Instructor - Automotive

Position Summary

Western Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region and is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all co-workers. As an open-access institution, we proudly serve learners from all walks of life, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and lived experiences enrich our community and strengthen our mission. We are committed to creating a sense of belonging where everyone feels empowered to be themselves and supported in their personal and professional growth.

This means actively identifying and removing barriers to opportunity and providing pathways to social and economic advancement. Western is deeply connected to the communities we serve, and we believe in the power of education to drive positive change. We seek individuals who are passionate about teaching and learning, dedicated to student success, and eager to collaborate in building a more vibrant, equitable community.

If you share these values and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this opportunity at Western.

Instructors are responsible for preparing and providing quality curriculum, instruction, and assessment that leads to student success. Recognizing the diverse backgrounds of students, instructors foster student growth and prepare them for success in the workplace and/or a pathway to further education.

This position works to promote social justice within the division and the larger academic institution.

Instruction will be in a face to face format and teaching terms would be fall/spring.

Essential Functions

1. Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect.

2. Instruction
- Supporting Actions Include:

* Prepares coherent lesson plans which align with competency based learning and reflect knowledge of subject matter and the students in the course.

* Delivers course via multiple modes of delivery.

* Scaffolds and differentiates instruction so that all students can engage with the content in a rigorous and thought-provoking manner.

* Assists all students in learning content knowledge in support of the College Success Abilities.

* Understands and incorporates a variety of teaching methods, assessments, and technologies that align with class objectives, course competencies, and program outcomes.

* Uses a variety of formative assessments to gauge student learning, adjust instruction, and provide timely feedback to students.

* Incorporates performance-based assessment strategies and other forms of summative assessments.

* Collaborates with other programs, faculty, and teams to support learning.

* Collaborates with all students and Western staff to retain students and assist them in being successful.

3. Classroom Management
-Supporting Actions Include:

* Uses student feedback and other data for continuous improvement.

* Is accessible, available, and responsive to support a safe, positive learning environment.

* Understands and conveys the student code of conduct.

* Supports student success through referrals to appropriate student services.

* Defines and utilizes clear classroom policies and procedures that supports a positive learning environment and academic risk taking.

* Maintains labs, classrooms, and clinical spaces for safety, functionality, and sustainability.

4. Professional and Academic Leadership
-Supporting Actions Include:

* Develops and continually revises curriculum that reflects diverse perspectives, Success Abilities and technical content to meet industry or regulatory standards.

* Engages in reflective practice.

* Participates in ongoing development to continually refine teaching methods through College trainings and professional development opportunities.

* Models the College Values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Integrity, Teamwork, and Respect.

* Implements the Core Values with the end result of student success.

* Actively participates in College initiatives and work groups (e.g. hiring committees, learning teams, etc.)

* Works collaboratively within program/department to support orientation, registration, advising, mentoring,…