Adjunct Instructor of Auto Body

SJC San Juan College; Farmington (MN); Hybrid; USD 936,768 - 1,270,147; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Free Library Services

403(b) participation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

San Juan College is seeking an adjunct/part-time faculty member to teach automotive collision repair disciplines across day, evening, weekend, and online formats. The role includes developing instructional materials, presenting content clearly, and evaluating student learning while maintaining campus presence as assigned.

Compensation is $801 per load hour with eligibility for tuition waivers and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in automotive collision repair, refinishing, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of collision repair techniques, vehicle damage analysis, structural and non-structural repairs, refinishing processes, and industry safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach automotive collision repair, refinishing, welding, and related courses.
• Develop, revise, and maintain course materials, syllabi, lesson plans, laboratory exercises, and instructional resources that align with industry standards and program outcomes.
• Present course content in an organized, engaging, and effective manner using a variety of instructional methods.
• Demonstrate and supervise proper use of automotive collision repair tools, equipment, machinery, and safety procedures.
• Evaluate student learning through examinations, practical assessments, projects, assignments, and laboratory performance.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students regarding academic progress and skill development.

Education

Associate Degree in Automotive Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Vocational Education

Job description

Compensation: $801 per load hour Compensation Type: Exempt Employment Type: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term) Grade:

Adjunct faculty serve as temporary part-time faculty and are appointed as needed on a semester by semester basis. The primary duty is effective teaching of college-level courses and/or labs in the qualified discipline.

San Juan College may approve remote or hybrid work for adjunct employees within New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Texas (states subject to change at any time). All requests for remote work must be approved in advance by the Dean and Human Resources. Remote work options for locations outside of the United States are not permitted.

This position reports to the Coordinator and is responsible for developing and revising instructional materials; presenting material in an organized manner; evaluating student learning; maintaining student records; teaching day, evening, weekend, and on-line classes, as assigned; teaching at the main and/or satellite campuses, as assigned; maintaining a minimum of 1 office hour per week per assigned course; participating in Adjunct Professional Development activities; demonstrating and promoting the school values of: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Major Duties

• Teach automotive collision repair, refinishing, structural repair, non-structural repair, estimating, welding, and related courses as assigned.
• Develop, revise, and maintain course materials, syllabi, lesson plans, laboratory exercises, and instructional resources that align with industry standards and program outcomes.
• Present course content in an organized, engaging, and effective manner using a variety of instructional methods.
• Demonstrate and supervise proper use of automotive collision repair tools, equipment, machinery, and safety procedures.
• Evaluate student learning through examinations, practical assessments, projects, assignments, and laboratory performance.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students regarding academic progress and skill development.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in automotive collision repair, refinishing, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of collision repair techniques, vehicle damage analysis, structural and non-structural repairs, refinishing processes, and industry safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Automotive Technology, Collision Repair, Vocational Education, or a related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in Vocational Education, Automotive Technology, Technical Education, or related discipline.
• Previous teaching, training, mentoring, or instructional experience.
• Industry certifications such as: ASE Collision Repair Certifications I-CAR Certifications OEM Manufacturer Certifications Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience.
• Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid and online courses and the ability to use San Juan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas) as well as technology-enhanced curriculum.
• Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone is required.
• Demonstrates skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students.

Adjunct faculty are paid biweekly. Adjunct faculty are paid at either $801 per load hour, or at an hourly rate as applicable. A load hour is equivalent to about two hours of work (preparation, instruction, and evaluation) per week over a fifteen-week semester. Adjunct faculty teaching one (1) credit class or more are eligible for the tuition waiver benefit. Tuition may be waived for one class, up to four (4) credit hours per semester, and any one (1) credit HHPC Fitness Conditioning class for each semester they are employed. This tuition waiver benefit may be transferred to a qualified family member for the semester they are employed. If transferring to a qualified family member, proof of family status is required (i.e., marriage certificate, affidavit of domestic partnership or birth certificate) and must be verified by Human Resources.

Additional Benefits available to Adjunct faculty teaching one (1) credit class or more:

• Free Professional Development (technology training; teaching and learning seminars; learning symposiums).
• Free Library Services (CD and DVD checkout; book and periodical checkout).
• 403(b) participation.
• Employee Assistance Program o Available 24 /7 – Provides 3 FREE sessions for services such as short-term counseling and assessments, referrals, prevention/education resources, and crisis intervention.
• Voluntary Benefits
• Allstate/Aflac
• Liberty Mutual

Below are some of the benefits offered:

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay
• Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB)
• Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans
• Flex Spending accounts
• Life and Disability coverage
• Employee Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition waiver
• Free SJC Gym Membership
• Free Library services

About San Juan College and Farmington

San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population. Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite centers of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round.

Employer Values and Support

We want you to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance, build long-term financial security, and explore the beautiful natural settings around us.

San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year.

San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.