Automotive Technology Program Director

The Automotive Program Director provides leadership in planning, developing, and delivering Automotive Technology programs across multiple campuses. Responsibilities include curriculum design and review, instructional delivery, student advisement, budgeting, and oversight of adjunct faculty. The director ensures program quality, compliance with academic and accreditation standards, and alignment with WGTC policies and procedures. This position teaches a minimum of twenty (20) contact hours weekly per semester in day or evening courses.

Additional duties include supporting recruitment, retention, and job placement initiatives; coordinating equipment and supply needs; maintaining required documentation and reports; and participating in college committees and professional development activities.

• Diploma in Automotive Technology or related diploma/degree from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years out of the past seven (7) years of experience in Automotive.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Master Technician ASE Certification
  * or ASE eligible.

* Master Technician ASE certification is required within one (1) year of hire date.

• Associate degree in Automotive Technology or related field from an accredited institution.
• Ten (10) + years of in-field experience.
• Directly related teaching experience at the post‑secondary level.
• Online teaching experience.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of technology: internet, email, Microsoft Office products, Knowledge Management System (KMS), Blackboard, Banner, Degree Works, and Task Stream.

• Unofficial transcripts from all accredited institutions.
• Proof of ASE
  * certifications.
• Detailed resume.
• Upon employment offer, a background check is required.
• * Master Technician ASE certification is required within one (1) year of hire date.

• Provides instruction in theory and practical applications of Automotive Technology in accordance with academic state standards.
• Instructs face‑to‑face, hybrid, or on‑campus, as needed, in accordance with college faculty loads.
• Instructs courses in a classroom and lab environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry.
• Utilizes current technology in the classroom and lab.
• Evaluates student progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Grades all coursework in a timely manner.
• Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss student instructional programs and other issues.
• Maintains program certification/accreditation requirements as appropriate for the teaching discipline.
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in Automotive Technology.
• Attends professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
• Advises Dean and Associate Dean on creating course schedules.

• Ensures safety and security requirements are met throughout the program area, including regular safety audits of campus labs and classrooms.
• Supports faculty to ensure all equipment is in working order.
• Suggests new/updated technology to remain current with trends and developments within the field.
• Ensure students are instructed in and follow all safety rules for operating equipment and using tools.
• Ensure classrooms and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained at all times.
• Ensure work‑related projects are completed and meet industry standards.

• Develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives based on state standards.
• Prepares lesson plans for instruction of all program courses; evaluates student progress in meeting goals and objectives.
• Establishes, measures, and evaluates program student learning outcomes and ensures content and instructional activities are integrated into course delivery that will result in student achievement of outcomes, maintains appropriate documentation and reporting of outcomes.
• Assists faculty in verifying program learning outcomes, including identification, review, revision, measurement, and analysis to support continuous improvement and…