What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professor of Automotive Technology 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 general Automotive Technology program. Teach students through class demonstrations, lectures, audiovisual aids, and hands-on training in the basic techniques of the automotive industry.
- Teaching appropriate general Automotive Technology courses.
- Managing curriculum updates for the program as needed.
- Supervise student’s off campus during any 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.
- Active involvement in student recruitment efforts for the general Automotive Technology program.
- 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 mission of the college.
- 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 Certified and L1 Certified.
- Experience teaching automotive (community college level preferred) and/or technical service experience in a dealership desired.
- Bachelor's Degree in an educational, occupational/vocational, or closely related field is preferred.
- However, candidates with an Associate’s degree (or Equivalent) or with extensive automotive experience will be considered.
- Candidate must be willing to pursue a professional development plan, which will include technical updating as well as other professional development activities.
Salary : $79,955 - $96,354
