Adjunct Faculty - Auto​/Diesel Institute in Owosso, MI

Overview

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024 & 2025 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan, Metro Detroit and Nationally! Baker College is seeking Adjunct Faculty to teach at the Auto/Diesel Institute.

Join our dynamic academic community as an adjunct faculty member and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students. We seek passionate educators committed to excellence in teaching and dedicated to student success. As an adjunct faculty member, you'll inspire and empower students, aligning your expertise with our institution's mission to provide a student-first learning experience. Join us in fostering innovation, diversity, and academic excellence to make a meaningful impact on our students and communities.

• Teach courses in the Auto/Diesel Institute, delivering dynamic, hands‑on instruction aligned with the ASE Education Foundation standards.
• Prepare students to earn industry‑recognized credentials and achieve their Certificate or Associate degree in Automotive Technologies.
• Develop and deliver lesson plans, assignments, assessments, and instructional materials.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and support to students.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of current automotive repair technologies and diagnostic procedures.
• Engage students, managers, customers, and the public through effective presentation skills.

• Ase certification in Automotive Service Technology or Diesel Service Technology.
• Associate degree in a related field preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
• At least five years of related work experience in automotive repair technologies, or two years of related experience combined with an associate degree in a related area.
• Proficiency in current automotive repair technologies, diagnostic and repair procedures, and experience with various OEM diagnostic software programs.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effective presentation skills and the ability to analyze and resolve problems involving multiple concrete variables within standardized situations.
• Belief in and support of the student‑first philosophy, acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus.

Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real‑world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations offers a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape. Baker College is an independent, private, non‑profit institution that grants associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online.

Baker College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located in the Baker College Title IX Policy.

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