Adjunct, Automotive

Overview

The instructor will teach college students in successfully obtaining the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in their careers. Teach all subjects within the functional area of Automotive Systems Repair Technology. Courses can include engines, electrical, hydraulics, chassis & transmissions. Use the classroom and laboratory to instruct college students in the technical information and fundamental skills required to maintain and repair all types of passenger vehicles and trucks.

Develop new curriculum and update existing curriculum as needed, create courses to support delivery in a competency-based environment, attend all required department and school meetings, and fulfill all department and school assignments. Serve on school and college committees.

• Deliver instruction in automotive systems repair topics including engines, electrical, hydraulics, chassis and transmissions.
• Utilize classroom and laboratory settings to teach technical information and fundamental repair skills for passenger vehicles and trucks.
• Develop and update curriculum; create courses supporting competency-based delivery.
• Attend required department and school meetings and fulfill department and school assignments.
• Serve on school and college committees.
• Maintain on-site campus presence to foster in-person relationships and engaging learning experiences unless approved for online-only courses.
• Position is adjunct/contract-to-contract with no guaranteed continuation; employment may be terminated at will.

• Minimum six years as an automotive technician, or an AAS Degree in Automotive Technology with 4 years of experience as an automotive technician, or a Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology with two years of automotive technician experience. High school or post-secondary teaching experience may substitute for industry experience.
• ASE certification – G-1; ASE Master Certification with G-1 is preferred.
• Knowledge of Automotive ASE disciplines; skilled in steering/suspension and brakes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people and maintain good working relationships across the College community.
• Ability to work with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
• Must maintain student records, prepare course materials, develop course curriculum, supervise student automotive repairs, follow the course curriculum, administer student evaluations, and keep accurate classroom records.
• Provide ADA accommodations as directed and adhere to SLCC policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.

Official transcripts are required for those offered employment within 30 days of hire. Adherence to SLCC policy regarding adjunct appointments, timelines, and expectations is required.