Adjunct Faculty - Automotive Technology

Overview

The Instructor of Automotive Technology is responsible for providing classroom instruction for automotive courses within the automotive curriculum and in accordance NATEF guidelines. The instructor is administratively responsible to the Dean/Associate Dean of the School of Business Entrepreneurship and Professional Development.

• Be informed of the Colleges support services for students and recommend their use, when advisable.
• Make every reasonable effort to attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Behave appropriately in dealing with students and staff so as to maintain a scholarly and professional atmosphere.
• Notify the Associate Dean as soon as possible if unable to meet scheduled class session; schedule personal vacations to coincide with the College.
• Responsible for performing, analyzing and reporting of student learning.
• Meet all scheduled classes and final examinations as scheduled.
• Grade and return work to students in a timely manner. Maintain appropriate records of students’ attendance, intermediate, and final grades; submit required reports to the appropriate office by the scheduled deadlines.
• Develop and distribute an effective course syllabus, following the guidelines of College policies and incorporating required elements of the course master; adhere to the written syllabus throughout the semester, within reasonable limits; participate in the College course evaluation process.
• Be informed of the Colleges support services for students and recommend their use, when advisable.
• Make every reasonable effort to attend scheduled staff meetings.
• Teach course(s) in accordance with the description in the Course Master and in accordance with Department and/or standardized course policies. It is recognized that the methods, procedures, and interpretations of various instructors may differ.
• Demonstrate mastery of course material, come to class prepared to teach the day’s lesson (including preparing all handouts, exams or other materials before the start of class) and present the material conscientiously.
• Demonstrate respect for students as individuals and foster a respectful atmosphere in the classroom or an online learning environment.
• Demonstrate mastery of course material, come to class prepared to teach the day’s lesson (including preparing all handouts, exams or other materials before the start of class and present the material conscientiously.
• Treat all students with respect and fairness without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, weight, height, marital status, familial status, protected disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief or any other status protected by law.
• Uphold the best scholarly and ethical standards of his or her discipline.
• Make a reasonable effort to participate in professional development activities in order to identify and implement effective teaching strategies that foster student learning.

• Earned Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution in Automotive Technology or related field required. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in content area REQUIRED.
• Candidates with a minimum of three years demonstrated in-field automotive service, repair experience, and ASE certifications may be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree, and teaching experience preferred.
• Ford ASSET program requires additional certification through Ford Motor Company.
• The most successful candidate will have a career that reflects the following:
  Teaching experience preferred. Candidates should possess the following additional qualifications: ASE Master Certified, Degree in Automotive Technology.