Adjunct Professor – Automotive Technology

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A state education institution is seeking an instructor for automotive technology to teach courses, prepare instructional materials, and maintain student records. Candidates should possess broad automotive industry knowledge and teaching experience. Educational qualifications span from an Associate's degree to a Master ASE Certification, with proven automotive expertise required. This on-site position is located in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of the automotive industry with specific knowledge in teaching automotive technology.
• Direct practical experience in Heating and Air Conditioning Repair.
• Experience in Electrical Systems, Brake, Suspension and Steering is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conducts lectures and discussions relating instruction to course objectives.
• Prepares materials for course instruction and testing.
• Maintains student records and adheres to course schedules.

Skills

Broad knowledge of the automotive industry

Experience in teaching automotive technology

Direct practical experience in Heating and Air Conditioning Repair

Knowledge of Electrical Systems

Experience in Brake, Suspension and Steering

Engine Performance

Engine Repair

Drive Train Repair

Education

Associate's degree in Automotive Technology

Bachelor's in Applied Automotive Technology

Master ASE Certification

Job description

Overview

Maintains a high level of excellence in teaching by communicating and interacting effectively with students enrolled in courses within the program area. Prepares materials needed for course instruction and testing. Keeps student records and adheres to course schedules. Uses learning management systems to communicate with students, faculty and staff. Participates in the collection of student learning outcomes. Assists the Automotive Technology coordinator with timely notification of any shortfall in supplies or equipment needed for lab instruction. Conducts lectures, discussions and other teaching activities. Relates instruction and material to course objectives. Provides students with course syllabi and correlates grade assignment with skill and course competency. Submits grades, reports and records in a timely manner. Remains current in field.

Location: This position is located on the Airport Campus in the Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades department.

Responsibilities

• Conducts lectures, discussions and other teaching activities and relates instruction to course objectives.
• Prepares materials for course instruction and testing; maintains student records and adheres to course schedules.
• Uses learning management systems to communicate with students, faculty and staff.
• Participates in the collection of student learning outcomes.
• Assists the Automotive Technology coordinator with timely notification of any shortfall in supplies or equipment needed for lab instruction.
• Provides students with course syllabi and correlates grade assignment with skill and course competency; submits grades, reports and records in a timely manner.
• Remains current in the automotive technology field.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of the automotive industry with specific knowledge in teaching automotive technology.
• Direct practical experience in Heating and Air Conditioning Repair. Experience in Electrical Systems; Brake, Suspension and Steering; Engine Performance; Engine Repair; and Drive Train Repair is highly desirable.
• Minimum education options include:
  • An Associate’s degree in Automotive Technology and three years of practical experience as an automotive technician; or
  • A Bachelor’s in Applied Automotive Technology with a minimum of five years of related experience as an automotive technician; or
  • A Master ASE Certification (preferred).