Automotive Faculty

Odessa College; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Odessa, Texas is seeking an Automotive Faculty member to develop and teach various classes in automotive technology. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience and must be adaptable in teaching methods. Responsibilities include maintaining class materials, fostering a positive learning environment, and engaging in community service. This position supports the growth of students and contributes to department outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops and teaches classes in various aspects of automotive technology.
• Maintains knowledge in the teaching field and adapts teaching methods as required.
• Prepares class materials and maintains learning climate for students.
• Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings and labs.
• Assists with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for department programs.
• Maintains and repairs equipment used in class and preserves department assets.
• Submits required reports and schedules in a timely manner to the department chair.

Skills

Teaching experience

Automotive technology

Job description

Overview

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