Adjunct Instructor - Automotive Technology

About the position

Adjunct Instructors are responsible for the facilitation of student learning and the on-going development of instructional strategies that meets the needs of students and employers and promote student success.

Responsibilities

• Foster student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and support student engagement.
• Create learning experiences that integrate multiple delivery methodologies and instructional technologies to maximize student success.
• Assess student learning and provide regular feedback to help students be successful.
• Use data to measure quality outcomes related to student persistence, retention, completion rate, course success, and learning.
• Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student attendance and grade records, and ensure opportunities for student engagement evaluation.
• Support the college by engaging with the division, department, and team members.
• Build and maintain ongoing relationships with community, industry, and clinical partners.
• Serve as an advocate for students and collaborate with Student Services staff to retain students.
• Continually improve knowledge and skills in emerging trends and current occupational practices through professional development activities.

Requirements

• Associate degree or above in related and appropriate field.
• Minimum of four years of occupational experience in the field of the program or programs being taught.
• At least one year of occupational experience within the last five years.
• Recent new-model, broad-based automotive repair experience preferred.
• Teaching or training experience is desirable.
• Qualified per FVTC requirements at time of, and throughout employment as an instructor.
• Meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements.
• ASE credentials required.
• Proficiency utilizing learning management system.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Air Conditioning Certification preferred.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing demands and circumstances.

Benefits

• Hourly pay rate: $45.00.
• Flexible schedules or remote work options (for some positions).
• Professional development opportunities including training.
• Onsite dental clinic, fitness center, Parent/Child Center (onsite child care), library, café, printing services, Trilogy Salon & Spa.