Adjunct Faculty, Automotive Technology

Morton College; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 61,992,000; Part time

Job summary

Morton College in Chicago invites an adjunct instructor to teach Automotive Technology courses for a diverse student population, with day and evening options. Duties may evolve with college needs.

The instructor will ensure alignment with department syllabus, manage attendance, and maintain grade records. The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree in Automotive Technology, at least 5 years of industry experience with ASE G1/A6, and demonstrates Morton College core values.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Automotive Technology, related field, or equivalent industry training.
• Minimum 5 years industry experience with ASE certification in G1, A6, and area of instruction.
• Must demonstrate Morton College core values: compassion, equity, accountability, innovation, excellence.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 5+ years teaching in community college/university.

Responsibilities

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus one week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive syllabus with students in the first week.
• Follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
• Obtain prior approval for substitutes or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• Take and record student attendance daily.
• Submit attendance verification and class rosters to Deans’ Office.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional planning

Education

Associate's degree in Automotive Technology

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

ASE Master Certification (G1)

Job description

Description Summary

The adjunct instructor will teach Automotive Technology courses toa diverse student population. These courses may be offered duringthe day and evening. The responsibilities and duties of theinstructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilize departmental syllabus template, approved textbooks, and supplemental course materials.
• Submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office inelectronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
• Distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to studentsno later than the first week of the course.
• Receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributedby Deans’ Office.
• Adhere to printed course schedule meeting times andlocations.
• Obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guestspeakers from Deans’ Office.
• Maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
• T ake and record student Attendance each day.
• Submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day AttendanceVerification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans’ Office.
• Give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
• Respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
• Check assigned college mailbox regularly.
• Attend campus-wide and department professional development and or trainings.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Automotive Technology, related field, orequivalent industry training. Minimum 5 years industry experiencewith an ASE certification in G1, A6, & area ofinstruction.

Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values ofcompassion, equity, accountability, innovation, andexcellence.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors’ degree in a related discipline, 5 years or more ofprevious community college and/or university teaching experience,ASE Master Certification with G1.

Salary rate is per ECH.