Instructor - Diesel Technology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Vincennes (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Long-term disability and life insurance

Excellent holiday and time off benefits

Educational support benefit

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Diesel Technology Faculty member at the Vincennes Campus. This role encompasses teaching Diesel Technology courses, program development, and administrative duties.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a relevant field, paired with industry experience ranging from 3 to 7 years, depending on their educational background. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of full-time documented industry experience required, depending on education level.
• Strong background in repairing light, medium, heavy-duty transportation.
• Applicable ASE or industry-specific certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Diesel Technology Courses and critical role in program expansion.
• Organize and present instructional materials and evaluate student performance.
• Provide guidance to students and assist with recruitment and placement.

Skills

Knowledge in safety, electrical and electronics

Repairing diesel engines

HVAC systems

Preventive maintenance

Heavy-duty transportation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Diesel or Agricultural Mechanization Technology

Associate's Degree in Diesel Technology

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

This job description is for a Full-Time Diesel Technology Facultyposition at the Vincennes Campus. This role is much broader thanjust teaching; it involves instruction, program development,administrative duties, and student support.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

The main function is to teach Diesel Technology Courses, but therole is also critical to the expansion of the VU Cummins, Diesel,and John Deere Technology programs.

• Instruction: Organize and present instructionalmaterials, communicate subject matter clearly, evaluate studentperformance, and assign grades.
• Program Development/Coordination: Play a pivotal role inprogram expansion, conduct research to maintain current industrystandards, and initiate purchase requisitions.
• Student Guidance & Support: Provide guidance tostudents during lab assignments, communicate with them at variousstages of learning, assist with student recruitment and graduateplacement, and enforce departmental rules.
• Administrative/Maintenance: Maintain records(attendance, progress, supplies, equipment), maintain discipline,participate in program housekeeping, and prepare dailyinstructional plans.

Required Knowledge and Experience

The faculty member must have a strong background in repairinglight-, medium-, and heavy-duty transportation, construction,agricultural, or power-generation equipment.

• Technical Knowledge: Must be knowledgeable in safety,electrical and electronics, diesel engines, HVAC, hydraulic,powertrain, preventive maintenance, and steering and suspensionsystems.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 to 7 years offull-time, documented industry experience is required, depending onthe level of education.
• Certifications: Applicable ASE or industry-specificcertifications are required or must be obtainable.

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

There are three ways to qualify for the position:

• Bachelor's Degree: Concentration in Diesel orAgricultural Mechanization Technology or a related area, plus aminimum of 3 years of full-time industry experience.
• Associate's Degree: In Diesel Technology or a relatedarea, plus a minimum of 5 years of full-time industryexperience.
• Related Disciplines/Experience: A minimum of 7years of full-time experience in light/medium/heavytransportation, construction, agricultural, or power-generationequipment.

The Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with thecandidate's credentials.

Our Benefits

This is a full-time, 9-month position with a comprehensive benefitspackage, including:

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term Disability and life insurance
• Excellent holiday and time off benefits
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Defined Contribution (403(b)) Retirement Plan
• Educational support benefit
• Membership & discount offers

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform essential functions, which might includebut are not limited to remaining stationary for long periods,occasional movement throughout the department, and occasionaltransport of objects weighing less than 10 pounds. This positionrequires the ability to observe and analyze details at close rangeand communicate to exchange accurate information with others.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vincennes University is an accredited, equal opportunity /affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color,ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender,sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteranstatus. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972Vincennes University does not discriminate on the basis of sex,including sexual harassment, in its educational programs andactivities, including employment and admissions. Questions specificto Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinat oror to the US Department of Education Office of CivilRights.