What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collison Repair Associate Instructor position at Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)?
Job Summary
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro is accepting applications for a full – time faculty position in the day Collison Repair Technology program at its Smyrna campus. This is a full-time position requiring a minimum 37.5-hour workweek (Monday – Friday; 7:30am to 3:30pm.
The Collison Repair faculty member is responsible to the Vice President of Instruction and Accreditation for the development, implementation, evaluation, modification, and operation of the Collison Repair Technology program.
Job Duties
The position is responsible for providing individualized theory and hands-on instruction to adults and high school students to prepare them for employment in the field. The faculty member must monitor, grade, and evaluate individual student progress; maintain student records in the college’s student records management software; maintain appropriate documentation; submit timely reports; and assist in recruitment of new students and placement of graduates. The faculty member must work with other Collison and Automotive program instructors to ensure curriculum continuity. Each faculty member must also maintain good public relations with business and industry, maintain an active advisory committee and cooperate with outside agencies. This position will also supervise and follow-up on students participating in cooperative education.
The Collison Repair Technology program areas of instruction include but are not limited to the following:
GENERAL INFORMATION: Background checks will be completed on all new hires. Selected candidates will be asked to sign a background release authorizing TCAT Murfreesboro to complete a background check which includes the following:
APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: First consideration will be given to current Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
To be considered for a position at TCAT Murfreesboro, you must create and submit an online application that includes your required documents at Jobs and Employment | TCAT Murfreesboro. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please be sure to include the complete beginning and end dates under your employment history. Scan/Upload and attach required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
To be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Deltra Fowlkes, Human Resources Coordinator, hr@tcatmurfreesboro.edu, 1303 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, 615-898-8010. See the full non-discrimination policy.
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro is accepting applications for a full – time faculty position in the day Collison Repair Technology program at its Smyrna campus. This is a full-time position requiring a minimum 37.5-hour workweek (Monday – Friday; 7:30am to 3:30pm.
The Collison Repair faculty member is responsible to the Vice President of Instruction and Accreditation for the development, implementation, evaluation, modification, and operation of the Collison Repair Technology program.
Job Duties
The position is responsible for providing individualized theory and hands-on instruction to adults and high school students to prepare them for employment in the field. The faculty member must monitor, grade, and evaluate individual student progress; maintain student records in the college’s student records management software; maintain appropriate documentation; submit timely reports; and assist in recruitment of new students and placement of graduates. The faculty member must work with other Collison and Automotive program instructors to ensure curriculum continuity. Each faculty member must also maintain good public relations with business and industry, maintain an active advisory committee and cooperate with outside agencies. This position will also supervise and follow-up on students participating in cooperative education.
The Collison Repair Technology program areas of instruction include but are not limited to the following:
- Reconditioning the structure, shape and appearance of an auto body shell, frame, and component parts, as practiced in theory and on live projects.
- Instruct students in repainting components of the program, including auto refinishing industry use of training systems such as SimSpray.
- Instruct students in proper techniques for metal reshaping, fabrication, surface spraying, color matching, and equipment maintenance.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in the collision repair field, preferably within the last five (5) years.
- ASE or I-CAR trained/certified.
- Must be available for day program hours of instruction, Monday-Friday from 7:30-2:30 p.m. plus administrative hours for a total of 37.5 hours per week (full time).
- Post-secondary Skilled Trades credential from an accredited institution.
- Prior teaching or evidence of ability to teach students.
- Must show evidence of good character, organizational skills, and mature attitude.
- Must be willing to remain current in the instructional field and maintain personal certifications and program accreditation(s).
- Must possess computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Must possess the communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher and interact with high school and adults.
- Strong hands-on technical background in the field.
- Must possess skills and knowledge to teach the theory and application in all phases of the Collision Repair program.
- Walking, bending, sitting, and squatting in order to demonstrate skills on campus equipment.
- Able to use body members (arms, hands, fingers), tools, or special devices to work, move, guide, or place objects.
- Communicating for extended periods while lecturing.
- Sitting at a computer for extended periods to enter data.
- Requires concentrated mental and visual attention; i.e., see at close range.
- Lifting 50 lbs.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Background checks will be completed on all new hires. Selected candidates will be asked to sign a background release authorizing TCAT Murfreesboro to complete a background check which includes the following:
- Sex Offender Registry
- Driving History
- County Criminal
- National Criminal Database
- Federal Criminal
- Sanctions and Disciplinary Database
APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: First consideration will be given to current Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
To be considered for a position at TCAT Murfreesboro, you must create and submit an online application that includes your required documents at Jobs and Employment | TCAT Murfreesboro. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please be sure to include the complete beginning and end dates under your employment history. Scan/Upload and attach required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
To be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Educational Transcripts/Diploma
- Industry licensure and/or certifications
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Deltra Fowlkes, Human Resources Coordinator, hr@tcatmurfreesboro.edu, 1303 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, 615-898-8010. See the full non-discrimination policy.
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