Instructor Pool - Diesel Technology

Lane Community College; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated part-time faculty to teach Diesel Technology courses. This role involves planning, writing, and administering curricula in various diesel-related subjects, ensuring students receive high-quality instruction. The position offers a supportive environment for both teaching and professional development, with opportunities for full contracted benefits. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Diesel Technology and a passion for educating the next generation of professionals in this field. Join a community committed to equity, inclusion, and student success!

Benefits

Medical Insurance Contribution

Dental Insurance Contribution

Vision Insurance Contribution

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Diesel Technology or related field required.
• 3+ years of recent experience in Diesel Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction in Diesel Technology courses.
• Create and revise course content and materials.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Building Relationships

Change Advocate

Teamwork

Service Mindset

Process Improvement

Supervision and Leadership

Strategic Project Management

Instructional Design

Communication Skills

Education

Associate Degree in Diesel Technology

Master ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Certification

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicant Instructions

To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package:

• Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, part-time or full-time, and detailed job duties.
• The CV/Resume may not take the place of any one section in the application.

Required Documents

• Online Application – Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
• Resume – Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments.
• Transcripts/Certifications – Unofficial or official transcripts are required at the time of application, see instructions below.

If applicable: DD214 – Veterans, please fax, email, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Jill Deneault in Human Resources: [e-mail]; fax [phone].

Questions?

• For assistance with the online application call 541-463-5586
• For position questions contact the department, 541-463-5380

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• Enter [e-mail] into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process.
• Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.

Positions close at 9:00 pm PST.

AA/EEO Statement

Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.

Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586.

Position Information

• Instructors are needed for one or more of the following areas to include planning, writing, and administering Diesel curricula to include teaching: Industrial safety practices; Heavy Duty Braking Systems; Heavy Equipment Hydraulics; Heavy Equip Chassis & Power Train; Diesel & Auxiliary Fuel Systems; Diesel Electrical Systems; Diesel Engines & Engine Overhaul; Lift Truck/Material Handling Equipment; Fork Lift Operator Certification.
• All of these classes include a lab component that is conducted on the Lane Community College main campus. The accompanying instruction, depending on the class, may be delivered in several formats which include both traditional lecture and online presentation.

Application Information

• Provide all documents as requested.
• A resume may not take the place of any one section of the application.
• Unofficial or Official Transcripts (Certifications if applicable) are required for this position at the time of application. See the instructions below.

Location: Main Campus

Classification: Part-time Faculty

Position Type: Contracted Part-Time Faculty

Anticipated Start Date: As needed, Fall (September 2024), Winter (January 2025), or Spring (April 2025)

Salary/Wage: Hourly

• Our application is used to determine the initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.
• The Part-time Faculty benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, and paid sick leave. Part-time faculty may be eligible for full contracted benefits after meeting certain criteria.

Working Schedule:

• Classes as assigned by the Division Dean based on need, enrollment, and availability of contracted and/or more senior part-time faculty.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Diesel Technology or related field and three (3) or more years of recent experience at the Journeyman or Management level;
• OR Equivalent education and professional experience in Diesel Technology.

Required Experience:

Recent experience in a professional Diesel Technology field that would include at least one (1) of the following areas: heavy truck, heavy equipment, lift truck, and/or agricultural equipment repair is preferred.

Licensure or Certification Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education: Master ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Certification Tests and/or AED Heavy Equipment certification or must be able to acquire certification within one (1) year.

Preferred Experience: Teaching experience.

Position Purpose:

To provide high quality instruction to students taking Diesel Technology courses and assist students entering or transitioning into the workforce.

Essential Functions:

• Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, timesheet completion, release time, text book ordering and related functions.
• Sustain currency in discipline and innovation in teaching.
• Collegial participation in faculty performance evaluation process.
• Maintain and post office hours in alignment with College expectations.
• Maintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, and/or other documentation; ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventory.
• Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provide high-quality classroom instruction.
• Create course content, develop and revise course content and materials.
• Establish learning outcomes consistent with core ability outcomes, assess outcomes using appropriate assessment tools, and use assessment results to inform improvements at a program and course level.
• Incorporate college values into the curriculum and promote a respectful learning environment including facilitating awareness of multicultural and diversity issues in curricula.

Supervision Statement:

Reports to the Senior Instructional Dean of the Business, Technology, and Trades Division.

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• Coordinate fine and gross motor movements. Coordinate hand/eye movements. Maintain balance from any position. Negotiate level surfaces, ramps, and stairs.
• Attend to cognitive and psychometric tasks for more than two (2) hours a day; work on a computer for more than one (1) hour a day; ability to transport or lift up to fifty (50) lbs. with assistance as needed; stand or sit for extended periods of time.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical Thinking
• Building Relationships
• Change Advocate
• Teamwork
• Service Mindset
• Process Improvement
• Supervision and Leadership
• Strategic Project Management
• Knowledge of instructional design, delivery, and learning theory

Ability to:

• Understand and carry out Lane Community College’s commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and the needs of students, staff, and the public.
• Understand and carry out Lane Community College’s mission and strategic agendas including college learning outcomes, cultural competency, and diversity.
• Advise, motivate, encourage, explain options, and guide students in the learning process.
• Plan, implement and evaluate professional-technical courses.
• Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to student learning; establish and maintain effective working relations with faculty, students, and staff; communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate organizational abilities.
• Understand how to manage time.
• Demonstrate well-rounded leadership skills.
• Show computer skills, including word processing.
• Analyze and problems solve.
• Write clearly and present information in concise summary reports.
• Prioritize and set long and short-term goals.
• Understand the role of the community college and the diversity of the community college student body.