Instructor, Diesel Automotive

Teaching & Professional Obligations:

• Interacting with students to provide opportunities to learn creating conditions that facilitate learning and using techniques and methods that create a high probability that learning will occur.
• Instructional Delivery: Providing clear communication of information and promoting learning through an effective learning environment.
• Instructional Design: Designing sequencing implementing and presenting experiences which promote student learning (both inperson & online) and designing developing and implementing tools technologies and procedures for assessing studentlearning outcomes.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of diagnostic formative and summative assessments of learning for students.
• Provide effective and highquality instruction of subject being taught.
• Apply learningcentered educational practices such as creating and communicating clearlydefined outcomes for student learning.
• Provide a diverse array of learning activities that directly tie to those defined outcomes.
• Use assessment data to improve instruction and learning and participate in an ongoing CollegeWide dialogue about teaching and learning.
• Develop and refine department curriculum as necessary to maintain currency in pedagogy and content.
• Adopt new teaching methodologies as appropriate.
• Implement department division and/or institutional goals as assigned.
• Maintain office hours turn in grades on time meet assigned classes.
• Submits course syllabi and other required documents on time.
• Manages the classroom facility.
• Keeps accurate attendance and grade records.
• Meets other professional obligations as stated in the Faculty Annual Plan and Evaluation.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Scholarly & Creative Activities (Professional Development) & Service to the College:

• Endeavors related to a faculty members teaching assignment that contribute to the discovery dissemination and practical application of knowledge and/or skill.
• Acquire and/or maintain certification.
• Attend conferences workshops and/or training appropriate to ones field.
• Complete coursework related to ones teaching assignment.
• Create teaching methodology and instructional design.
• Other activities that contribute to keeping current in the content field.
• Helping the College meet the goals and objectives of its mission and strategic plan.
• Provide competent advising to students seeking AAS AS and/or AA Degrees and program certificates.
• Fulfill College service requirements by making meaningful contributions on campus and/or to community service groups.
• Participate in institutional and departmental recruitment and retention activities. Assist in the evaluation and selection of textbooks and other resources and materials in ones assigned area.
• Serve on department division and institutional committees.
• Assist in program and curriculum review revision and the development and assessment of learning.
• Maintain classrooms and/or labs.
• Demonstrate a willingness to embrace and apply the provisions of the Colleges mission statement purpose philosophy and commitment to diversity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in related field such as Diesel Power Mechanics OR the ability to obtain this degree within twoandahalfyears (2.5) of beginning employment: plus
• Two (2) years (4000 hours) of relevant industry experience

OR

• Current industry license/certification plus 6000 hours (3 years) of relevant industry experience.
• Shall hold or qualify for a fulltime postsecondary vocational credential in Automotive issued by Aims Community College CTE Office. Contact Landon Loyd for the application at This will require at least two (2) years (4000 hours) of approved experience in Diesel Vehicle Service. The preference ishours of work experience or a combination of work and teaching experience.
• Full and current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in A1Engine Repair A2Automatic Transmission A3Manual Drive Train and Axles A4Suspension and Steering A5Brakes A6Engine Repair A7Electrical/Electrical Systems A8Engine Performance.
• ASE G1Certification must be obtained prior to first day of classes.
• ASE L1 Certification must be obtained within the first year of employment as well as all other ASE Educational Foundation/NATEF Standards for current Program Instructor Certification.
• This position requires the use of a company vehicle for business travel. The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.
• This position requires a commitment to a high standard of work performance craftsmanship and continuous improvement of self and the program.
• Must have the knowledge of and experience with personal computers as well as using systems relating to automotive service repair and automotive service instruction.
• Must be able to build test banks operate and maintain automotive service industry equipment.
• Requires the ability to work with more than one student(s) simultaneously during a stacked class block schedule.
• Microsoft Office software experience
• Ability to teach using methodologies that support a studentcentered learning environment.
• Computer literacy and the ability to use computer technology in classroom/lab instruction.
• A willingness to take classes in teaching methods curriculum development computer applications or other coursework deemed necessary by the Department Chair Academic Dean or Program Director.
• A positive attitude toward teaching courses in varied modalities including online synchronous remote and traditional facetoface.

Working Location:

• Severance High School

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years in Automotive Diesel repair with an established repair facility or business.
• Prior automotive teaching experience in an accredited secondary or postsecondary institution within the past five (5) years.
• Experience in College/High School recruitment.
• Extensive software and equipment knowledge of Alldata ProDemand ATECH Equipment CDX Automotive Program ConsuLab Equipment Mustang Dyno equipment Identifix.
• Service advising experience automotive service management experience automotive dealership management experience.
• Microsoft Office Product extensive experience including Word Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in auto shop management administrative activities related to budgeting accounting procurement and personnel management.
• Snapon Diagnostic Tool Certifications. Hunter Alignment and Wheel/Tire Equipment Certifications COATS Wheel and Tire Certifications Pro Cut Brake Certifications EPA Section 609 HVAC Certification.
• D2L Educational Platform experience.
• Student activities or club experience civic club or community engagement activities public facing event participation (car shows trade shows).
• Experience servicing Heavy Diesel Equipment and or vehicles.
• ASE Certified in Medium/Heavy Truck (T1 T8 F1).
• Experience teaching and supporting traditionally underserved student populations.
• A demonstrated aptitude for developing course content and teaching in varied modalities: online synchronous remote traditional facetoface and blended (hybrid) versions of each.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Teaching Philosophy
• Copy of unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
• Full and current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in A1Engine Repair A2Automatic Transmission A3Manual Drive Train and Axles A4Suspension and Steering A5Brakes A6Engine Repair A7Electrical/Electrical Systems A8Engine Performance.
• ASE G1Certification must be obtained prior to first day of classes.
• ASE L1 Certification must be obtained within the first year of employment as well as all other ASE Educational Foundation/NATEF Standards for current Program Instructor Certification.

All Applicants:

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have performed under the Work Experience section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in Additional Job Description section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the My Experience section. If there are missing documents your incomplete application will not be considered. Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act you may redact information that identifies age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.