Collision Repair Instructor

Tennessee Board of Regents•Nashville, TN

2d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Collision Repair Program at the Nashville Campus is seeking an Adjunct Instructor. This part-time, non-exempt position involves developing and conducting a training program in the specialty area of collision repair. The instructor will confer with administration to understand changes in policies, procedures, and technologies, and will formulate teaching outlines and determine instructional methods. This includes selecting or developing teaching aids, testing trainees, and maintaining the classroom and shop environment. The role also involves maintaining student records, assisting with student placement and follow-up, cooperating with outside agencies, working with program advisory committees, and participating in student recruitment. Safety instruction and supervision of students in cooperative education are also key responsibilities. The instructor is expected to participate in professional development annually and perform other duties related to career and technical education as assigned.

Requirements

Must possess a complete and thorough knowledge of procedures and methods related to teaching.
Willingness to remain current in the technological changes of the industry.
Must possess skills and knowledge to teach the theory and application in all phases of the Collision Repair program.
Possess good character, mature attitude, stable personality, and exhibit evidence of potential ability to instruct.
Requires initiative and cooperation, i.e., to plan and organize work without close supervision; show initiative and perseverance in satisfying student and community needs; ability and possess a desire to interact with other faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities

Develop course of study and conduct training program in specialty area.
Confer with administration to gain knowledge and better understand changes in policies, procedures, and technologies.
Formulate teaching outline and determine instructional methods utilizing knowledge of specific training needs and effectiveness of such methods as individualized and group instruction, lecture, demonstration, and conference.
Select or develop teaching aids, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, and reference materials.
Test trainees to measure progress and evaluate effectiveness of instruction.
Select or develop specifications for machines, equipment, and tools; maintain good physical condition in classroom and/or shop.
Maintain student records and reports.
Responsible for student placement and assist with student follow-up.
Cooperate with outside agencies; work with program advisory committees; conduct visits to business and industry; establish and maintain good public relations with the school’s general public.
Participate in recruitment of students.
Instruct students in safety and practice good safety habits.
Supervise students that are participating in cooperative education.
Participate in professional development and growth annually.
Performs other duties directly related to career and technical education as assigned by the President and Vice President of the college.