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Indian River State College

Adjunct Automotive Technology

Indian River State College, Florida, New York, United States

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Overview

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! Apply Today! 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. Responsibilities

Teach Automotive Technology classes, whether clock hour (PSAV) vocational or credit (PSV) courses.

Maintain competency records and enhance lesson plans.

Justify and report student grades using our Blackboard system.

Follow program outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms.

Foster student attendance and retention.

Grade assignments promptly and provide valuable feedback.

Advise students on policies and performance.

Uphold safety procedures and professional conduct.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Effective classroom performance, including accurate completion of student files, records, and grades for IRSC and appropriate certification agencies

Assuming day or night teaching on/off campus

Meeting classes on time and being properly prepared.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Teaching Automotive Technology classes; Teaching either clock hour (PSAV) vocational classes or credit (PSV) classes

Maintaining competency records of students in classes assigned; Willingness to modify and improve lesson plans of classes assigned

Justifying and reporting grades of students in classes assigned, Input and maintain Blackboard (or other Learning Management System adopted by IRSC.)

Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program

Increase use of educational technology in automotive instruction

Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required by the administration

Grade assignments, enter into Blackboard Gradebook, returning graded assignments to students, and assigning final grades for all students in a timely manner

Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc.

Comply, monitor, and maintain all safety procedures and best practices as required in the automotive industry

Maintain professional conduct and behavior in the classroom and, at all times, when he/she is professionally involved with students

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: Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in the field of Automotive Technology

ASE Master Technician Certification (ASE A1-A8)

Minimum of one (1) year of proven work experience in automotive maintenance and repair

Preference shall be given to the following:

Baccalaureate degree in Automotive Technology

Three (3) years of proven experience with teaching in the field of automotive technology

Good communication skills – both verbal and written

Good computer skills including strong foundation in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and current Learning Management Systems.

Good organizational and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to multi-task

Willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process

Ability to work independently as well as with student, faculty, staff and co-workers and be self-motivated

Valid Florida Driver’s License

All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Physical Requirements

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

Ability to safely lift, hold, and carry up to 50 pounds of supplies and/or equipment needed for student training

Manual dexterity and balance required for demonstrating automotive maintenance and repair applications

Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, walk, bend, lift, reach with hands and arms, and stoop

Ability to maintain and/or troubleshoot lab equipment in the automotive maintenance and repair lab

Ability to present verbal lectures/demonstrations

Vision abilities sufficient to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Ability to travel to and pick up miscellaneous supplies from local vendors for materials for student training and make good purchasing decisions or substitutions

Ability to physically demonstrate automotive maintenance and repair methods and tools

IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

Classification, Supervisory Status and Terms

Classification: Adjunct

Supervisory: No

FLSA Exempt: Yes

Employment Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Compensation and Application Deadline: Credit rate $546.00 - $690.00 | Open until filled | Commensurate with Degree/Experience Level

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