Automotive Systems Technology Instructor (10 month contract

Position Overview

Automotive Systems Technology curriculum at Fayetteville Technical Community College prepares individuals passionate about cars for a career that blends technical expertise and rewarding instruction. New makes and models continuously bring new technologies, parts, and intricate systems, driving the need for qualified technicians to repair and maintain these systems. Qualified candidates should have the ability to pass along knowledge and passion to students, guiding them on a path to a successful automotive career.

Candidates should possess excellent computer skills, demonstrate flexibility in work experiences, a willingness to change, open‑mindedness, fairness, and the ability to see multiple perspectives. They should be willing to take and manage risks, accept responsibility for professional and personal growth, and be able to work evenings and weekends.

We offer a valuable benefits package that includes property and casualty insurance, cancer intensive or critical care coverage, employee assistance program, and flexible spending.

Mastery of Subject Matter:

• Demonstrate a thorough, accurate, evidence‑based, and up‑to‑date knowledge of the assigned field or discipline.
• Display the ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of the assigned field or discipline.
• Connect the assigned subject matter with related fields.
• Demonstrate competency in laboratory and clinical areas, as appropriate.

Teaching Performance:

• Teach all courses according to the published curriculum with an assigned course load to meet college guidelines.
• Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and division policies.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate learning strategies to communicate subject matter for maximization of student learning.
• Modify instructional methods and strategies to improve student retention, meet diverse student needs, and make referrals for students needing additional assistance.
• Recommend improvements to the instructional program, including curriculum, textbooks, instructional techniques, modes of delivery, equipment, hardware, software, and facilities.
• Maintain currency and incorporate new instructional techniques and technologies into face‑to‑face and/or virtual classrooms.
• Periodically evaluate and develop new courses, revise and update existing courses for relevance and currency.
• Maintain classroom environments conducive to student learning, engagement, and retention.

Mastery of Instructional Technology:

• Use current technologies to enhance teaching and student learning.
• Develop and maintain an electronic learning site for all assigned courses through the current learning content management system (LCMS), Blackboard.
• Ensure all online courses comply with FTCC’s Online Standards Handbook.
• Employ search engines and other electronic resources to locate new, relevant, current, and verified information, activities, and resources.
• Provide online study guides or other support materials for assigned courses.
• Teach students how to locate and use reference materials available via electronic means through online databases.

Evaluation of Student Learning:

• Organize course and subject matter to acquaint students with requirements, learning outcomes, and evaluation methods.
• Maintain accurate scholastic and membership records and prepare required reports.
• Use evaluation tools and methods appropriate to the domain of learning.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently; return work promptly.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.

Support of College Policies and Procedures:

• Maintain confidentiality of student information per FERPA.
• Stay current in subject matter through professional organizations and conferences.
• Submit a Personal and Professional Development Plan annually.
• Substitute for other instructors as needed.
• Teach classes in multi‑campus, online, or face‑to‑face environments.
• Conduct inspections of classrooms, labs, offices for health and safety.
• Engage in program review, assessment, strategic planning, curriculum improvement, recruitment, and retention efforts.
• Submit documentation for licensure,…