"Diesel Instructor"

Job Summary

Full-time members of the faculty are professional educators who have the primary responsibility of instruction and management of assigned classes. Additional responsibilities include fulfilling the Metropolitan Community College mission, vision, values, strategic plan, Board of Trustees’ charges and educational philosophy, and primary goal of providing a quality education for all students attending the college.

Final compensation offer will be determined, based on various factors, such as academic credentials, relevant work and instructional experience.

Essential Functions

• Deliver effective instruction - Provide quality instruction, which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college – approved curriculum and resources
• Assess student learning - Demonstrate reflective practice, including assessment of student learning. This includes ongoing formative assessments, as well as official departmental assessment
• Manage classes and learning environments - Foster a positive classroom-learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners, including the assurance of section 508 accessibility
• Promote continual improvement as part of the cycle of teaching and learning
• Support learning through student engagement by incorporating pedagogical strategies such as active learning, authentic and problem-based activities, and other successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction
• Provide student guidance - Help students develop academic habits for college success
• Pursue professional development by staying current in academic field
• Actively participate collegially in department, campus, cross-college, discipline specific, district, and community service activities
• Perform other duties as assigned to provide high-quality learning experience for students, including participating in commencement, attending college functions, etc.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in discipline
• ASE Master Certified in Medium & Heavy-Duty Truck
• Five (5) years of relevant field experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in discipline or related discipline
• Significant OEM training history with documentation
• Additional ASE Certifications beyond Master Technician
• Classroom and laboratory teaching experience in a college setting
• Experience with student assessment
• Experience with curriculum design
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Training experience in an automotive industry setting
• Retail Dealership Technician experience
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse community
• Demonstrated interest in and passion for teaching community college students
• Ability to work well with others
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically requires feeling, grasping, hearing, keyboarding, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement: Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/ M/ F/ Vets/ Disabled

Accommodations: MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.