Adjunct – Automotive Technology

Northampton Community College; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Northampton Community College invites applications for an adjunct Part-time faculty position in Automotive Technology. The role involves teaching and leading laboratory coursework across Automotive curricula, with flexible morning, afternoon, and evening schedules.

Candidates should have extensive hands-on experience in diagnosing and repairing gasoline engines, transmissions, steering, brakes, and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related area from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• A minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of recent, relevant professional work experience in the automobile repair field is required.
• ASE Master Certified Technician credentials are a must.
• Experience with GMASEP, MoparCap, or Subaru University curriculum would be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Teach, lecture, and instruct laboratory coursework in Automotive and Automotive-related curriculum.
• Lead adjunct discussions and manage morning, afternoon, and evening classes.
• Deliver certificates, diplomas, and associate degree course content across prescribed curricula.
• Convey core automotive concepts and diagnostics to students following a structured curriculum.

Skills

Diagnost ic skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

Associate's degree in a related area

Tools

GMASEP

MoparCap

Subaru University curriculum

Job description

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.We invite you to consider to applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/life-in-the-area.html.NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.***Adjunct – Automotive Technology~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please note that this position will remain open until filled.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Credit part-time, adjunct faculty teaching positions will teach, lecture, and instruct laboratory coursework in various Automotive and Automotive-related curriculum. This teaching position requires knowledge of necessary automotive skills related to traditional automotive components, emphasizing Mopar CAP, GM ASEP, Subaru University, and or Global Automotive experience. Candidate must have experience teaching generic automotive courses and possess extensive hands-on experience in performing diagnosis and repair of gasoline engines, automatic transmission/transaxles, manual drivetrains & axles, steering suspension & alignment, brakes, electrical, heating & air conditioning, and engine performance. Experience as an instructor in a higher education setting is preferred.Credit adjunct leads teaching discussions in the topics listed above. Candidates should have experience extending beyond theoretical knowledge into practical usage and understanding of core Automotive Technology components and diagnostics and repair processes. The credentials you will teach will include certificate programs, specialized diplomas, associate's degree candidates, and students continuing to complete a four-year program.Classes include morning, afternoon, and evening schedules and will require laboratory preparation time in addition to lecture time.Qualifications:Associate's degree in a related area from a regionally accredited college or university required. A minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years of recent, relevant professional work experience in the automobile repair field is required. ASE Master Certified Technician credentials a must. Ability to use common software programs (MS Word/Excel/Outlook etc.), excellent verbal and written communication skills, and great interpersonal skills required. Experience with GMASEP, MoparCap, or Subaru University curriculum would be helpful.Some form of academic instruction at the college level, including associate's degree level or above, would be desirable but not required in place of experience. The ability to convey essential concepts to students following a prescribed curriculum is necessary.