Automotive Maintenance Technology Instructor

College Overview

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it's an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken's modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College's three-pronged approach to teaching ' hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism ' gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

Role

Prepares for and teaches automotive maintenance courses and conducts labs as assigned by the department chair of the Automotive Maintenance Technology department.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned theory and lab classes. Plans daily activities for students in theory and lab. Supervises students for both theory and technical project grades.
• Instructs and evaluates students in a live work setting who are performing general services and repairs on automobiles, to include instruction in shop safety.
• Maintains a safe worksite and enforces Ranken's safety standards.
• Teaching duties include fundamentals of automotive brakes, electrical systems, steering and suspension, engine performance, engine repair, drive trains, automatic transmission, heating/air conditioning service, and work ethic.
• Assists in the maintenance of automotive lab and classroom equipment.
• Assists management with developing curriculum and syllabi, budgeting, scheduling, hiring, and other duties.
• Participates in college governance, committee work, student advising, etc.
• Participates in available training to keep current in automotive technology.
• Assists in maintaining requirements of NATEF standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by authorized individual.
  
  

Qualifications

• Appropriate degree or certificate in automotive maintenance technology from an accredited institution.
• Three to ten years of work experience in the automotive maintenance industry.
• Master ASE certification.
• Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred but we will train.
• Excellent presentation skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to teach and motivate students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Pet Insurance
• Company paid Life/AD&D and Short/Long-term Disability
• Health, Flexible, and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (Free)
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2000 per year (Eligible after one year)
• 403(b) savings plan with matching contributions (Eligible on day one)
• Pension Plan (Eligible after 5 years of service)
• PTO: 20 days accrued in first year
• Holidays: 10 paid plus a paid Winter Break (Christmas through New Years Day)