What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professor of Automotive Technology - Ford ASSET position at New Mexico Junior College?
Under the general supervision of the Director of Automotive Technology/Ford ASSET, provides hands-on training and classroom instruction pertaining to the Ford ASSET automotive program. Teach students through class demonstrations, lectures, audiovisual aids, and hands-on training in the basic techniques of the automotive industry.
- Teaching appropriate Ford ASSET automotive courses.
- Supervise students’ off-campus during the cooperative work experiences.
- Travel as required.
- Achieve and maintain annual required training to meet instructor training standards and to achieve a high level of competency as a teacher.
- Demonstrate growth in the knowledge of their subject areas and the ability to direct the learning process.
- Teach basic computer operations to automotive students.
- Attend advisory committee meetings.
- Work for the general improvement of the instructional programs at the college.
- Participate in college service through standing and ad hoc committees.
- Post and maintain supervisor-approved office hours per week.
- Participate in a process of continual personal and professional improvement.
- Actively participate in the institutional goals and objectives designed to support the college's mission.
- May serve on various campus committees as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
- Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various college activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College.
- Candidates must possess demonstrated technical skills in all 8 ASE areas and be ASE Master and L1 Certified.
- Experience teaching automotive (community college level preferred) and/or technical service experience in a dealership is desired. Ford Motor Company experience is preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree in an educational, occupational/vocational, or closely related field is preferred.
- However, candidates with an Associate’s degree (or Equivalent) or extensive automotive experience will be considered.
- Candidate must be willing to pursue a professional development plan that includes technical updating and other activities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of College, departmental, and standard office policies and procedures.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Knowledge of the principles, theories, practices, methods, and techniques used in curriculum development, lesson planning, and classroom instruction.
- Skill in proficient operation of a personal computer.
- Skill in English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Ability to travel regularly.
To apply, submit an NMJC application form online and attach the following: a letter of interest, resume, unofficial transcripts for all degrees listed on the resume (official transcripts required before employment), and three references. The letter of interest should document your experience teaching, use of instructional technology, and other relevant experience. All application materials must be received by the deadline in order for you to be considered for this position.
Salary : $65,972 - $76,972
