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Community College of Philadelphia · 2 weeks ago

Medium and Heavy Truck Technology Faculty, Full-Time

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$69K/yr - $110K/yr

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission institution providing access to higher education. They are seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in Medium and Heavy Truck Technology to teach courses and contribute to student success in the transportation industry.

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Responsibilities

Applications will demonstrate an interest in contributing to the future of the Department and the life of the College. The Department seeks applicants actively engaged in teaching and committed to promoting student success within and beyond the classroom

Teach Medium and Heavy Truck courses to students with an interest in becoming medium and heavy truck technicians and working in dealerships or fleet repair centers

Teach automotive technology courses to students in general automotive technology programs

Create an engaging ASE preparation program so Medium and Heavy Truck graduates exit the program prepared to earn ASE certifications

Become expert in Medium and Heavy Truck curricula and other course materials, and prepare lectures, hands-on activities, and presentations for effective teaching

Attend required Medium and Heavy Truck training and facilitate student engagement on the college’s learning management systems

Create a vibrant Medium and Heavy Truck advisory committee to help fill the needs of area medium and heavy truck service providers by creating lasting relationships that facilitate student and graduate employment opportunities

Establish, maintain and implement a system to effectively attract and retain students for the Medium and Heavy Truck degree program from the Greater Philadelphia region

Support community college students as they further develop their medium and heavy truck technology skills, professional attitudes, and behaviors, for college and workplace success

Facilitate student learning, provide effective instruction, and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes, using each course’s standard course outline and requirements as guides

Meet all classes and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings at the designated times. Be available to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course syllabus each semester

Become expert in curricula and other course materials, prepare lectures, hands-on activities, and presentations for effective teaching

Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines

Proactively identify and address student problems

Maintain and develop curriculum that is consistent with departmental learning objectives. Work with other faculty and administrators in developing program curriculum, standards, and policies, including reviewing and participating in textbook selection process where appropriate

Commitment to the College’s Mission: Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values

External and Internal Community Relations: Actively participate in the academic life of the College; including participation in graduation, recruitment events, general assemblies, student life activities and other cross functional teams. Create learning opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom including opportunities to teach dual-enrollment high school students

Collaboration: Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success. Proactively identify/address problems

Respect for Diversity: Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College’s faculty, staff and students

Assessment: Full participation in the assessment of student learning and student learning outcomes at the course, program, and institution levels

Student Success: Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Utilize innovative teaching strategies and technologies for online learning and other technology tools to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population. Maintain office hours to meet with students outside of the classroom and respond to questions or concerns

Leadership and Development: Commitment to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, and service to the profession. Remain current in the use of technology, developments within the field of discipline, and developments related to teaching and student success

Qualification

ASEcertificationMediumHeavy Truck TechnologyAutomotive TechnologyDiesel TechnologyInstructional technologyTeaching experienceBilingual proficiencyProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Associate's Degree in Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, or other related field

Knowledge of, and ability to integrate, current technological applications into your medium and heavy truck technology courses

Ability to deliver required, predefined course elements, while drawing from one's own knowledge and experiences, to engage students and make the course their own

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Commitment to participating in the intellectual life of the department and a willingness to participate in the College through leadership in department and college-wide committees

Experience with and commitment to the use of instructional technology