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Automotive & Diesel Faculty

  • Indianapolis
  • Full time
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Job Title: Automotive & Diesel Faculty
Location: Indianapolis
Job Type: Full-time
Classification: F-2
Salary Range: $45,000-50,000 (Depending on experience)
Reports To: Department/Program Chair

*All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript

Who We Are:

We are an open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!â€

Our Values:

• Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities.
• Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.
• Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.
• Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.
• Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.

About the Role:

This faculty position combines technical expertise (both automotive and diesel heavy truck), instructional responsibilities, professional development, community and industry engagement, as well student recruiting, mentoring, academic advising, and career coaching.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accepted Candidate will:

  • Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within specific academic programs.
  • Provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes.
  • Engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provide institutional support and community service.
  • Participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives.
  • Support the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives.
  • Collaborate with community and industry partners to ensure the continued growth and relavancy of the Program, to prepare our graduates for a successful career as a professional service technician in either the automotive and diesel service industry.

I. INSTRUCTION

  • Deliver assigned curriculum using pedagogy and available technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with College loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes.
  • Continued develop and updating curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
  • Employee proper classroom mangement to ensure an inclusive and safe learning enviornment.
  • Employee a classroom mangement strategy that encourages industry acceptable non-technical employability skills.
  • Supervise and moniter students in the classroom and the Automotive Service Lab to ensure compliance with industry and community workplace safety standards and practices.
  • Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
  • Maintain a classroom environment conducive to student learning, as well as being in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
  • Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
  • Use Learning Management System (e.g. IvyLearn) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
  • Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

II. RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

  • Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
  • Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts.
  • Provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic support services, and referrals to appropriate College resources.
  • Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2).
  • Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.

III. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Participate in professional development activities including; College assigned web-based training and industry-based training, shecduled both onsite (at the Automotive Technology Center/Indianapolis, Campus) or offsite, as well as available self-study training designed to advance instructional and/or technical skills in support of Program Outcomes and/or student success.
  • Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure. Additionally, maintain ASE Automotive and Diesel Heavy Truck Service Technician Certification in the service areas related to the subject matter taught.
  • Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best supports program outcomes and facilitates student learning.

IV. COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH

  • Participate in community service activities on behalf of the College to advance the College’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/school/college.
  • Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance College relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and school.

V. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

  • Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects.
  • Support and engage with Workforce Alignment and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
  • Attend commencement and participate as assigned by campus administration.
  • Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/school/faculty meetings.
  • Participate in career service and alumni activities.
  • Support program/department chair in program management activities.
  • Adhere to college and campus academic policies.

The major responsibilities previuosly identified is not to be considered a comprehensive list of the duties associated with this faculty position. Due to the evolving nature of edcuation, the automotive and heavy truck service industry, as well as our students’ readiness to learn additional duties and responsibilities, logically associated with the position, may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction and meet faculty credentialing requirements as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 as applicable to the specific area of instruction.

1. Conducts all activities with appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.

2. Academic, Industry Certification/Licensure, Work Experience Requirement (3 qualifying options):

1st Option

  • Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution in technology, engineering, engineering technology; or an earned baccalaureate or higher degree directly related to the program’s discipline and
  • Possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record, and
  • Two years of directly related work experience directly related to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record of the courses taught.

2nd Option

  • Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution And, possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record, and
  • Five years of directly related work experience directly related to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record of the courses taught.

3rd Option

  • Possesses an earned associate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution directly related to the program’s discipline, and
  • Possesses any specialized certifications required for the class being taught as indicated in the Curriculum of Record, and
  • Three years of directly related work experience directly related to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record of the courses taught.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


Possesses an earned Associate of Applied Science or higher academic degree from a regionally accredited institution and possesses any Specialized Certifications required for the class being taught, as well as five years of work experience directly related to the competencies listed in the Curriculum of Record of the courses taught.

  • Associate or higher degree
  • 5+ years field experience preferred; Diesel Heavy Truck Service
  • ASE Master Certification preferred; Heavy Truck Certification
  • ASE Master Certification preferred; Automotive Service
  • 2 years previous teaching experience.

*All Applications must include a Cover Letter and an Unofficial Transcript

51¶ÌÊÓƵ is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 51¶ÌÊÓƵ does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Job ID: JR0000107332