Adjunct Automotive Technology

Indian River State College; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 6,093 - 7,700; Part time

Job summary

Indian River State College is looking for an Adjunct Automotive Technology instructor to teach classes for aspiring automotive professionals. Candidates must have an Associate’s or higher in Automotive Technology and ASE certification.

This role involves teaching clock hour and credit courses, maintaining safety protocols, and evaluating student performance. Competitive pay varies based on degree and experience, with a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Automotive Technology.
• ASE Master Technician Certification required.
• Minimum one year of automotive maintenance and repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach Automotive Technology classes.
• Maintain competency records and enhance lesson plans.
• Advise and monitor student performance.

Skills

Automotive industry experience

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree in Automotive Technology

ASE Master Technician Certification

Baccalaureate degree in Automotive Technology

Tools

Blackboard LMS

Lab equipment

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Team: Adjunct Automotive Technology. Are you a passionate and inspired skilled vehicle technician? Do you thrive on sharing your expertise and shaping the next generation of automotive professionals? Look no further!

Your Role

• Teach Automotive Technology classes, whether clock hour (PSAV) vocational or credit (PSV) courses.
• Maintain competency records and enhance lesson plans.
• Justify and report student grades using our Blackboard system.
• Follow program outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms.
• Foster student attendance and retention.
• Grade assignments promptly and provide valuable feedback.
• Advise students on policies and performance.
• Uphold safety procedures and professional conduct.

Be part of a dynamic team that values expertise, growth, and community. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Effective classroom performance, including accurate completion of student files, records, and grades for IRSC and appropriate certification agencies.
• Assuming day or night teaching on/off campus.
• Meeting classes on time and being properly prepared.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching Automotive Technology classes; teaching either clock hour (PSAV) vocational classes or credit (PSV) classes.
• Maintaining competency records of students in classes assigned; willingness to modify and improve lesson plans of classes assigned.
• Justifying and reporting grades of students in classes assigned; input and maintain Blackboard (or other Learning Management System adopted by IRSC).
• Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program.
• Increase use of educational technology in automotive instruction.
• Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required by the administration.
• Grade assignments, enter into Blackboard Gradebook, return graded assignments to students, and assign final grades for all students in a timely manner.
• Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc.
• Comply, monitor, and maintain all safety procedures and best practices as required in the automotive industry.
• Maintain professional conduct and behavior in the classroom and, at all times, when he/she is professionally involved with students.
• Display an appropriate and sound attitude toward students, colleagues, supervisors, and the College community at large.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in the field of Automotive Technology.
• ASE Master Technician Certification (ASE A1‑A8).
• Minimum of one (1) year of proven work experience in automotive maintenance and repair.
• Preference given to the following:
• Baccalaureate degree in Automotive Technology.
• Three (3) years of proven experience with teaching in the field of automotive technology.
• Good communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Good computer skills including strong foundation in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and current Learning Management Systems.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to multi‑task.
• Willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process.
• Ability to work independently as well as with students, faculty, staff and co‑workers and be self‑motivated.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely lift, hold, and carry up to 50 pounds of supplies and/or equipment needed for student training.
• Manual dexterity and balance required for demonstrating automotive maintenance and repair applications.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, walk, bend, lift, reach with hands and arms, and stoop.
• Ability to maintain and/or troubleshoot lab equipment in the automotive maintenance and repair lab.
• Ability to present verbal lectures/demonstrations.
• Vision abilities sufficient to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to travel to and pick up miscellaneous supplies from local vendors for materials for student training and make good purchasing decisions or substitutions.
• Ability to physically demonstrate automotive maintenance and repair methods and tools.
• IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

Classification

Adjunct

Supervisory

No

FLSA Exempt

Yes

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Compensation and Application Deadline

Credit rate $546.00 - $690.00 | Open until filled | Commensurate with Degree/Experience Level