Summary
Provide the technical expertise and instructional leadership needed to support the contract's curriculum and training program. Deliver high-quality instruction in accordance with accepted higher education standards, using effective teaching methodologies that promote learner engagement, skill development, and successful learning outcomes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provide training and/or consulting to corporate clients as needed.
- Assess training needs for clients in conjunction with Corporate Training and Development staff.
- Customize training content and format to fit client objectives.
- Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and adopting innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
- Maintain familiarity with current texts, materials, teaching aids, and techniques relevant to courses within the discipline, and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
- Deliver training using relevant materials such as texts, handouts, class exercises, or assessment tools.
- Attend scheduled meetings with clients and Corporate Training and Development as requested, including Adjunct Faculty Orientation.
- Maintain accurate and timely records, including class schedules, student rosters, attendance, and grade rosters.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Education
Associate’s degree required.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field preferred.
Professional certifications plus 5 years of work experience in the industry may be considered in lieu of the required degree.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or ASE Master Truck Certifications T1-T8 preferred.
Copy of transcript conferring required degree and certifications must accompany application.
Experience
5 years of Medium/Heavy Duty Truck and/or Industrial Diesel industry work experience, gained within the past 15 years required.
1 year college level teaching experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city.
- Possess knowledge and skill in a variety of computer applications and software.
- Communicate effectively and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
- Possess good organizational and planning skills.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to students with different academic and socio-economic backgrounds and to students with disabilities.
- Demonstrate the ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.
- Demonstrate self-discipline and the ability to manage one's own time and workload effectively.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
The Organization
Houston City College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest single-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.
The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.
Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
- Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
- Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
- Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
- Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
- The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
- World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
- With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
- Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.
If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.
