Automotive Instructor

Odessa College • Odessa, TX

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About The Position

Odessa College, a leading community college in the country, has an opening for a full-time, in-person Automotive Instructor. Develops and teaches classes in various aspects of automotive technology. Help develop tomorrow's auto technicians.

Requirements

• Three years of relevant technical job experience
• ASE certified in G1 and A6

Nice To Haves

• ASE Master Certified Automotive Technician
• G1 and L1
• Plus, five years of relevant technical job experience

Responsibilities

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field
• Teaches OCTECHS and Dual Credit courses as required
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college
• Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners
• Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.
• Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives
• Affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn
• Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity
• Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities
• Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner
• Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means
• Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the department as delegated by the department chair
• Submits required reports and schedules in a timely manner to the department chair
• Maintains effective relationships with professional counterparts throughout the college and the community
• Maintains individual student advisement on degree plans and degree applications in order to comply with completion requirements
• Assists with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for department programs
• Actively participates in college functions and events, and engages in community service
• Maintains and repairs equipment used in class instruction
• Actively participates in tool retention and preservation of department assets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services