Automotive Faculty

General Summary

Odessa College, a leading community college in the country, has an opening for a full-time, in-person Automotive Instructor. Develops and teaches classes in various aspects of automotive technology. Help develop tomorrow's auto technicians.

Specific Position Duties

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field;
• Teaches OCTECHS and Dual Credit courses as required;
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college;
• Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners;
• Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.;
• Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives;
• By various ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn;
• Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity;
• Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities;
• Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner;
• Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means;
• Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the department as delegated by the department chair;
• Submits required reports and schedules in a timely manner to the department chair;
• Maintains effective relationships with professional counterparts throughout the college and the community;
• Maintains individual student advisement on degree plans and degree applications in order to comply with completion requirements;
• Assists with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for department programs; and,
• Actively participates in college functions and events, and engages in community service.
• Maintains and repairs equipment used in class instruction.
• Actively participates in tool retention and preservation of department assets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of relevant technical job experience.
• ASE certified in G1 and A6.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASE Master Certified Automotive Technician.
• G1 and L1
• Plus, five years of relevant technical job experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75, $84,965.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person