managing their classrooms and labs, including assuring lab facilities meet state requirementsResponsible for assisting with student job placementWorks directly with certification agencies to ensure alignment and high level of program and student successResponsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skillsMastery of course contentExcellent computer and organizational skillsProficient in Microsoft Applications and OutlookDemonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.Excellent interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with a wide variety of people at various levelsCommitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life-long learningAbility to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning Physical Abilities Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handlingPicking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole handExerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human bodyAbility to push, pull, squat, turn, twist, bend, and stoopAbility to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in soundExtending hand(s) and arm(s) in any directionExpressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quicklyClose visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading Work Schedule And Conditions Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment. Equipment generally associated with Automotive and Industrial Diesel TechnologyInterface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the positionWork is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards Required Qualifications Associate degree or higher in industrial technology, diesel technology, mechanical engineering, machining technology, or related field, and three (3) years of non-teaching work experience in the field and ASE Master Automotive Technician and L1 (Advanced Engine Performance Specialist) OR ASE certifications G1 (Maintenance & Light Repair), A4 (Suspension & Steering), A5 (Brakes), A6 (Electrical/Electronic Systems), A8 (Engine Performance), and L1 (Advanced Engine Performance) Salary Commensurate With Education, Experience And Qualifications. Your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. 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