Adjunct – Automotive Technology

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Town of Bethlehem (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking an Adjunct in Automotive Technology in the Town of Bethlehem, NY. In this role, you will teach, lecture, and instruct laboratory coursework on various automotive topics including diagnosis and repair of gasoline engines and other components.

Ideal candidates will possess an Associate’s degree and ASE Master Certified Technician credentials, with substantial hands-on experience in the automobile industry. Teaching experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum five to ten years of relevant professional work experience in automobile repair.
• Experience teaching automotive courses preferred.
• Ability to convey essential concepts to students.

Responsibilities

• Teach lectures and instruct laboratory coursework in Automotive Technology.
• Prepare for classes including morning, afternoon, and evening schedules.
• Guide students in certificate programs and associate’s degree candidates.

Skills

Automotive skills knowledge

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree in related area

ASE Master Certified Technician credentials

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

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 applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu.

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.