"Adjunct Faculty, Automotive"

Adjunct Faculty, Automotive

Company: Monroe Community College

Job Location: Rochester, New York

Category: Automotive Tech and Heavy Equipment

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Job Description

Function of Position:

Adjunct faculty prepare and teach courses in the department, develop new educational materials, and assist with the assessment of student learning, as appropriate. Classes will likely take place at the Applied Technologies Center but may be assigned for the Brighton and/or Downtown Campus, extension site, or an online, remote, or hybrid modality, as needed. Adjunct faculty report to the chairperson of the Applied Technologies Department. The successful candidate will bring a passion for teaching and a desire to support and mentor MCC students as they pursue educational and career goals.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledge.
• Teaches courses and evaluates student performance in automotive technology as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College.
• Teaches course(s)/section(s), as outlined by the contract and as available.
• Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement.
• Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment.
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner.
• Assists department with student retention and completion initiatives.
• Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning.
• Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design, as appropriate.
• Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development.
• Demonstrates excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize workflow.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair, as appropriate.

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Earned associate's degree of applied science in Automotive Technology from a regionally accredited higher education institution, or equivalent experience of 10 years minimum.
• Minimum 5 years experience as an automotive technician.
• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certified in area of instruction prior to start of assignment.
• Ability to teach courses within the department.
• Evidence of effective communication skills (interpersonal, speaking, and writing).
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
• Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Evidence of proficiency with technology.
• Experience and/or willing to learn how to use and develop classes using online teaching platforms (e.g. Brightspace).
• Commitment to continued professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 100% Manufacturer Certification (GM, Toyota, Ford, Subaru, etc.) in area of instruction.
• Earned bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
• Teaching experience.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies.
• Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching.
• Experience with computerized student record management.
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently.

Additional Information

Pay Rate for Fall 2025, Spring 2026 & Summer 2026: Determined on adjunct rank and ranges from $1,217- $1,484 per contact hour.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time faculty teaching assignments. These positions are filled on an as needed basis and are on-going recruitment efforts. Adjunct pools are open continuously and applicants are contacted/hired year-round for assignments based on college needs. Those applicants that are selected to move forward with the recruitment process will be contacted to set up an interview.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants must apply online and create an account by clicking the APPLY NOW tab.

Returning applicants may login to their Monroe Community College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the FAQ page for guidance using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.

Applicants MUST submit the following documents* to be considered for this position:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts*

*Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing their foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S.

Please note: As part of the application process all applicants will be asked to provide the contact information for 3 professional references. References will only be contacted after interviews have occurred and only for applicants who are considered as finalists for the opportunity they applied to.