Faculty, Heavy Equipment Technology

This full-time faculty position is a nine-month position, requiring a presence on campus with the faculty member’s primary efforts focused on teaching and learning, academic excellence and student success. Primary responsibilities include designing and implementing learning strategies for students in Automotive /Diesel Heavy Equipment repair. This position reports directly to the Division Chair ofWorkforce/Skilled Trades. DDCC faculty members have the following responsibilities including, but not limited to:

● Promote DDCC mission, vision and values

● Teach assigned courses at various locations to meet program needs, including, but not limited to day, evening, weekend, and online

● Ensure that each class session contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency

● Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate, timely feedback

● Provide and/or facilitate quality experiences in the learning environment(s) to meet program needs

● Develop course syllabi and provide appropriate written information to students concerning course evaluation and criteria

● Incorporate appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning

● Assist in the evaluation of courses and programs

● Prepare and submit instructional records, reports and grades established by institutional policy.

● Participate in professional development to enhance instructional and technical skills

● Attend appropriate internal and external meetings

● Assist in student recruitment and retention

● Maintain accessibility to students, faculty and staff

● Maintain a high level of sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.

● Perform other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the College.

Successful candidates will possess:

Required Qualifications:

● Diploma in Automotive (AUT) or Diesel, Heavy Equipment (HET) with the requirement of an Associate’s Degree within 3 years of start date

● Minimum of three years of employment in Automotive or Diesel, Heavy Equipment

● Ability to work effectively and collegially with others in a team environment

● Ability to maintain and promote a safe working environment

● Ability to maintain shop equipment and inventory

● Ability to be a problem solver

● Strong desire for continuous improvement

Davidson-Davie Community College is committed to equality of opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or national origin consistent with provisions of applicable state and federal law.