Diesel/Heavy Duty Equipment Instructor - Tenure-Track - Spokane Community College
About The Position
Spokane Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities. About the Diesel/Heavy Duty Equip Instructor - Tenure-Track - Spokane Community College DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares for and instructs, through traditional classroom, shop, and distance education modes, classes in the discipline of diesel/heavy duty equipment repair and maintenance. Assignments may be at off-campus centers and may also include evening and/or weekend classes. Provides availability and accessibility to students for purpose of academic consulting and support, in a manner appropriate to meet student needs, through a combination of scheduled office hours, e-mail accessibility, or other effective means of responsive and timely communication. Communicates expectations and establishes clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, including but not limited to developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials supporting the instructional process; evaluates student progress and provides clear timely feedback. Participates in district, division, department, or general faculty meetings; in-service training; curriculum development; academic consulting; workshops or seminars; service on district or college councils or committees, or other activities within the scope of the position. Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities; Follows established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, office support, student financial aid requirements, safety and health issues, and related administrative processes. Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned. Any additional duties or responsibilities specific to this position In addition, faculty may: Instruct courses in related disciplines based upon individual qualifications and expertise. Supervise paraprofessional employees or direct the work of assigned work-study students. Responsible for ensuring assigned staff adheres to acceptable behavior and performance standards. Demonstrate that assigned staff have been informed how behavior and performance will be assessed, receive timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and any observed performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly. Advise student clubs or associations. Any other duty within the department that is rotational, optional, or might be assigned in future
Requirements
- Three years of full-time work experience in diesel/heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and with other faculty and administration.
- Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
- Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.
- Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
- Resume.
- References – the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
- College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are required upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Prepares for and instructs, through traditional classroom, shop, and distance education modes, classes in the discipline of diesel/heavy duty equipment repair and maintenance.
- Provides availability and accessibility to students for purpose of academic consulting and support
- Communicates expectations and establishes clear grading criteria
- Participates in district, division, department, or general faculty meetings; in-service training; curriculum development; academic consulting; workshops or seminars; service on district or college councils or committees, or other activities within the scope of the position.
- Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities
- Follows established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, office support, student financial aid requirements, safety and health issues, and related administrative processes.
- Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
- Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Instruct courses in related disciplines based upon individual qualifications and expertise.
- Supervise paraprofessional employees or direct the work of assigned work-study students.
- Responsible for ensuring assigned staff adheres to acceptable behavior and performance standards.
- Demonstrate that assigned staff have been informed how behavior and performance will be assessed, receive timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and any observed performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly.
- Advise student clubs or associations.
- Any other duty within the department that is rotational, optional, or might be assigned in future
Benefits
- Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board
- TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan
- leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.
- Public Employees Benefits Board
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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