Overview
The Automotive Faculty member develops and teaches classes in various aspects of automotive technology.
Specific Position Duties
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
- Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college.
- Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners.
- Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.
- Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives.
- By various ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn.
- Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity.
- Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities.
- Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner.
- Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means.
- Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the department as delegated by the department chair.
- Submits required reports and schedules in a timely manner to the department chair.
- Maintains effective relationships with professional counterparts throughout the college and the community.
- Maintains individual student advisement on degree plans and degree applications in order to comply with completion requirements.
- Assists with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for department programs.
- Actively participates in college functions and events, and engages in community service.
- Maintains and repairs equipment used in class instruction. 18. Actively participates in tool retention and preservation of department assets.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least three years of relevant technical training, industry certifications, and/or experience in the discipline.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Certificate I
Odessa College
201 W. University Blvd.
Odessa, Tx 79764