Instructor of Automotive Service Technology

Instructor of Automotive Service Technology (Marked Tree Campus) Arkansas State University-Newport

The Instructor of Automotive Service Technology has responsibility for the coordination, oversight, and assessment of courses that comprise the AST program. The AST instructor provides instructional leadership in air conditioning, brakes, suspension & steering, engine performance, engine repair, electrical & electronic systems, drive axles, and transmissions. The position will require the instructor to create a safe learning environment for a diverse group of students with varying skill levels.

The instructor will see to it that the program meets federal, state, and local health and safety codes and will see to it that the program meets the needs of industry partners and advances the mission of the college. This position is a 10.5-month faculty position and will be housed on the Marked Tree campus.

• Assessment of laboratory performance, assignments, and papers
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, assignments, and handouts
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction for both traditional classroom and online formats
• Maintain a functioning advisory committee
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
• Participate in professional development to keep abreast of developments in the field
• Maintain accessibility to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. Maintain course/student records such as student grades, attendance, and training activity details in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit records by established deadlines
• Keep a weekly schedule that best facilitates student learning and access
• Remain current in program discipline, including maintaining licensures, certifications, or continuing education requirements where appropriate
• Maintenance and upkeep of the lab equipment and cleanliness of facilities
• Participate in college professional development activities and commencement ceremonies
• Responsible for the safe and effective use of all hand tools and equipment associated with the automotive field. Proper and effective use of personal protective equipment is necessary
• Help students identify and achieve their educational goals through participating in the college's advising processes, as well as providing incidental academic advice to students
• Adhere to posted office hours to facilitate interaction with students, the college community, and the public
• Serve on standing ad hoc committees, advisory boards, hiring committees, Faculty Association, or as a student organization advisor. Attend local, regional, state, or national meetings where required or necessary for the discipline
• Actively participate in the recruiting process
• Perform other related professional duties as required or assigned

• An associate degree is preferred
• ASE Certification in one or more of the following areas is required:
  Air Conditioning, Brakes, Suspension & Steering, Engine Performance, Engine Repair, Electrical & Electronic Systems, Automatic Transmissions & Transaxle, and Manual Drive Trains & Axles
• Previous recruitment, administration, and college teaching experience are preferred
• Must possess good communication skills and be willing to work cooperatively with other departments of the College
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

An associate degree or higher and appropriate industry certification(s) and/or at least three years of experience as an automotive technician.

Knowledge of work-related subject area. The successful candidate will teach AST courses as appropriate to the two-year college level including classroom and laboratory instruction. The candidate must be able to work cooperatively with other departments of the college in a learning-centered environment. Applicants must also ensure quality and cleanliness of the lab, demonstrate teaching and educational facilitation skills, and exhibit excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

Not applicable.

Strong communication and computer skills are required.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent, and to prepare and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.

Under general direction of the Dean of Applied Sciences, working from policies and general directives. Refers specific cases to supervisor when clarification or interpretation of the organization's policy when needed.

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