Automotive Technology Assistant Teaching Professor

Closing Date: 12/31/2026

Type of Position:
Faculty
- Non-Tenure

Workstudy Position:
No

Job Type: Regular

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College

Department:
Technical Sciences-South

Full-time faculty are professionals with the responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for UA
- Pulaski Technical College students. Faculty perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.

The successful hire will teach Automatic Transmission/Transaxle with Lab, Power Trains with Lab, Climate Control with Lab, Engine Repair, Automotive Brake Systems, Chassis and Steering, Electrical Fundamentals, and Engine Performance courses as assigned.

• Maintenance of office hours/establishing a campus presence in accordance with UA-PTC Campus Presence Policy 623.
• Actively and consistently participating in orientations, professional development workshops, all mandatory or required training, events, and meetings, such as shared governance, commencement, and convocation.
• Establishing and maintaining positive, collaborative working relationships with students, colleagues and staff.
• Demonstrating a willingness to use contemporary educational techniques and technology.
• Maintaining skills or knowledge required for the Automotive industry.
• Utilizing syllabus, Black Board, timeline of class curriculum and other information to present information in a timely manner for the success of students.
• Providing prompt and accurate records of assessments and final grade reports.
• Demonstrating consistent professionalism with students and commitment to working cooperatively with campus personnel to fulfill the Mission of the College.
• Organizing and hosting advisory committee meetings once each semester to ensure ongoing industry engagement, gather program feedback, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Support student participation in competitions such as SkillsUSA.
• Completing all required reports, including but not limited to, course-level or program-level outcomes assessment and academic program review, within the prescribed time frame.
• Other duties as assigned by the department director, school dean, or Provost.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in the Automotive Industry.
• 3 current ASE A-Series Certifications
• Faculty will possess competence and experience to develop, revise, implement and assess the curriculum to ensure that students are acquiring current knowledge, including familiarity with technology used in classroom settings. The ability to utilize web-based educational technology is expected.
• Faculty must have flexibility to teach day and evening classes. Teaching assignments may include our Main Campus and any other sites (including off-campus partner locations) and may involve alternative delivery methods. The possibility of teaching overloads for extra pay exists as well as summer teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the Automotive Industry
• 6 current ASE A-series certifications

Commensurate with experience

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume

Human Resources
human resources

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere.

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