Adjunct Automotive Technology
Description
Job Description
Join Our Team: Adjunct Automotive Technology
Are you a passionate and inspired skilled vehicle technician? Do you thrive on sharing your expertise and shaping the next generation of automotive professionals? Look no further!
Your Role
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Teach Automotive Technology classes, whether clock hour (PSAV) vocational or credit (PSV) courses.
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Maintain competency records and enhance lesson plans.
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Justify and report student grades using our Blackboard system.
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Follow program outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms.
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Foster student attendance and retention.
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Grade assignments promptly and provide valuable feedback.
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Advise students on policies and performance.
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Uphold safety procedures and professional conduct.
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Be part of a dynamic team that values expertise, growth, and community. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
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Effective classroom performance, including accurate completion of student files, records, and grades for IRSC and appropriate certification agencies
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Assuming day or night teaching on/off campus
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Meeting classes on time and being properly prepared.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
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Teaching Automotive Technology classes; Teaching either clock hour (PSAV) vocational classes or credit (PSV) classes
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Maintaining competency records of students in classes assigned; Willingness to modify and improve lesson plans of classes assigned
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Justifying and reporting grades of students in classes assigned, Input and maintain Blackboard (or other Learning Management System adopted by IRSC.)
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Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program
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Increase use of educational technology in automotive instruction
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Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required by the administration
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Grade assignments, enter into Blackboard Gradebook, returning graded assignments to students, and assigning final grades for all students in a timely manner
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Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc.
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Comply, monitor, and maintain all safety procedures and best practices as required in the automotive industry
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Maintain professional conduct and behavior in the classroom and, at all times, when he/she is professionally involved with students
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Display an appropriate and sound attitude toward students, colleagues, supervisors, and the College community at large
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
The qualifications and skill requirements position include:
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Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in the field of Automotive Technology
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ASE Master Technician Certification (ASE A1-A8)
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Minimum of one (1) year of proven work experience in automotive maintenance and repair
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Preference shall be given to the following:
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Baccalaureate degree in Automotive Technology
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Three (3) years of proven experience with teaching in the field of automotive technology
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Good communication skills – both verbal and written
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Good computer skills including strong foundation in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and current Learning Management Systems.
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Good organizational and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to multi-task
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Willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process
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Ability to work independently as well as with student, faculty, staff and co-workers and be self-motivated
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Valid Florida Driver’s License
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All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements for this position include:
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Ability to regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
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Ability to safely lift, hold, and carry up to 50 pounds of supplies and/or equipment needed for student training
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Manual dexterity and balance required for demonstrating automotive maintenance and repair applications
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Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, walk, bend, lift, reach with hands and arms, and stoop
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Ability to maintain and/or troubleshoot lab equipment in the automotive maintenance and repair lab
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Ability to present verbal lectures/demonstrations
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Vision abilities sufficient to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
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Ability to travel to and pick up miscellaneous supplies from local vendors for materials for student training and make good purchasing decisions or substitutions
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Ability to physically demonstrate automotive maintenance and repair methods and tools
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IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.
Classification
Adjunct
Supervisory
No
FLSA Exempt
Yes
Employment Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
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Compensation and Application Deadline
Credit rate $546.00 - $690.00 | Open until filled | Commensurate with Degree/Experience Level