Diesel Technician Part-Time Faculty

Nevada System of Higher Education

45d • Onsite

About The Position

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is recruiting Part-Time Faculty to teach courses in transmissions, maintenance, hydraulics, and electrical for the Department of Diesel. The college welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds for temporary Part-Time Faculty teaching assignments. We seek a pool of qualified candidates to teach in-person, online, or hybrid courses when PT Faculty vacancies occur. Applications are always welcome, and qualified candidates are contacted when teaching opportunities become available. Part-Time Faculty are an essential part of TMCC operations and they continually make a positive impact on our students' lives. Under the supervision of the Department Chair, Part-Time Faculty teach course content; assess student learning; stay current in their teaching field; actively refer students to supportive college resources; complete professional development; use current technology; and maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct. Part-Time Faculty in the Department of Diesel teach a variety of courses, based on staffing and program needs. Some examples include: DT 100: Introduction to Diesel Technologies, DT 106: Heavy Duty Transmissions and Power Trains, DT 110: Heavy Duty Electrical Systems. This program is taught at the William N. Pennington Center at 475 Edison Way.

Requirements

• Associate's degree and/or combined equivalence of education and work experience
• 3 years professional experience related to diesel technology
• The desire to work with students, faculty, and staff from many different backgrounds

Nice To Haves

• New to teaching? We can help! Our Departments strive to connect available courses with instructors’ unique expertise, and can often provide teaching materials. We also host an annual Orientation for Part-Time Faculty, as well as professional development workshops on teaching. We value instructors with varied experience, from working professionals to retirees.

Responsibilities

• Teach course content
• Assess student learning
• Stay current in their teaching field
• Actively refer students to supportive college resources
• Complete professional development
• Use current technology
• Maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct

Benefits

• Paid Orientation
• Paid professional development training
• Tuition reimbursement through Grant-in-Aid
• Longevity payments based on years of service
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package (if specific workload requirements are met per semester)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree