Adjunct- Automotive

The Adjunct- Automotive position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting and evaluating students. The Adjunct role provides instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair, or other leadership members. The incumbent must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups or people with complicated material.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instruction & Student Learning

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled.

• Considers individual differences or students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.

• Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.

• Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature and objectives of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.

• Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with departmental policies.

• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.

• Distributes and maintain accurate syllabi that incorporates departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.

• Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.

• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students performance in achieving course goals and objectives.

• Engages in periodic meetings with the department.

• Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

Student Engagement & Advisement

• Created a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners.

• Uses technology to assist in communication with students.

• Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.

• Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.

Classroom Maintenance & Collaboration

• Maintains a safe instructional laboratory environment by enforcing departmental safety policies, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, hazardous material handling procedures, and industry-standard shop practices.

• Monitors student activities to ensure the safe operation of vehicles, lifts, tools, equipment, and shop facilities.

• Maintains instructional equipment, tools, training aids, and laboratory work areas in good working order.

• Reports damaged, missing, malfunctioning, or unsafe equipment to departmental leadership and assists with maintaining an organized instructional environment.

• Supports student career readiness by modeling professional workplace expectations, reinforcing, employability skills, and, when appropriate, connecting students with employment, internship, apprenticeship, and work-based learning opportunities.

• Collaborates with full-time faculty and department leadership to maintain consistency in course delivery, laboratory procedures, assessment practices, safety expectations, instructional materials, and student learning outcomes.

Culture of Respect

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

• Other duties as required.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend all department meetings and required trainings.

MIMIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Valid ASE Master Certification (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7 and A8) or equivalent manufacturer certifications, advanced technical credentials, or demonstrated industry expertise may be considered based on departmental needs and teaching assignment.

*An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may qualify a candidate.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.