Automotive Collision Repair Technology, Adjunct

Purpose of the Role and Scope of Responsibility: Prepares for and teaches Automotive Collision Repair courses and conducts labs as assigned by the department chair of the Automotive Collision Repair department. Hours: 5:30 pm -9:30 pm days evenings a week.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Teaches assigned theory and lab classes. Plans daily activities for students in theory and lab. Supervises students for both theory and technical project grades.
• Instructs and evaluates students in a live work setting who are performing general services and repairs on automobiles, to include instruction in shop safety.
• Maintains a safe worksite and enforces Ranken’s safety standards.
• Teaching duties include refinishing, structural repair, nonstructural repair, mechanical Collision Repair, and work ethic.
• Is an active I-CAR instructor for live instruction or hands-on evaluations.
• Assists in the maintenance of ACR lab and classroom equipment.
• Assists management with developing curriculum and syllabi, budgeting, scheduling, hiring, and other duties.
• Participates in college governance, committee work, student advising, etc.
• Participates in available training to keep current in Automotive Collision Repair Technology.
• Assists in maintaining requirements of industry standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by authorized individual.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge/Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Collision Repair Technology from a regionally accredited institution and three years of experience in Automotive Collision Repair.
  • Technical faculty not possessing a bachelor’s degree in the field shall meet the following criteria:
    • A bachelor’s degree with the industry certifications to teach the identified technical courses.
      OR

Minimum Qualifications:

• • • An associate degree in the related field from a regionally accredited institution;
    • Five years of work experience in the industry OR combination of additional work experience in the industry with industry certifications.
      OR
    • A certificate in the related field from a regionally accredited institution;
    • Seven years of work experience in the industry OR combination of additional work experience in the industry with industry certifications.
      OR
    • Ten years of work experience in the industry OR combination of additional work experience in the industry with industry certifications.
• I-CAR Platinum Individual in one or more of the PHP roles.
• Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent presentation skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to teach and motivate students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Computer literate in MS Office.