Adjunct Faculty: Automotive Instructor

College: SLCC

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Business & Technical Studies

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Adjunct

Salary: $2,050 - $2,500 per 3 credit course

Duties and Responsibilities:  

The Automotive instructor will oversee the operation and maintenance of all shop equipment and keep an accurate inventory of tools, equipment and supplies for the proper instruction of students within this class. Instructors will follow state approved course syllabi for each area of instruction. Instructors are also responsible for maintaining accurate academic records in a computerized learning management system. These records include attendance, grade, and class/course syllabi for each class taught.
The duties of the Automotive Instructor include, but are not limited to:
 Maintaining an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success
 Managing the classroom/laboratory, equipment, supplies and materials.
 Preparing and delivering instruction to students
 Developing, updating, and posting course syllabi in a timely manner
 Evaluating student performance fairly and consistently and returning student work promptly to promote maximum learning
 Maintaining accurate records of student progress and submitting final grade to the registrar’s office each semester according to established deadlines
 Utilizing technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, communicate with others and facilitate learning.
 Serving on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned
 Responding in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program administrators
 Actively pursuing and participating in professional development activities to enhance skills in various modes of instruction and knowledge of learning
 Participating in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students.
 Developing and maintaining professional relations with the industry through industry visits and advisory committee meetings.
 Assuming other duties as requested by the supervisor and the College.

Required Education/Experience :  

A Bachelor’s degree with at least three (3) years of directly-related occupational experience and skill in the field to be taught, OR An Associate’s Degree and four (4) years of occupational experience and skill in the field to be taught,
OR
A relevant Certificate and five (5) years of occupational experience and skill in the field to be taught* OR Seven (7) years’ work experience in the teaching field to be taught*
AND:
-Must have relevant current professional certification and or licensure in the field to be taught.
-Must have appropriate educational qualifications, as determined by the relevant programmatic accreditation agency, to act in the required positional role.
*Must additionally demonstrate steady progress to attain an Associate’s Degree to be considered for continued employment. Steady progress is defined as successful completion of at least one college course per semester, including the summer, or nine credits per academic year.

Preferred Experience :  

 Teaching experience in post-secondary education is preferred.
 Current ASE Master Certification

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.