Automotive Systems Technology Instructor- 12 months
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Job Location
Main Campus, Graham, NC
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Instructional (Faculty)
Application Period
Closes: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Minimum Qualifications
- Associate Degree from a regionally accredited institution in a related discipline or demonstrated competencies in teaching specific automotive technology courses.
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in Automotive related job such as:
- Dealership Technician
- Community College instructor
- North Carolina Safety and OBD inspection Instructor Certification
- Applicants are expected to demonstrate skills needed to communicate Automotive repair and diagnosis knowledge.
- Current North Carolina driver’s license
- Provide instruction that fulfills the requirements of the regulatory and/or accrediting agency.
- Dresses professionally and arrives on time for classes.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships within an education setting; plan, organize, and implement programs and services; and provide tracking and assessment to ensure quality, required
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral).
- Demonstrated sensitivity to and appreciation of ethnic and cultural diversity and a record of building consensus and reaching out to various and diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Post-secondary teaching experience, preferably in a community college environment.
- Industry Recognized Credentials (ex. ASE Master Certification with “L1”(Advanced Electrical) Certification, TIA - Tire Industry Association, Certification , MLR –Maintenance Light Repair Certification, etc.
- Experience with Ellucian Colleague and advising and registering students
- Minimum of five years of experience working in an automotive technology environment
- Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a community college setting
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and students.
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of the student experience to include coaching, mentoring, advising, student/career services, and progression, preferred
- Understanding and commitment to the mission and principles of community colleges.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff and students as well as other internal and external stakeholders.
- Commitment to using data to support informed decision-making processes.
- Proven ability to develop successful strategies for enrollment growth, student success and student retention.
Position Description
Faculty are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with a minimum of 20-24 on -campus hours Monday through Friday (position may include day and/or evening work hours). In certain program areas and during certain periods, such as advising ad registration, Faculty may work more than the minimum on-campus hours. Focused on student success, Faculty support the colleges mission by facilitating student learning in and outside of the classroom through high-quality instruction, academic support, and informed advising.
Example of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Providing appropriate and effective instruction.
- Teaching classes per the College’s teaching load and formula in combinations including day, evening, weekend, off-campus and online as the College requires.
- Providing relevant learning opportunities that promote student engagement and retention.
- Staying current in their field and in teaching methodology.
- Creating meaningful assessments and evaluating student work according to departmental standards.
- Marinating accurate student records, including course attendance to enhance retention and success.
- Being available to students during office or lab hours for assistance.
- Providing regular grade updates through Moodle gradebook
- Providing accurate, informed advising.
- Maintaining accessible office or lab hours.
- Understanding College policies and procedures, degree requirements, and transfer agreements.
- Providing students with current information regarding career opportunities, as appropriate.
- Being informed about College services and support for students.
- Supports extracurricular activities by attendance and/or advisory role.
- Manages inventory control including purchasing materials, supplies, equipment and tools
- Recruiting students, including participation in open houses, College events, and recruitment fairs.
- Engaging in continuous improvement efforts.
- Building positive, effective relationships with internal and external partners.
- Participating in student club activities and events.
- Assisting with accreditation/regulatory reports.
- Assisting with live projects as relevant.
- Maintains licensure /certifications and through professional development activities stays well-informed of advancements and changes within the field of Automotive Technology.
- Serve on College Committees
- Performs other duties as assigned that support the College mission and initiatives
Permanent full-time faculty (who are not Department Heads or otherwise required to work 12 months) receive contracts for nine-month periods within a fiscal year and may be contracted on a month-to-month basis in summer per instructional needs.
How to Apply
An ACC on-line application MUST be fully completed for consideration, which includes a required letter of interest (teaching philosophy) and transcript attachment. Resume attachments are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Unofficial transcripts MUST be scanned and attached in order to be considered for this position! Applicants who are selected for an interview will be requested to present a 15-minute teaching demonstration.
For faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time teaching experience, including start and end dates of employment, should be included on the application. Also, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the teaching discipline should be included on the application, including start and end dates.
For non-faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the position should be included on the application, including start and end dates.
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