Adjunct Faculty, Powersports Service Technology Instructor

Austin Community College • Riverside, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to prepare and deliver motorcycle and powersports service technology coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards. No substitution for educational requirements.
• Appropriate work experience, and certifications, or evidence of proficiency - high school diploma or GED, motorcycle and/or powersports service industry certifications, motorcycle and/or powersports industry professional development training.
• Minimum three years work experience, within the last five years, in the motorcycle repair industry (as a repair technician) or powersports service industry (as a repair technician).
• Valid Texas Driver's License, including class M.
• MSF course - MSB-8 or MSB-8R certificate
• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience in a motorcycle repair or powersports field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of motorcycle repair and powersports service technology to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
• Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system, Blackboard.
• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Attend and participate in college-wide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with published college and automotive/powersports program policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.

Benefits

• Full-time faculty and staff employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the college are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment.
• Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D.
• ACC does not participate in Social Security.
• ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only).
• Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED