Adjunct Professor - Automotive Technology; Bowie

Subject to criminal background check. Employees must reside in Texas or Oklahoma. Unofficial transcripts and resume are required in addition to application. This position is located at the Bowie campus. Pay rate – $680 per load unit.

This position upholds the Mission of North Central Texas College and includes teaching, academic advising, committee participation, professional development, and community engagement.

• Meet class as scheduled.
• Follow departmental policy for class cancellations.
• Start and end class consistently on time.
• Maintain appropriate records of grades/attendance and submit required reports to the Division Chair and Registrar on time.
• Post office hours and be available to students during that time.
• Make an appropriate syllabus available to students and Division Chair in a timely manner.
• Be well organized and prepared for each class.

• Maintain college-level rigor and require a high level of academic excellence from students.
• Use an appropriate variety of instructional methods to enhance learning.
• Develop appropriate tests, projects and/or other evaluation activities for courses taught.
• Consider Student Course Evaluations in the improvement of instruction.
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with students.
• Provide appropriate feedback on student assignments.
• Encourage an atmosphere in which students may ask questions, offer opinions, and express ideas.

• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with colleagues and other college personnel.
• Participate in departmental meetings and activities.
• Serve on college committees.

• Keep abreast of developments in the subject area and in instructional techniques.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Share ideas and materials related to the teaching field and/or pedagogy with colleagues.
• Participate in Peer Classroom Observation Program.

• Advise students regarding class scheduling, degree planning, and give appropriate career advising.
• Post and maintain scheduled office hours.
• Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change based on the needs of the department and the institution.

• Associate Degree in Automotive Technology or related discipline and at least three years of work experience in the area of assigned instruction.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Technology or related discipline (preferred).

• Required:
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Exhibition of respect and professionalism in a spirit of collegiality.
  • Ability to promote an effective environment for learning in lecture and lab experiences.
• Preferred:
  • Knowledge of online delivery methods, principles and techniques.

• Three years of experience in automotive mechanics including mastery of course content as prescribed by ASE and NCTC.
• 5+ years of related work experience (preferred).
• Community College and/or Public School teaching experience (preferred).
• Online curriculum development and online teaching experience (preferred).

Bowie campus, Texas.

North Central Texas College (“NCTC”) is an equal opportunity employer. NCTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, disability, age, genetics, equal pay, or any other legally protected characteristic. NCTC prohibits harassment on the basis of a legally protected characteristic and/or retaliation for reporting a complaint.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Certificate
• Professional License