Adjunct Instructor, Automotive Technology

Responsible for providing effective instruction consistent with established objectives, effective advisement of students, accurate record keeping and reporting, and curriculum or course review and evaluation.

Position will be posted until filled.

Adjunct faculty are part-time, non-salaried faculty who are paid for each class taught and are hired on an as-needed basis. An adjunct job posting does not imply an open position exists at this time. The need for adjunct faculty changes from semester to semester and should be considered temporary in nature.

* Provide effective learning experiences for students using a variety of teaching methods.

* Give students at the beginning of each course a course outline which lists measurable learning objectives and expected outcomes of students and which follows the designated outline format of NCC.

* Develop and submit up-to-date course outlines to the Department Chair and the Vice President prior to the course being taught.

* Assess on a regular basis the success rate of students in each class taught, the retention and graduation rate of all advisees and submit this information to the respective department chair in May of each year.

* Contact students who are absent from class.

* Schedule regular student contact hours and post schedule prior to the end of the add period.

* Serve as curriculum student advisor as assigned and verify readiness for graduation.

* Maintain classroom environment and report problems in a timely manner.

* Maintain shop and lab safety within current regulations.

* Safeguard and keep accurate inventory of instructional and office equipment and report any irregularities to department chair.

* Leave classrooms suitable for the next class.

* Maintain accurate scholastic and membership records of students enrolled in classes and to submit reports according to the established schedule.

* Furnish input to the Department Chair as to supply, textbook, resource, and equipment needs for instructional purposes.

* Attend all scheduled faculty meetings unless there is a conflict with a scheduled class.

* Participate in on going curriculum review and formal evaluation and implement necessary changes for improvement.

* Stay abreast of changes in technology and obtain recognized certification(s) as required in identified software and/or hardware systems.

* Recognize technology-based instructional methodologies

* Instruct, as needed, on-line or technology based course(s) in keeping with the workload policy.

* Use Web Attendance.

* Participate in and support ongoing assessment, planning and evaluation to improve student learning.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees may request reasonable accommodation(s) if necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

* Maintain stationary position, sitting or standing, for extended periods of time.

* Operate a computer and other office machinery.

* Occasionally lift, move, transport, install, or remove items weighing up to 15 pounds.

* The ability to communicate information so that others understand.

* The ability to observe details.  

* Occasionally move to different classrooms across campus to provide instruction, advising, and instructional support.

* Drive to remote instructional sites or other locations in performance of the duties listed in this job description.

Diploma in Automotive Systems Technology or related field from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum of 8 years of experience as an automotive technician.

Must have a current ASE Master Certification and a ASE Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Certification (G1).Associate's Degree in Automotive Systems Technology or related field from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum of 4 years of experience as an automotive technician.