Adjunct - Automotive Technology

Job Title

Kirkwood Community College's Industrial Technologies Department is seeking a part-time instructor for AUT-888 Tech Lab I (4 credit hours).

Job Goal:
To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

Pay is $1,304 per credit hour.

General

Job Summary:

A successful candidate will have at least three years of experience in automotive service and repair, including the use of common diagnostic equipment, hand and power tools, vehicle maintenance procedures, and safe shop practices. Candidates should be self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to students in a hands-on learning environment.

Fall 2026

AUT-888 Section B: T/TH 8:00-11:00 am AND 1:00-4:00 pm, 8/24/26-10/16/26

Adjunct faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions scheduled intermittently based on institutional need. Adjuncts are not guaranteed work in any semester and are notified of course assignments prior to each term as courses become available.

Universal

Core Competencies:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide face-to-face instruction in discipline
• Teach using the department's established curriculum, syllabus, and assessments while collaborating with faculty to maintain consistency across course sections.
• Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty on a regular basis.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on a regular basis.
• Utilize the Kirkwood Learning Management System to post course syllabi and relevant documents and provide access to the student grade book.
• Regularly engage in professional development activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations:

• Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course.
• Abide by and enforce safety rules when in a lab setting.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

Physical Activities With/Without Reasonable Accommodation:

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6000 hours of employment in automotive service and repair OR
• An associate's degree in automotive technology or related field and 3000 hours of employment in automotive service and repair OR
• A bachelor's degree in automotive technology or related field AND
• Have the following certifications: ASE G1, ASE A6

Preferred Qualifications, Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:

• Previous experience in face-to-face instruction at a community college.
• Demonstrated success working with ESL students and supporting diverse learning needs.
• Prior use of a learning management system.

EEO/AA Statement:
It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status.

Why Kirkwood:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.