Medium and Heavy Truck Technology Faculty

Position: Medium and Heavy Truck Technology Faculty, Full-Time
Position Title Medium and Heavy Truck Technology Faculty, Full-Time

Requisition Number FAC
00539 General Description

The Department of Transportation Technologies invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty in Medium and Heavy Truck Technology for the  academic year.

This full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Medium and Heavy Truck Technology (MHTT) presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the exceptional training and pedagogy at the College.

The Transportation Technologies department offers various degree and certificate options to prepare students to be successful technicians in the transportation industry. The department programming focuses on automotive service technology, carbon-based alternative fuels, electric vehicles & hybrids, heavy vehicle & truck repair, and Toyota technician training. All programs prepare students to pass the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examinations and professional manufacturer certifications.

Medium and Heavy Truck Technology (MHTT) is an A.A.S degree program that enables students to gain hands-on, practical knowledge and service of medium and heavy vehicle and equipment platforms, including trucks, buses, tractor-trailer systems, and off-road equipment. The courses are both aligned and in compliance with the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASEEF) to provide industry-certified quality of instruction and accreditation.

MHTT courses are also part of two professional certificates offered at the College which provide a practical skillset and allow a student to gain quick entry into the industry.

College Intro

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, predominantly Black institution and a minority-serving institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. CCP's Strategic Plan affirms the College's long-standing commitment to quality, access, affordability and upward mobility while including an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. This plan firmly plants student success at the center of all efforts, establishing the means for each student to achieve their goals.

Teaching faculty are an integral part of the larger Academic and Student Success Division at CCP including Workforce Development or Career Training. The Academic and Student Success Division is a community of learners committed to student success as demonstrated through equitable and measurable outcomes, innovative practices, relevant curriculum, quality learning, and a rewarding student experience. As a minority-serving institution, CCP faculty contribute significantly to our collective efforts to improve student success and eliminate racial equity gaps through the utilization of inclusive and high-quality teaching practices.

Specific Responsibilities

* Applications will demonstrate an interest in contributing to the future of the Department and the life of the College. The Department seeks applicants actively engaged in teaching and committed to promoting student success within and beyond the classroom.

* Teach Medium and Heavy Truck courses to students with an interest in becoming medium and heavy truck technicians and working in dealerships or fleet repair centers.

* Teach automotive technology courses to students in general automotive technology programs.

* Create an engaging ASE preparation program so Medium and Heavy Truck graduates exit the program prepared to earn ASE certifications.

* Become expert in Medium and Heavy Truck curricula and other course materials, and prepare lectures, hands-on activities, and presentations for effective teaching.

* Attend required Medium and Heavy Truck training and facilitate student engagement on the college's learning management systems.

* Create a vibrant Medium and Heavy Truck advisory committee to help fill the needs of area medium and heavy truck service providers by creating lasting relationships that facilitate student and graduate employment opportunities.

* Establish, maintain and implement a system to effectively attract and retain students for the Medium and Heavy Truck degree program from the Greater Philadelphia region.

* Support community college students as they further develop their medium and heavy truck technology skills, professional attitudes, and behaviors, for college and workplace success.

* Facilitate student learning, provide effective instruction, and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes, using each course's standard course outline and requirements as guides.

* Meet all classes and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings at the designated times. Be available to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course syllabus each semester.

* Become expert in curricula and other course materials, prepare lectures, hands-on activities, and presentations for effective teaching.

* Assign grades…