"Automotive Technology Instructor Adjunct Faculty"

Job Details

Adjunct Faculty

Position Information

• Position Title: Automotive Technology Instructor Adjunct Faculty
• Position Type: Faculty
• Department: Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
• FLSA: Exempt
• Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
• Fixed Term/Tenure Track: Fixed Term
• Hiring Salary Range: Salary Commensurate with Education and Experience
• Union/Non Union: Non Union

Job Description Summary

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote. Face-to-face and hybrid classes may be offered on any Prince George’s Community College campus. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, academic advising, curriculum design.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Ten or more years of auto technology experience
• Associates degree or better preferred
• Industry teaching and/or certifications desirable

AREA SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Professional certifications a plus (ie; ASE )
• Trained or graduated at a qualified auto technology school or program

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Mastery of course content
• Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction
• Ability to teach in face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed
• Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
• Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills
• Research skills (where appropriate)
• Time management, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Problem-solving and analytical ability
• Computer literate with good organizational skills

Essential Duties

• Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in conjunction with course outcomes.
• Using applicable technology and pedagogical principles, teach course content via an appropriate delivery format to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction.
• Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development trainings related to content discipline and pedagogy.
• Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
• Evaluate student performance using assessment tools that align with established course objectives and outcomes.
• Create and administer assessments that monitor student progress and provide timely student feedback.
• Provide an orientation at the first-class meeting to include an overview of the course syllabus. The overview should include an outline of course objectives, requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.
• Notify students of key academic dates and course adjustments, maintain an up-to-date, electronic grade book, and enter final grades by the established due date.
• Maintain accurate records and submit class records (as appropriate) to the Department Chair or Program Coordinator by the established due date, and participate in the departmental evaluation and course assessment process.
• Maintain office hours, advise students, and refer students to appropriate resources.
• Adjunct faculty are expected to respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Faculty are expected to maintain regular communication with students and should exclusively use the assigned PGCC email.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Perform all other duties as directed by the Department Chair, Program Coordinator, or designee.

Job Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

Is Background Check Required? Yes

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: ADJ22111/12
• Open Date: 07/01/2025
• Open Until Filled: No

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter