Instructor Automotive Technology

We have an opening for an Associate Instructor - Automotive Technology at our TCAT Chattanooga Statecampus!

Our Purpose- We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values:

We cultivate a welcome and supportive environment.

We care about the well-being of each other.

We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.

We collaborate to build a better future.

Our Mission-We are Chattanooga State a dedicated team that delivers accessible innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together we enrich the lives of students and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

General Summary

This is a full-time 12-month faculty position in theAutomotive Technology Programat TCAT Chattanooga. Responsibilities includeinstruction course and curriculum development professional development service to students and service to the college and community. The faculty member will:

• Facilitate classroom and laboratory instruction ensuring alignment withindustry standards and program outcomes.
• Evaluate and monitor student progress assign grades and maintain attendance records.
• Provide academic support advise students on academic and career goals and support student retention efforts.
• Order and manage instructional supplies and equipment ensuring compliance with budgetary and program needs.
• Collaborate with colleaguesto align curriculum share best practices and enhance program effectiveness.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partnersto ensure curriculum relevance secure donations or discounts on supplies and create apprenticeship internship and job placement opportunities for students.
• Complete Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLO) and Council on Occupational Education (COE) reportsin collaboration with colleagues and program leadership.
• Maintain required classroom and office hours (7:30am 3:00pm M-F) ensuring accessibility for student support.

Essential Functions

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

• Demonstrate teaching excellence by using evidence-based instructional practices that foster student learning.

• Adapt tests and refine new pedagogical approaches that fit Chattanooga States campus context.
• Structure student experiences to ensure relevance in academic student life and co-curricular activities.
• Ensure that instructional materials and equipment are ready for student use sufficient in quantity are properly maintained and are in working order prior to class time.
• Facilitate classroom instruction evaluate students monitor their progress assign final grades and maintain attendance and grade records. Counsel and advise students on academic preparation and career goals and work to retain students in the program.
• Develop and maintain a site on the colleges Learning Management System (eLearn) platform where class documents (syllabi classroom information quizzes tests etc.) are stored and available for students to access anytime.
• Maintain an active advisory committee that meets twice a year and covers industry and programming needs.
• Remain current within assigned instruction related occupational areas and technologies; acquire maintain and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials; attend scheduled college divisional professional development and in-service activities; and participate in the annual faculty evaluation process.
• In addition to teaching the faculty member is expected to play a vital role in program development. This includes maintaining up-to-date programs and curricula maintaining technical skills and acquiring new technical skills as the industry evolves.

Holistic Student Support

• Participatein student recruitment and admission decisions and activities.
• Support placement of studentswithworkbasedlearning (WBL) experiences.
• Review and respond to various reportsin a timely manner.
• Collaborate with student services to support students.
• Work collaboratively with studentservices teams to connect learners with academic advising and support resources.

Organizational Culture

• Support the Colleges mission and core values.
• Maintaina respectful andstudentcenteredenvironment.
• Support and provide leadershipforCollegeand division goals.
• Offers responsive and consistent services and support for students faculty and staff.

Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum ofthree (3) years of experience in the Automotive Service Industry.
• Graduate of aone-year diploma program in Automotive Technologyorfour years of experience as an Automotive Technician.
• Willingness to completeASE Master Certification within six months of employment.
• Evidence ofthe ability to teach students effectively.
• Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to remainingcurrent in the Automotive Service Industry.
• Basiccomputer skills including proficiency withMicrosoft Office Suite.

Preferred Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Automotive Technology Education or related fields.
• ASE Master Certification.
• Priorteaching or training experience.
• Experience withbudget management supply ordering and industry partnerships.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency incomputer skills includingMicrosoft Office SuiteandLearning Management Systems (eLearn).
• Comprehensive grasp ofAutomotive Technologyand its application inacademic and industry settings.
• Commitment topromoting academic excellenceandstudent success.
• High level ofself-discipline and self-motivation.
• Positive supportive and cooperativedisposition toward students colleagues and industry partners.
• Punctuality attention to detail and ability tocomplete assigned tasks efficiently.
• Ability tocommunicate effectivelywith diverse audiences inverbal and written form.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learnequity-minded principles and practicesrelated to supporting students.
• Ability tocollaborate with colleaguesto achieveprogram goals PSLOs and COE accreditation standards. Experience or willingness tomanage program budgets order supplies and build industry relationships.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and in accordance with thesalary guidelines of the Tennessee Board of Regents.

Range: $50894 - $61074

Closing Date Until filled.

Application Requirements:All applicant submissions must include a CV/Resume References and Unofficial Transcript attachments.

Open Until Filled: Yes.