Part time Automotive Service Instructor

Part time Automotive Service Instructor

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Posting Number:
0602802

Position Title:

Part time Automotive Service Instructor

Position is:
Part Time

Position Type:
Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time)

Department/Ofc.:
Instruction

Position

Description:

Join the Transportation Technologies Team at Washtenaw Community College!
The Transportation Technologies Department at Washtenaw Community College is dedicated to preparing students for dynamic careers in the automotive and transportation industries. Our department offers hands-on learning experiences with cutting-edge technology, ensuring that students gain the skills needed for success in this rapidly evolving field.

We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team in a part-time capacity. Each position within our department contributes to the education and training of future automotive technicians, engineers, and industry professionals. If you are passionate about sharing your expertise and shaping the next generation of skilled workers, we encourage you to apply!

Position Summary:

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is seeking a Part-Time Automotive Service Instructor to teach Automotive Service (ATT) credit courses that prepare students for careers in automotive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Instruction may take place in-person, online, hybrid, or lab-based settings, depending on program needs.

The instructor will play a critical role in ensuring students develop technical expertise, industry-relevant skills, and professional workplace habits. Additionally, the instructor must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times, serving as a role model for WCC students by demonstrating ethical behavior, strong work ethic, and professionalism in all instructional settings.

The instructor will also actively and effectively promote safety in all lab-based courses, ensuring that students follow standardized department safety protocols and procedures while operating tools, diagnostic equipment, and vehicles.

We are committed to providing high-quality education, student-centered learning, and career preparation in the field of automotive service technology.
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Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Part-Time Automotive Service Instructor will:
· Deliver engaging, high-quality instruction that aligns with course learning objectives and program goals.
· Actively and effectively promote safety in all lab-based courses, ensuring strict adherence to the department's standardized safety protocols and procedures.
· Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and enforce safety measures for hazardous materials, tools, equipment operation, and vehicle handling.
· Conduct themselves professionally at all times, setting a positive example for students by demonstrating ethical behavior, strong work ethic, and professional conduct.
· Utilize diverse teaching strategies (e.g., lecture, demonstration, online tools, and hands-on lab work) to accommodate various learning styles.
· Ensure curriculum compliance with industry certifications such as Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards and best practices in automotive repair.
· Assess student performance effectively, using a combination of written exams, hands-on skill assessments, diagnostic exercises, and project-based learning.
· Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, safety training completion, and grading, ensuring compliance with college policies.
· Incorporate modern diagnostic tools and automotive technologies to keep course content aligned with industry…