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Job Description
Academic Faculty Contract, 171-day, Benefits Eligible, Tenure Track
Expected Start Date: Fall 2027 Semester
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach 30 equated load hours/year (to include preparation time, grading, etc.); develop and grade exams and projects to evaluate student learning and progress; monitor student progress, maintain accurate attendance rosters and submit student grades, as required.
Deliver courses at all program levels. Courses may be offered day, evening and weekends through a variety of modalities from face-to-face to fully online. This may include delivering courses at rural and high school locations.
Maintain a minimum of 5 office hours/week/semester.
Participate in division meetings, advisory board meetings, and gatherings supporting faculty/industry collaborations.
Support learning through student engagement, incorporating pedagogical strategies that encourage active engagement, utilize problem-based activities, and promote authentic application of knowledge.
Participate in program promotion activities such as open houses, school visits, tours, development of promotional material, social media, or other relevant activities.
Advocate for curricular and programmatic changes based on data, research, industry feedback and other knowledge-based reviews.
Build and sustain relationships with current and potential external partners; including but not limited to industry and K-12 partners.
Employ a student-centered approach to education.
Demonstrate a commitment to growing and enhancing the Automotive Technology program.
Participate in strategic planning, goal setting, course and program assessment, and course outline development that is aligned with student
learning objectives.
Collaborate with colleagues throughout the college, as well as with employer partners, to deliver curriculum meeting today’s professional standards for the industry.
Develop, implement, and evaluate the program of learning to ensure student progression through and graduation from the degree program.
Serve on college committees as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned to provide a high-quality learning experience for students.
Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required; AND
Five years of automotive technician experience; AND,
ASE-Certified Master Automotive Technicians or equivalent OEM Certification;
An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to utilize automotive diagnostic, service, and repair software/technology.
Knowledge and ability to use personal computers, applicable software and the Internet.
Effective communication skills with students, faculty and other community members.
Ability to evaluate, design, and implement curriculum, testing, and/or teaching methodologies.
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
Knowledge of teaching methods, curriculum, and education programs.
Effective teaching, facilitation and classroom management skills.
Knowledge of vocational and/or academic education curricula.
Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant current educational methodologies and…