Diesel Technology Adjunct, FACE-TO-FACE – EVENINGS & WEEKEND COLLEGE (Applicant Pool)

Odessa College; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Part time

Job summary

Odessa College is seeking a part-time diesel technology instructor to develop and teach classes in diesel technology across traditional, online, and distance education formats. The role requires maintaining up-to-date knowledge and delivering clear course materials and assessments.

The instructor will adapt to various courses, schedules, and delivery methods as requested by the College, while fostering an inclusive learning environment and ensuring academic integrity in all activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach diesel technology courses with up-to-date knowledge.
• Ability to adapt to various courses, schedules, locations and delivery methods as requested.
• Ability to establish clear expectations with syllabi, policies, assignments and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
• Teach diesel technology courses across multiple schedules, locations, and delivery methods as requested.
• Provide students with clear written expectations, syllabi, policies and graded evaluations.
• Administer assessments including comprehensive final exams to measure mastery of course objectives.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment that respects students and supports learning.
• Prepare adequately for class and arrive promptly for scheduled instructional activities.
• Deliver course material clearly and address student concerns through discussions, office hours, and timely communication.
• Maintain a well-run department learning and assessment environment in traditional, online and distance education settings.

Job description

Position Status

Position Status Part Time

Department

Department School of Business and Industry

General Summary

Develops and teaches classes in various aspects diesel technology.

Specific Position Duties

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
• Demonstrates the willingness and ability to teach various courses, schedules, 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, including syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, and graded evaluations.
• Administers assessments that are appropriate to the course content, including a comprehensive final exam that measures students’ overall mastery of the course objectives.
• Through various instructional methods, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and supports every student’s right to learn.
• Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment environment in traditional, online, and distance education settings that encourages the free exchange of ideas while upholding academic honesty and objectivity.
• Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly for class meetings, labs, and other scheduled instructional activities.
• Delivers course material in a clear and understandable manner.
• Addresses student concerns, including comments, questions, and feedback, through class discussions, posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other appropriate means.
• Effectively carries out routine procedures necessary for the successful day-to-day operation of the department, as delegated by the department chair.