Instructor, Automotive Technology

College of Lake County • Grayslake, IL

5d • $69,117 - $122,758

About The Position

The College of Lake County (CLC) is seeking an Instructor of Automotive Technology. Instruction may include first- and second-year college-level courses taught to our diverse student body across the Grayslake, Lakeshore, and Southlake campuses, as well as to local businesses, community organizations, and industry partners. CLC is a comprehensive community college committed to equitable high-quality education, cultural enrichment, and partnerships to advance the diverse communities it serves in northeastern Illinois. CLC is committed to a diverse workforce that represents our student body. Our search process is designed to promote increasing the diversity of our full-time faculty. The college is implementing transformative change through an ambitious and aspirational body of work outlined in its 2030 Strategic Plan to become an organization where every student succeeds and every employee thrives while supporting every business to achieve and every community to grow. As the community’s open-access higher education organization, CLC aims to be the leader in providing innovative education and workforce solutions. The Faculty Success Framework illustrates the fundamental elements of a faculty member’s career at CLC. Its purpose is to support a culture of continual faculty development and to provide full but flexible paths for faculty to both consistently contribute to student success efforts and cultivate professional fulfillment. Our Guiding Principles for Teaching and Learning Excellence outline the qualities we expect CLC faculty will exemplify in their professional and pedagogical engagement with students. The Automotive Technology Department offers an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and certificate programs, preparing students for careers in the automotive industry. As a Master Certified (MAST) program by the ASE Education Foundation, CLC provides hands-on training in eight key automotive systems: engine repair, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, braking systems, electrical/electronic systems, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent plus five (5) or more years (10,000 hours) of recent experience as a journeyman level technician (or higher), ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician, ASE Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certification (L1) -OR - Associate’s degree or higher in Automotive Technology in related field, plus three (3) or more years (6,000 hours) of recent experience as a journeyman level technician (or higher), ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician, ASE Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certification (L1)
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis, and over 50 lbs. on an occasional basis with or without reasonable accommodations. Continuously walking or standing, frequent bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting and occasionally sitting.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Prior college-level teaching experience
• Demonstrated professional learning or certification in evidence-based student-focused pedagogical teaching and assessment practice such as ACUE, workshops and data use
• Proficiency with manufacturer and aftermarket scan tools

Responsibilities

• Selects, prepares and maintains current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials. Revises and updates course content as needed.
• Provides the students and the Division a syllabus that clearly states course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies in line with those of the college, texts and readings, timelines and evaluation criteria, and any other information required by College, Division, or department.
• Meets all classes at assigned times. If unable to meet an assigned class, reports absence to supervisor and division staff in an appropriate manner.
• Teaches assigned courses in subject field each academic semester. Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles.
• Provides instructional support to the students. Refers students, when appropriate, to sources of specialized services within the College.
• Is available for student consultation through phone, email, or appropriately established office hours.
• Evaluates student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations. Provides feedback to students in a timely manner on student performance.
• Maintains accurate grade records as required by the College. Submits all attendance and grade records electronically prior to the required deadlines. Is able to produce appropriate grade records for supervisor upon request.
• Assists in the advisement of students.
• Uses the appropriate College policies and procedures to resolve and document student complaints, concerns and problems.
• Assists in developing and administering discipline-appropriate measures of student academic achievement, use departmental testing instruments as provided. Administers other instruments designed to measure student learning outcomes as requested and required by the department or division. Provides all results as requested.
• Encourages students to submit course evaluations, reviews course evaluations when available and uses feedback to improve course delivery.
• Participates, when appropriate, in the formation and meetings of career program advisory committees, governance groups, College, division, and department committees.
• Attends faculty meetings, department meetings, and all other meetings called by authorized personnel.
• Attends Development Week activities and Commencement
• Is ethical in all conduct.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism.
• Maintains current in compliance training, including compliance under Title IX “Responsible Employee” and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority.
• Properly and effectively utilizes appropriate technology to deliver instructional materials, maintain grades, and provide timely communications with students, etc.
• Maintains current knowledge of subject matter via professional development such as professional organization membership, attendance of seminars, conferences and classes, and professional publications.
• Provides instruction and conduct classes in accordance with the philosophy of the College and within the scope of a defined course of study.
• Follows all institution and regulatory policies, procedures and standards. Utilize self-appraisal to determine progress in meeting performance objectives and career goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans
• tuition support for employees and qualified family members
• three retirement plans
• disability, group and supplemental life insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending account plans
• a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!)
• generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year

What This Job Offers

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