Indian River State College
Adjunct Automotive Technology
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Overview
Job DescriptionJoin 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: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.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.
Duties
The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:Effective classroom performance, including accurate completion of student files, records, and grades for IRSC and appropriate certification agenciesAssuming day or night teaching on/off campusMeeting classes on time and being properly prepared. The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:Teaching Automotive Technology classes; Teaching either clock hour (PSAV) vocational classes or credit (PSV) classesMaintaining competency records of students in classes assigned; Willingness to modify and improve lesson plans of classes assignedJustifying 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 programIncrease use of educational technology in automotive instructionMonitor student attendance and retention and document as required by the administrationGrade assignments, enter into Blackboard Gradebook, returning graded assignments to students, and assigning final grades for all students in a timely mannerAdvise 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 industryMaintain professional conduct and behavior in the classroom and, at all times, when he/she is professionally involved with studentsDisplay an appropriate and sound attitude toward students, colleagues, supervisors, and the College community at large
Minimums
The qualifications and skill requirements position include:Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in the field of Automotive TechnologyASE Master Technician Certification (ASE A1-A8)Minimum of one (1) year of proven work experience in automotive maintenance and repairPreference shall be given to the following:Baccalaureate degree in Automotive TechnologyThree (3) years of proven experience with teaching in the field of automotive technologyGood communication skills – both verbal and writtenGood 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-taskWillingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning processAbility to work independently as well as with student, faculty, staff and co-workers and be self-motivatedValid Florida Driver’s LicenseAll instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Physical
The physical requirements for this position include: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 poundsAbility to safely lift, hold, and carry up to 50 pounds of supplies and/or equipment needed for student trainingManual dexterity and balance required for demonstrating automotive maintenance and repair applicationsAbility to stand or sit for extended periods of time, walk, bend, lift, reach with hands and arms, and stoopAbility to maintain and/or troubleshoot lab equipment in the automotive maintenance and repair labAbility to present verbal lectures/demonstrationsVision abilities sufficient to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusAbility to travel to and pick up miscellaneous supplies from local vendors for materials for student training and make good purchasing decisions or substitutionsAbility to physically demonstrate automotive maintenance and repair methods and toolsIRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.ClassificationAdjunctSupervisoryNoFLSA ExemptYesEmployment TypeTemporary (Fixed Term)Compensation and Application DeadlineCredit rate $546.00 - $690.00 | Open until filled | Commensurate with Degree/Experience Level
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