Automotive Faculty

Odessa College; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Odessa College in Odessa, Texas, seeks an Automotive Faculty member to develop and teach classes in automotive technology. The role involves staying current in the field, delivering courses across various formats, and guiding students through syllabi, assignments, and evaluations.

Responsibilities include mentoring students, coordinating assessments, and supporting department operations, with a focus on maintaining an engaging learning environment and strong student-advisor relationships.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant technical training, industry certifications, and/or experience in the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college.
• Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners.
• Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.
• Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives.

Job description

The Automotive Faculty member develops and teaches classes in various aspects of automotive technology.

Specific Position Duties

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college.
• Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners.
• Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.
• Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives.
• By various ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn.
• Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity.
• Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities.
• Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner.
• Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means.
• Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the department as delegated by the department chair.
• Submits required reports and schedules in a timely manner to the department chair.
• Maintains effective relationships with professional counterparts throughout the college and the community.
• Maintains individual student advisement on degree plans and degree applications in order to comply with completion requirements.
• Assists with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for department programs.
• Actively participates in college functions and events, and engages in community service.
• Maintains and repairs equipment used in class instruction. 18. Actively participates in tool retention and preservation of department assets.

Minimum Qualifications

At least three years of relevant technical training, industry certifications, and/or experience in the discipline.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Certificate I

Odessa College
201 W. University Blvd.
Odessa, Tx 79764