Adjunct Faculty - Auto Mechanics Instructor

General Information & Responsibilities

Black Hawk College seeks Adjunct Faculty/Part‑time Instructor in Auto Mechanics at East Campus in Galva, IL. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Faculty member is expected to encourage learning by preparing appropriate syllabi; by developing lectures, discussions, and other presentations or activities to enhance the students educational experience; develop, and execute appropriate methods of evaluating students performance; develop, secure, and maintain the equipment and other instructional materials essential to the presentation of the classroom material.

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology with coursework specialization in auto mechanics, and/or a minimum of five years work experience in the auto mechanics field is required. At least two years of work experience in auto mechanics is required. Previous teaching experience in Auto Mechanics at the community college level preferred. Must possess demonstrated oral English proficiency for classroom instruction.

Applications accepted online through the Black Hawk College website or through  Candidates are encouraged to upload/attach a cover letter and resume/CV with the online application. Candidates needing assistance with the online application process should refer to the online help guide available .edu/employment.

Any instructor hired at Black Hawk College will be required to submit official transcripts at his/her own expense. Transcripts, once submitted, become property of Black Hawk College.

Pay is commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum starting pay for adjunct faculty (as of Fall 2024)

• Less Than a Master’s Degree = $693.36 per equated hour
• Master’s Degree = $808.92 per equated hour
• Doctorate = $866.70 per equated hour

Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.

Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.

While you contribute your talent and enthusiasm to BHC, as an eligible employee you will have access to outstanding health benefits, ample time off, a pension plan, educational opportunities, and much more. In this section, you will find an overview of our comprehensive and generous benefit programs. Be sure to check out the Compensation section as well.

• Medical
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Mail Order Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance
• Professional Development
• Tuition Waiver
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Personal Days

State University Retirement System of Illinois (SURS):
Employees working in a regular and continuous position or one in which services are expected to be rendered on a continuous basis for at least four months or one academic term (16 weeks), may be eligible to enroll in SURS. To learn more about SURS, visit www.

SURS.org.

Optional 403b Tax‑Deferred Investment Program:
Employees may set up a 403b plan through Empower Retirement.

• Do you have a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology with coursework specialization in auto mechanics, and/or a minimum of five years work experience in the auto mechanics field?
• Do you have at least two years of work experience in auto mechanics?
• Do you have previous teaching experience in Auto Mechanics at the community college level?
• Do you currently reside in one of the following states:
  Iowa, Illinois, Florida, Kansas, North Carolina, Georgia, or Texas?