Automotive Technology Program Coordinator

Kentucky Community and Technical College System•Paducah, KY
•Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Technology Program Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of the Automotive Technology program and collaborates with the Dean, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of Student Affairs, and the President. The coordinator assists with planning, evaluating program effectiveness, and developing and implementing program goals, and plays a key role in the program’s institutional effectiveness efforts. The successful candidate will teach a variety of classes in automotive technology-related fields and coordinate with other instructors and lab support staff to support student success. Additional faculty workload includes community service, departmental activities such as course development and evaluation, mentoring adjunct faculty, and student outcome assessment. This is an on-site, 10-month position with standard hours of 37.5 per week. Starting salary is $40,980 per year, based on credentials and experience.

Requirements

  • A baccalaureate or associate degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline; alternative qualifications may be considered in lieu of an associate degree.
  • At least five years of current experience as an automotive technician.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Classroom management skills.
  • Patience, resilience, and cultural sensitivity.
  • Ability to create instructional materials for lectures and labs.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite and other technology.
  • Ability to integrate science with other subjects.
  • Ability to encourage scientific thinking.
  • Ability to create assessments in accordance with learning outcomes.

Nice To Haves

  • ASE credentials in Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Automobile Service Technology, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Performance & Repair, Heating & Air Conditioning, Maintenance & Light Repair, Manual Drive Train & Axles, and Suspension & Steering.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the Automotive Technology program.
  • Collaborate with the Dean, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of Student Affairs, and the President.
  • Assist with planning, evaluating program effectiveness, and developing and implementing program goals.
  • Contribute to the program’s institutional effectiveness efforts.
  • Teach a variety of classes in automotive technology-related fields.
  • Coordinate with instructors and lab support staff to support student success.
  • Participate in community service.
  • Contribute to departmental activities, including course development and evaluation.
  • Mentor adjunct faculty.
  • Assess student outcomes.

Benefits

  • Health care, vision, and dental coverage for the employee and family.
  • Tuition reimbursement or waiver for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer match for a 5% employee contribution.
  • Vacation and sick time.
  • Work-life balance.
  • 9.5 paid holidays.
  • Two weeks of institutional closing pay in the last two weeks of December for qualifying positions.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
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