Instructor, Automotive Technology
- Employer
- Middlesex College
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 2, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Instructional Technology & Design, Professional Fields, Other Professional Fields, Vocational & Technical Fields, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Other Science & Technology, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Technology Administration/Other
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
OPENING DATE: 4/29/2022
CLOSING DATE: 5/22/2022 11:59 p.m.
UNIT: A.F.T.
DEPARTMENT: Engineering Technologies
REPORTS TO: Chairperson, Engineering Technologies
Tenure-Track Position
Middlesex College seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to provide instruction, develop curricula, assess learning, and provide advising to students in the Automotive Technology Program.
Advising, learning assessment, employer outreach, and curricula development starting in Spring 2022, with instruction beginning in Fall 2022.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Effectively teaches automotive technology courses related to the eight Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) core content areas: Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drive Train & Axles, Suspension & Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating & Air Conditioning, and Engine Performance.
- Develops curricula and provides revisions to program and course learning outcomes upon program review.
- Develops and maintains course syllabi, selects appropriate textbooks, and prepares lecture/lab materials.
- Maintains safety standards in shop areas to ensure that students are trained and follow appropriate safety practices.
- Makes recommendations for the purchase of new shop equipment and safety certification of existing equipment.
- Assists in recruiting and marketing the program to prospective students.
- Participates in professional development activities to remain current in the automotive field and maintain current automotive credentials.
- Conducts student learning assessments and takes appropriate action for continuous program improvement.
- In collaboration with the Department Chair, maintains the program’s National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Accreditation.
- Establishes relationships with local automotive dealerships and repair shops for student cooperative work opportunities.
- Establishes and manages an Automotive Technology Advisory Board (ATAB) to ensure timeliness of curriculum and training.
- Recruits ATAB members from local automotive service centers and dealerships.
- Works with dealerships to secure training vehicles and equipment.
- Visits cooperative worksites during cycles when students are present to confirm they are receiving an appropriate level of training.
- Participates in department meetings, college committees, task forces, and open houses.
- The position includes a teaching load of 15 contact hours per
semester. Related responsibilities include maintaining five office
hours per week for student advisement and tutoring, as well as
participation in departmental, divisional, and college-wide
activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology or ASE Certification in the eight core ASE content areas
- Master’s degree in a field related to Automotive Technology
- Five years field experience working as an automotive technician
- Experience working with service managers of new car dealerships and owners/managers of independent repair facilities securing cooperative work positions for students
- Demonstrated effectiveness working with diverse populations coming from varied cultures, backgrounds and socio-economic status
- Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office suite and learning management systems (Canvas) to teach traditional, hybrid, or online courses as well as other technology used in the instruction setting
- Ability to work with and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with varying diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- ASE certification
- Community College teaching experience
SCHEDULE: Ten (10) Month Position
RETIREMENT: Pension Eligible
Company
Middlesex College is a place where everyone has equal access to opportunity and a chance to THRIVE… in education, exploration, growth and personal progress.
Our students are recent high school graduates looking to take the first two years toward a bachelor’s degree; others want to start a great career right after graduating from Middlesex College. Some may be adult students who have been out of school for a while, looking to upgrade their skills or start college. They are returning military veterans seeking an education. They are also recent immigrants looking to improve their English skills or participate in workplace training.
Less than an hour from New York City, our home county is strategically located near lucrative career opportunities in technology, healthcare and business, with employers like Johnson & Johnson and the fast-growing autonomous technology industry.
Our students hail from every town in Middlesex County, the most diverse county in the state according to the 2020 U.S. Census, and nearly 40 countries.
Thanks to scholarships and grants, we make it possible for anyone to afford Middlesex College without getting into debt. Students and families who make less than $65,000 are eligible for grants covering the entire cost of tuition.
Our caring faculty nurture students as they prepare to transfer to a four-year college or enter the world of work, providing career guidance and extending help beyond normal office hours.
Middlesex College is an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives and lived experiences, and values each person's contributions.
Join our team in serving a diverse population of more than 12,000 students. The campus community, representing a variety of ages, races, ethnicities, interests, and backgrounds, all work together toward the common goal of providing access to a quality, affordable education to a diverse population.
We understand that total rewards play an important role when choosing where to work. Full-time employees enjoy work-life balance, competitive and equitable compensation, and a friendly, inclusive work environment.
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