Automotive Technology, Program Director

State of Georgia•Lagrange, GA

59d•$65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Program Director provides leadership in planning, developing, and delivering Automotive Technology programs across multiple campuses. Responsibilities include curriculum design and review, instructional delivery, student advisement, budgeting, and oversight of adjunct faculty. The director ensures program quality, compliance with academic and accreditation standards, and alignment with WGTC policies and procedures. This position teaches a minimum of twenty (20) contact hours weekly per semester in day or evening courses. Additional duties include supporting recruitment, retention, and job placement initiatives; coordinating equipment and supply needs; maintaining required documentation and reports; and participating in college committees and professional development activities.

Requirements

Diploma in Automotive Technology or related diploma/degree from an accredited institution.
Three (3) years out of the past seven (7) years of experience in Automotive.
Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Master Technician ASE Certification or ASE eligible.
Valid driver's license.
Master Technician ASE certification is required within one (1) year of hire date.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Automotive Technology or related field from an accredited institution.
Ten (10) + years of in-field experience.
Directly related teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
Online teaching experience.
Knowledge and experience in the use of technology: internet, email, Microsoft Office products, Knowledge Management System (KMS), Blackboard, Banner, Degree Works, and Task Stream.

Responsibilities

Provides instruction in theory and practical applications of Automotive Technology in accordance with academic state standards.
Instructs face-to-face, hybrid, or on-campus, as needed, in accordance with college faculty loads.
Instructs courses in a classroom and lab environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry.
Utilizes current technology in the classroom and lab.
Evaluates student progress in attaining goals and objectives.
Grades all coursework in a timely manner
Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss student instructional programs and other issues.
Maintains program certification/accreditation requirements as appropriate for the teaching discipline.
Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in Automotive Technology.
Attends professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Advises Dean and Associate Dean on creating course schedules.
Ensures safety and security requirements are met throughout the program area, including regular safety audits of campus labs and classrooms.
Supports faculty to ensure all equipment is in working order.
Suggests new/updated technology to remain current with trends and developments within the field.
Ensure students are instructed in and follow all safety rules for operating equipment and using tools.
Ensure classrooms and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained at all times.
Ensure work-related projects are completed and meet industry standards.
Develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives based on state standards.
Prepares lesson plans for instruction of all program courses; evaluates student progress in meeting goals and objectives.
Establishes, measures, and evaluates program student learning outcomes and ensures content and instructional activities are integrated into course delivery that will result in student achievement of outcomes, maintains appropriate documentation and reporting of outcomes.
Assists faculty in verifying program learning outcomes, including identification, review, revision, measurement, and analysis to support continuous improvement and compliance with assessment requirements.
Participates in the curriculum review process and recommends curriculum changes to maintain program quality and relevance.
Responsible for the development and editing of Blackboard Master Course shells and master course syllabi.
Periodic revision and selection of course materials, textbooks, instructional aids, and online resources.
Reviews and revises programmatic handbooks and manuals.
Ensures consistent application of academic policies, procedures, rules, and regulations across program and instructional areas.
Maintains appropriate accreditation for the program; knows accreditation policies and procedures.
Supports and assists faculty in maintaining program-specific accreditation, ensuring all required standards, documentation, and reporting are met continuously.
Represents WGTC at program Instructional Faculty Consortium Committee (IFCC) meetings.
Maintains effective program operations and manages ongoing program assessment.
Manage and support all program faculty.
Completes adjunct faculty evaluations and conducts teaching observations annually.
Coordinates the training of all program faculty.
Plans and participates in the program Advisory Committee, ensuring Meeting Minutes, Plan of Work, and Committee membership documents are uploaded to KnightroConnect promptly.
Consults with Dean/Associate Dean on full-time and adjunct staffing needs.
Coordinates and assists with student recruitment, retention, and job placement.
Plans and holds regular program faculty meetings.
Serves on committees and completes projects as assigned.
Participate in day/evening/distance learning professional development activities.
Reviews program budgets with faculty and ensures adherence to approved budget parameters and purchasing procedures.
Monitors expenditures and facilitates procurement of necessary supplies and equipment in accordance with college and state guidelines.
Prepare budget requests and place orders for needed supplies and equipment.
Coordinates catalog reviews and ensures program information remains current and accurate.
Assists with student recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
Serves on committees and completes project assignments as required.
Acquires and maintains ASE Master Technician Certification.
Performs other duties as assigned.