"SLTech Faculty Diesel Maintenance"

SLTech Faculty Diesel Maintenance

Company:
Salt Lake Community College

Job Location:

Category:
Automotive Tech and Heavy Equipment

Type:
Full-Time

Salary: $64,893.00 - $74,542.00 Annually

Location: Westpointe Campus, UT

Job Type: SLTech Faculty

Job Number: 202500650

Division: Academic Affairs

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA
Exempt

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

The Diesel Technology Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in diesel engine repair, diagnostics, and maintenance to students enrolled in the college's Diesel Technology program. This position supports student success by fostering a hands-on, industry-relevant learning environment that prepares graduates for employment in the diesel and heavy equipment sectors.
The instructor will develop and teach curriculum aligned with current industry standards, incorporating safety practices, emerging technologies, and soft skills essential for workplace success. Responsibilities include classroom and lab instruction, curriculum development, student advising, assessment of student learning outcomes, and participation in departmental and college-wide initiatives.
This role requires a commitment to equity in education, continuous professional development, and collaboration with industry partners to ensure program relevance and graduate employability. Faculty will be expected to teach courses in diesel engine theory, engine repair, fuel systems, hydraulics, electrical/electronic systems, drivetrain, HVAC, and preventive maintenance. This position will oversee and instruct students in the Cummins training program and the first year courses. All full-time faculty teach assigned classes established by SLCC guidelines and policies. Faculty track and report student progress and employer engagement (such as through Education and Career Pathway Advisory Committees (ECPAC)). SLTech faculty strive to ensure that their programs meet program standards in completion, placement, and licensure. Faculty in SLTECH work on a 12-month staff calendar schedule. The expectation is a 40-hour work week with 30 Instructional Workload hours

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.
All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for on-line only courses. Faculty are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

1. Provide effective student-centered instruction and assessment.
2. Alongside department colleagues, build a process of continuous quality improvement for relevant programs.
3. Comply with all college employee policies and procedures.
4. Comply with the Academic Freedom, Professional Responsibility, and Tenure policy.
5. Comply with FERPA policy and other pertinent local, state, and federal regulations.
6. Maintain professional communication etiquette with students.
7. Become a contributing member of the academic unit by engaging in collegial communications and working closely with colleagues and academic supervisors to enhance student success.
8. Maintain a meaningful on-campus presence to enhance community, serve students on campus, and collaborate with colleagues. Campus presence can reflect teaching, professional activities, and/or service as established with your academic supervisor.
9. Work to address student issues as outlined in the Code of Students Rights and Responsibilities.
10. Engage in shared governance.
11. Engage in and contribute to curriculum development and/or process.
12. Supervise students in lab settings, ensuring safety and skill development through hands-on training.
13. Establish and maintain teaching and assessment resources to support performance-based hands-on assignments that mimic industry.
14. Support students in the completion of the program, passing licensure/certification exams, and job placement.
15. Engage in course and program assessment, including a comparison of program costs, completion rates, job placement, and licensure data with other USHE institutions, with the aim of enhancing student success, employment outcomes, and maintaining accreditation standards.
16. In collaboration with administration, assist with collecting data metrics such as completion, placement, and licensure information.
17. Engage in the faculty evaluation process annually.
18. Maintain and manage lab equipment, tools, and supplies.
19. Participate in program review, accreditation processes, and advisory committee meetings.
20. Attend, and participate in, required meetings and events, including Convocation, Commencement, SLCC 360, and department meetings.
21. Promote the mission, vision, values, and goals of the College through inclusive teaching, professional activity, and service.

Expectations for Effective Teaching

1. Create a learning environment focused on student success for each modality taught.
2. In the case of online instruction, facilitate regular and substantive interaction in online courses conducted and observable in the official LMS.
3. Teach courses consistent with institutional and department standards, appropriate Course Curriculum Outline (CCO), and catalog description.
4. Use the college-approved syllabus platform to inform students of course policies and learning outcomes.
5. Teach classes assigned by the academic supervisor per the published class schedule, adhering to days, times, and duration.
6. Provide appropriate feedback for all assignments that allows students to progress in the course.
7. Develop, revise, and maintain curriculum aligned with industry standards and certifications (e.g., ASE, AED).
8. Assess student learning outcomes through exams, practical evaluations, and projects.
9. Maintain current grades in the college learning management system (LMS, eg, Canvas). Use the LMS communication tool as the primary tool for course communication with students.
10. Responds to instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community.
11. Advise students on academic and career pathways, connect students with industry partners through networking.
12. Be available to meet with students outside of class a minimum of 5 hours/week for student consultation hours. Availability should reflect the modality of the class and utilize online tools to maximize student access.
13. Publishes course schedule, assignment due dates, late and grading policies, and communication expectations in the learning management system.
14. Assist in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment. Prepare and submit incident reports to the Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy.
15. Respond to student communication promptly (generally within 1-2 working days) and have a communication plan posted in the LMS with response times.

Expectations for Professional Activity

1. Stay current in the field and maintain necessary credentials, professional skills, and teaching competencies consistent with department standards.
2. Participate in mandatory departmental and college professional development.
3. Stay current with advancements in diesel technology and integrate them into instruction.
4. Support recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
5. Engage in annual professional development and institutional service activities.

Expectations for Service to the College

1. Provide service to the institution through appropriate participation in academic and college committee assignments and departmental and college need.
2. Participate in grant writing for equipment and trainers.
3. Engage industry partners to donate, parts equipment, resources to promote student and program success.
4. Engage in the student advising process, formally and/or informally as needed.
5. Develop and/or participate in student recruitment and/or retention strategies.
6. Assist with the assessment of credit for prior learning as needed.
7. Mentor and provide formative feedback to adjunct faculty.
8. Serve community partners as content area experts as appropriate.
9. Maintain inventory, if appropriate, of equipment, tools, supplies, and storage/ disposal of hazardous materials required for classes and request appropriate equipment repair.
10. Improve and update equipment and systems to reflect current industry Activities/Standards/Trends/Technology.
11. Other activities as needed for the department, school, or institution.

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
2. Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.
3. Ability to be subject matter expert of diesel systems and diagnostic tools.

Minimum qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in diesel repair and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of diesel systems and diagnostic tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor Degree(s) in Technology or in Diesel, Automotive Technology or a closely related field.
• Previous Teaching Experience preferred.
• ASE Master Technician certification (Medium/Heavy Duty Truck T2-T8).
• Certifications: (e.g., DOT inspector, CDL (class A or B) EPA 609 certification, OSHA 10/30)

Important information:

Priority Review Date: March 10, 2026 --Applications received by this date will have first consideration.
SLCC HR Dept will conduct criminal background check on the selected finalist and is required before offer is extended.
Transcipts and/or Professional Credentials required before offer will be exntended.
Selected finalist will be required to participate in a teaching demonstration and will be asked to provide recommendation letters from the search committee.

SLCC offers a generous employee benefits package:
SLCC Employee Benefits:https://i.slcc.edu/culture/benefits/index.aspx

A Complete Job Description found in Appendix 5 Faculty Compensation Handbook:https://faculty.slcc.edu/provost/handbook/index.aspx

Placement within the range is based on a review of the candidate's education and credentials, discipline-specific experience, teaching effectiveness and competencies, and internal equity across rank and department. SLCC's faculty compensation practices align with institutional policy and support equitable, consistent placement within approved ranges.