Automotive Instructor Jobs at Iowa Western Community College,

Roles and responsibilities

• Help students achieve their educational and career goals
• Promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs with the intent to retain students to graduation
• Organize and teach labs as assigned by the academic dean
• Develop and revise course and program curricula with the assistance of the dean
• Assess student learning outcomes in courses each term
• Collaborate with the department to analyze assessment of student learning data and develop a course and program improvement plans
• Contribute to the annual evaluation and revision of institution-level student learning outcomes.
• Promote, model, and enforce academic integrity
• Advise students
• Refer students to college resources
• Actively participate in college life and activities, such as college committees and student organizations
• Participate in department, division, and college meetings
• Initiate and pursue a professional growth plan to maintain competency and knowledge of current research, practice trends in the field
• Post student attendance, grades, and course syllabus to the college LMS in accordance with college timelines
• Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor and attitude, contributing to a productive and growth-oriented work environment
• Be available in the office for student assistance via email, phone, or conference
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and Title IX regulations
• Implement accommodations for ADA compliance
• Demonstrate professional decorum with all members of the college and community
• Undertake and timely complete additional duties as assigned, e.g. development of class schedules, budget development, course and program evaluations, committee assignments, reports, and equipment needs and evaluations
• Other duties as assigned which may include:
• Review faculty credentials in consultation with the Academic Dean
• Review student transcripts upon request
• Assist with instructor orientations
• Assist the College with NACEP accreditation standards

Required qualifications

• Associates degree in Automotive Technology or related field and 6,000+ hours of work experience in the automotive technology field.
•  Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of work experience in the automotive technology field is preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
• Effective organizational skills, particularly as they relate to the teaching-learning process.
• Capable of creating a classroom and lab environment, which is conducive to student learning.
• Strong motivation to work/serve under-prepared students.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to pass a background check and have a valid U.S driver’s license.