Part-Time Bicycle Mechanics Adjunct Instructor

NWACC•Springdale, AR

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About The Position

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success. NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success. NorthWest Arkansas Community College is seeking qualified applicants to establish a pool for part-time instructors in this discipline. Applications will be kept on file for the fiscal year ending June 30. When a position becomes available, the hiring department will review the applications on file. After each fiscal year end, the application will expire and a new application must be completed to remain in the applicant pool. Email is the primary method that NWACC utilizes to communicate with its applicants. If you choose not to provide an email address, please note that you will need to log back into the system in order to obtain updates regarding your application. Essential Duties: Part-time faculty position reporting directly to the Director of the Bicycle Technician Program and the ED of Trails Trade School and Construction Technology. Pending need/enrollment, the instructor is responsible for teaching 3–11 load (credit) hours of Bicycle Mechanics courses per semester with the availability to teach mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends as needed. Instruction: This instructor will teach courses such as: BIKE 1003 Introduction to Bicycle Mechanics BIKE 1013 Basic Bicycle Mechanics BIKE 1023 Bicycle Braking Systems BIKE 1033 Bicycle Drivetrain Systems BIKE 1043 Ball Bearing Systems BIKE 2013 Bicycle Wheel Repair and Assembly BIKE 2023 Suspension Systems BIKE 2033 Electric Bikes BIKE 2043 Service Department Operation The instructor will facilitate and evaluate student learning, prepare course syllabi and outlines, submit grades by established deadlines, and maintain student records in accordance with FERPA. The instructor will attend meetings and functions of the college and department and complete other duties as assigned by the division dean or department chairs, including training. Professional development may be encouraged or required in some circumstances. Professional Development: Examples include: Participate in the faculty evaluation process. Remain current in academic or program discipline, including attending professional conferences, and maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate. Receive training or stay current in technological or pedagogical advances that promote student learning. Participate in college professional development activities. Rate of pay: $765 per credit hour Completed applications received by 12/01/2025 will be assured full consideration. Late Applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience in bicycle mechanics

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications in bicycle mechanics or related technical areas
Teaching experience at the college level or in a technical training setting
Demonstrated teaching ability is the top priority
Instructional experience and leadership experience at a community college is a plus.
Ability to use an online platform
Experience or interest in project-based, service learning, or inquiry-based learning will be given special consideration
Familiarity with bicycle mechanics, repair, and maintenance, including braking systems, drivetrains, wheel assembly, suspension, electric bikes, retails, and service department operations

Responsibilities

Part-time faculty position reporting directly to the Director of the Bicycle Technician Program and the ED of Trails Trade School and Construction Technology.
Pending need/enrollment, the instructor is responsible for teaching 3–11 load (credit) hours of Bicycle Mechanics courses per semester with the availability to teach mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends as needed.
Teach courses such as: BIKE 1003 Introduction to Bicycle Mechanics BIKE 1013 Basic Bicycle Mechanics BIKE 1023 Bicycle Braking Systems BIKE 1033 Bicycle Drivetrain Systems BIKE 1043 Ball Bearing Systems BIKE 2013 Bicycle Wheel Repair and Assembly BIKE 2023 Suspension Systems BIKE 2033 Electric Bikes BIKE 2043 Service Department Operation
Facilitate and evaluate student learning
Prepare course syllabi and outlines
Submit grades by established deadlines
Maintain student records in accordance with FERPA
Attend meetings and functions of the college and department
Complete other duties as assigned by the division dean or department chairs, including training
Participate in the faculty evaluation process
Remain current in academic or program discipline, including attending professional conferences, and maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate
Receive training or stay current in technological or pedagogical advances that promote student learning
Participate in college professional development activities