Automotive Technology Instructor

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

JOB TITLE: Automotive Technology Instructor

REPORTS TO: Josh Bower

DEPARTMENT: Career-Technical

EXEMPT: Yes

VICE PRESIDENT: Jonathan Townes

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

An Associate’s degree in teaching discipline with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications or industry specialized training.

Or

Three (3) years of documented work experience directly related to the courses taught with ASE certifications or industry specialized training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

Teach assigned classes according to Board policies.

Issue to students a course syllabus at the beginning of the semester and objective sheets for each unit of the course during the semester.

Keep classes in session for the full scheduled time. 

Maintain a safe, clean, and professional work environment in the lab and classroom.

Collaborate with other faculty to efficiently and effectively utilize the Hinds automotive labs.

Remain up-to-date on ASE certifications and technological advances within the industry.

Set aside sufficient time for student conferences, guidance, and tutorial assistance.   

Keep prompt, up-to-date, accurate records of attendance, grades, and other reports.
 

Follow the required institutional process for identifying “no-shows” in a timely manner.

Work a minimum of 35 hours each week on campus during the fall and spring semesters.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reason able accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results.

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

• Integrity
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

EEOC Compliance: Coordinator of Campus Culture and Diversity

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3458 or Email: [email protected].

Title IX: Associate Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: [email protected].

Full time

9 Month 175 Days

Faculty - Vocational

35