Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Instructor

Title: Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Instructor

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: TCAT-Jacksboro

Department: Diesel Powered Equipment

Campus

Location:

TCAT Jacksboro

TCAT Jacksboro has a current opening for a Diesel Powered Equipment Technology Instructor. This full-time position on campus position.

• Instruction:
  Facilitate the classroom instructional process: evaluate and monitor student progress; assign grades; provide academic assistance to students; maintain attendance and grade records; counsel and advise students on career goals; work to retain students; maintain required classroom and office hours.
• Course and Curriculum Development:
  Select texts, equipment, supplies, and other learning resources; participate in the purchase of needed program supplies and equipment; develop instructional materials; create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed; maintain updated course syllabi.
• Professional Development:
  Remain current within the instructional field and technologies; acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials; attend scheduled college and division professional development and in‑service activities; support related professional organizations; participate in the annual faculty evaluation process.
• Comply with FERPA laws; participate in advising, recruitment, admissions, and orientation of potential students; assist students with job placement; support student activities, including SkillsUSA, NTHS, graduation, and other events.
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned; participate in accreditation, assessment, and performance funding processes; support and participate in the College’s decision‑making processes; provide input and assistance with budgets; attend convocation and commencement exercises and participate in mandatory college programs; develop and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with colleagues; maintain an active program advisory committee; work to meet and exceed COE benchmarks for student completion and placement as well as accreditation standards.

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three years of experience in the occupation to be taught.
• Current ASE Service Technician Certifications are required.

• A technical diploma in Diesel or Heavy Equipment Repair is highly preferred. Consideration will be given to a comparable combination of education and directly related experience.
• ASE Master Technician in Medium/Heavy Duty Repair
• Prior teaching experience.

• Must have a strong hands‑on technical background in all aspects of diesel technology.
• Must possess excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills for the effective transfer of knowledge and skills to students for job placement of graduates in the field.
• Willingness to acquire new skills and remain current in the field.
• Be willing to learn and use individualized instructional techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
• Must possess computer skills and ability to utilize technology to enhance teaching.

• Use of computer
• Normal standing, sitting, and walking.
• Work is performed in a classroom and shop setting with frequent interruptions and distractions.
• Must be physically able to lift, stoop, stand and work, with or without accommodation, to demonstrate and perform all work‑based projects in a classroom and shop setting.
• Ability to operate instructional equipment.

Commensurate with education and experience according to Tennessee Board of Regents guidelines. Associate…