Workforce Ed Instructor (Diesel)

University of Arkansas System • McGehee, AR

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About The Position

UAM, one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreation activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master’s degree programs. Primary duties include teaching diesel technology courses using a variety of teaching aids, methods and techniques following the state approved curricula. In addition to teaching, the employee will be responsible for developing instructional and lab activities; maintaining program and student records; assisting with recruitment, placement, and follow-up; participating in professional development activities; and other duties as assigned. Evening and/or summer hours may be required.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate for the full-time faculty position must be an experienced, skilled mechanic/technician with one of the following: a formal education equivalent to a baccalaureate degree with two years diesel experience. a high school diploma or equivalent with five years’ experience in diesel technology that includes at least one year of advanced training. a high school diploma or equivalent with six years’ experience.
• Commercial Driver’s License
• Work experience with diesel engines including but not limited to Cummins, Cat, Detroit, International, and John Deere; and experience with trucks including International, Freightliner, Mack, Kenworth, Peterbilt, etc. is preferred; possess specialized computer engine diagnostics, hydraulics, and electrical systems with the ability to read and comprehend schematics; working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience with diesel engines including but not limited to Cummins, Cat, Detroit, International, and John Deere; and experience with trucks including International, Freightliner, Mack, Kenworth, Peterbilt, etc. is preferred; possess specialized computer engine diagnostics, hydraulics, and electrical systems with the ability to read and comprehend schematics; working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaching diesel technology courses using a variety of teaching aids, methods and techniques following the state approved curricula.
• Developing instructional and lab activities
• Maintaining program and student records
• Assisting with recruitment, placement, and follow-up
• Participating in professional development activities
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees