Job Description

Job Description Summary

Each part-time faculty member reports to a chair or director, satisfies criteria for accreditation, possesses subject matter expertise, and has the following instructional and institutional responsibilities: • Designing courses, delivering instruction, evaluating student learning, and incorporating college-required technology. • Possessing subject matter expertise and engaging in ongoing professional development. • Maintaining effective communication within the College and the department or program.

 

Job Description

Salary is determined per the SF Salary Schedule.

Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant Professor for Automotive Service Technology develops, prepares and teaches a variety of coursework covering all eight areas of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) to include:  Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drive Train & Axles, Suspension & Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating & Air Conditioning, as well as Engine Performance.

Adjunct Faculty are employed on a term-by-term basis and may be assigned teaching duties at SF's main Northwest campus or at any of the College's six educational centers. Course offerings within the Construction and Technical Department may be taught during the day, evening, or online, as well as taught using other distance learning formats.  

Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, organize, and deliver Automotive Technology instruction in didactic, laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting.
• Support and promote the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and service.
• Collaborate with department chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, design and develop curriculum current with industry standards to cultivate the mastery of course content.
• Provide students with frequent, timely assessment of and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Appropriately document student progress and maintain accurate records such as attendance, grading and achievement of student learning outcomes.
• Honor student confidentiality and privacy as per appropriate laws, regulations and college rules.
• Develop methods that fairly and accurately assess students' progress in achieving the stated learning outcomes/objectives.
• Maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
• Actively engage professional organizations and community partnerships within the automotive industry.
• Effectively utilize online course management systems to deliver and enhance course instruction.
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Director, Construction and Technical Programs

Qualifications

Required: Minimum of an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Certification with four (4) years of experience working in the automotive field is required.  

Preferred:  An Associate's degree or higher in Automotive Technology or related discipline is preferred, as is relevant teaching experience within a community college setting.  The successful candidate has demonstrated subject matter expertise, exceptional organizational skills, as well as a vision and desire to enhance automotive technology education at the college and elevate the program to exceed state, national and local standards of excellence. 

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The Adjunct Assistant must have the ability to deliver a high level of interactive customer service, develop and maintain collaborative relationships throughout the organization, communicate effectively and possess proficient computer skills, including familiarity with the Microsoft Suite of Office Applications. The successful applicant must be willing to work a flexible schedule at multiple sites, as well as demonstrate the ability to work well with students, faculty and staff at all levels within a diverse, multi-cultural, collaborative environment.  A criminal background check will be conducted. 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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