Diesel Mechanic, Program Coordinator

Cleveland Community College; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Community College seeks a Diesel Mechanics Instructor to provide quality learning experiences, advise students, and contribute to curriculum and training programs. The role includes hands-on mechanical work, online and on-campus teaching, and ensuring lab safety and equipment maintenance.

The instructor will develop syllabi, evaluate progress, and participate in professional development and college committees to support program goals.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Diesel Engines or closely related field with relevant experience.
• Competent computer and software system skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach program material via seated and online classes at 35 hours per week and 5 hours office time.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain labs and ensure safety and cleanliness of equipment.
• Develop and distribute course syllabi and provide information on expectations.
• Participate in committees and advisory board activities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Instructional tech

Safety awareness

Education

Diesel Engines Diploma

Job description

Diesel Mechanics Instructor provides quality learning experiences, facilitates, and evaluates the learning process, advises students, participates in professional development opportunities, and contributes to the development of curriculum, continuing education, and customized training courses/programs. The instructor will perform mechanical work at various levels on the CDL / HEO motor fleet on non-class days and between academies. The instructor will also ensure that lab(s) and equipment are safe, clean and properly maintained.

• Teach program material via seated and or online classes at 35 hours per week and 5 hours office time.
• Ensure that each class session contains essential curricular components, incorporates appropriate content and pedagogy, and is relevant to current events/trends.
• As needed, teach classes online, on-campus, and/or at off-campus sites.
• Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate, timely feedback.
• Maintain regular, appropriate, professional communication with students.
• Incorporate appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning.
• Ensure cleanliness of instructional areas and laboratories.
• Ensure the proper operation of classroom/lab equipment and maintenance, reporting any malfunctions to the appropriate person(s).
• Participate in the evaluation and acquisition of instructional materials, audiovisual aids, support, and equipment needs.
• Develop and distribute course syllabi according to the established template and guidelines, providing appropriate information to students concerning course expectations, evaluation criteria, and access to student support services.
• Maintain a working relationship with advisory board members and employers.
• Maintain appropriate accessibility for students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Serve on committees as required.

Divisional Administrative Expectations

• Prepare and submit instructional records, reports, grades, and all other required paperwork in a timely, efficient manner meeting all deadlines, checking for accuracy, correctness, and completeness of all data.
• Remain current in discipline and instructional methods through professional development activities offered by the College and other opportunities including attendance at off-campus activities, webinars, etc., as approved.
• Participate in program and curriculum review.
• Serve on and actively contribute to college committees as assigned.
• Develop and serve on an advisory board of employers and suppliers.
• Participate in campus activities.
• Participate in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings, and other announced co-curricular activities of the College.
• Maintain regular, professional communication within the college and affiliated industry contacts.
• Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations and meet the needs of the discipline, department, division, and College.
• Support all functions of the College, including compliance with all facets of the College’s academic policies.

Other Duties Specific to this Position

• Provide and/or facilitate quality experiences in laboratory and/or clinical settings to meet program needs.
• Report any safety issues or machine maintenance needs in the field/labs to Program Head, or the AVP .

Salary Range

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in the field of Diesel Engines or closely related field, and 5 years’ experience in Diesel Mechanic field or at least 10 years’ experience in Heavy Equipment maintenance, and diesel mechanic industry experience, education, and related training.
• Competent computer and software system operational skills.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively and collegially with others.
• Knowledge in the use of Blackboard or other online instructional platforms.
• Skill in the use of computers and commitment to use of technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Provide exceptional customer service with people internal and external to the institution.
• Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of a comprehensive community college.
• Effectiveness in the following College organizational competencies: -Translating College purpose, values, and vision into organizational action
  -Collaborating and facilitating
  -Creating and innovating
  -Anticipating and responding to change
  -Providing vision and leadership
• Flexible and adapts to change
• Ability to multi-task with multiple departments and activities of others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three to five years commercial truck/heavy equipment/diesel engine repair knowledge.
• ASE Master Certified in Heavy Trucks
• CDL Class A license
• Community college teaching experience OSHA

Physical Demands

ADA requirements for this position include critical thinking skills with the ability to process information, analyze data, make assessments, and exercise good judgment to make decisions; possess ease of mobility within the work environment and other areas of campus; and effective use of all forms of communication (oral, visual, auditory), including use of computers. Be able to lift weights up to 10 pounds on a regular basis.