Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology Faculty (Instructor / Assistant Professor / Associate Professor /

Job Description

Job Description : \n\nWHITE MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY COLLEGEDIESEL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY FACULTY(INSTRUCTOR / ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR)FULL-TIME, AVAILABLE 01 / 08 / 26ANNUAL SALARY (DETERMINED BY FACULTY LEVEL TO WHICH ASSIGNED) : INSTRUCTOR LEVEL : $49,383 - $57,639ASSISTANT PROFESSOR LEVEL : $53,265 - $62,374ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR LEVEL : $57,639 - $67,546PROFESSOR LEVEL : $65,207 - $77,041 -Instructor Level- SCOPE OF WORK : To educate students in the Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology Program and to participate in departmental and / or institutional activities that support the mission of the college. This position shall report to the Department Chair of the Industry and Transportation Department at WMCC. ACCOUNTABILITIES : Teaches program-related courses in a classroom, online, and / or laboratory setting in the Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology program. Such courses include Hydraulics I, Hydraulics II, Failure Analysis, Heavy Duty Chassis Brake and Climate Control Systems, and other courses as assigned.Prepares instructional materials that integrate theory with applications and clearly outline course and program goals and requirements and comply with established course content.Establishes sound classroom practices and management that respond to diverse academic needs and maintain accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs.Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations.Oversees student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students.Participates in departmental activities and supports departmental operations by attending meetings, maintaining educational equipment and spaces, preparing requisitions for instructional equipment, supplies or classroom materials, participating in course and program reviews, contributing to departmental initiatives, and maintaining contact with business and industry within the field of diesel heavy equipment technology.Participates in college-sponsored recruitment and retention activities by attending admissions events, student orientations, award ceremonies, and / or advising student activity groups.Remains current within the field of diesel heavy equipment technology through participation in relevant professional associations and educational and training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations / communication.Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.Serves on college or system committees, as assigned.Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education : Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in mechanical technology, automotive technology, engineering, business, education, or related discipline. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in education shall require an Associate’s degree in mechanical technology, automotive technology, engineering, or closely related discipline. Experience : Three years of teaching experience in the diesel heavy equipment technology field or three years of business or industry experience directly related to the field of heavy equipment mechanics. OR Education : Associates degree from a regionally accredited college or technical school with major study in diesel heavy equipment technology, mechanical technology, automotive technology, engineering, business, general education, or related discipline. Experience : Five years of teaching experience in the diesel heavy equipment technology field or five years of business or industry experience directly related to the field of heavy equipment mechanics. RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS : Knowledge of teaching methods and materials, problems and subject matter as relates to course of instruction. Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in postsecondary teaching. Knowledge of educational standards and procedures in the college to which assigned. Ability to work with and secure the cooperation of others. Ability to maintain comprehensive records of the progress and development of the individual student. Evidence of good professional attitude. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college appointing authority. License / Certification : Valid driver's license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION : Valid commercial driver’s license. Experience in hydraulics system application and diagnostics. -Assistant Professor Level- SCOPE OF WORK : To educate students in the Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology Program and to participate in departmental and / or institutional activities that support the mission of the college. This position shall report to the Department Chair of the Industry and Transportation Department at WMCC. ACCOUNTABILITIES : Teaches program-related courses in a classroom, online, and / or laboratory setting in the Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology program. Such courses include Hydraulics I, Hydraulics II, Failure Analysis, Heavy Duty Chassis Brake and Climate Control Systems, and other courses as assigned.Develops instructions materials that integrate theory with applications, observe program and institutional accreditations standards, clearly outline course goals and requirements, comply with established course content, and respond to diverse academic needs.Supervises student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students and maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs.Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations.Participates in departmental activities and operations by assisting in the review and development of credit and non-credit programs and / or courses, seeking and maintaining contact with business and industry within the field of diesel heavy equipment technology, assisting in articulation initiatives, maintaining educational equipment and spaces, and requisitioning instructional equipment, supplies or classroom materials.Participates in college-sponsored recruitment and retention activities by attending admissions events, student orientations, award ceremonies, and / or advising student activity groups, as assigned.Remains current within the field of diesel heavy equipment technology through participation in relevant professional associations and educational and training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations / communication.Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.Serves on college or system committees, as assigned.Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education : Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in mechanical technology, automotive technology, engineering, business, education, or related discipline. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in education shall require an Associate’s degree in mechanical technology, automotive technology, engineering, or closely related discipline. Experience : Four years of teaching experience in the diesel heavy equipment technology field or four years of business or industry experience directly related to the field of heavy equipment mechanics. OR Education : Associates degree from a regionally accredited college or technical school with major study in diesel heavy equipment technology, mechanical technology, automotive technology, engineering, business, general education, or related discipline. Experience : Six years of teaching experience in the diesel heavy equipment technology field or six years of business or industry experience directly related to the field of heavy equipment mechanics. RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS : Knowledge of basic teaching methods and materials, problems and subject matter as related to courses of instruction. Basic knowledge of principles, methods, techniques, materials and equipment of the career field. Demonstrated ability to work with and secure the cooperation of others and demonstrated ability to supervise and direct the work of learners. Ability to maintain comprehensive and accurate records of the progress and development of the individual student. Evidence of consistent satisfactory professional attitudes. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority. License / Certification : Valid driver's license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION : Valid commercial driver’s license. Experience in hydraulics system application and diagnostics. -Associate Professor Level- SCOPE OF WORK : To educate students in the Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology Program and to participate in departmental and / or institutional activities that support the mission of the college. This position shall report to the Department Chair of the Transportation Technologies Department at WMCC. ACCOUNTABILITIES : Teaches program-related courses in a classroom, online, and / or laboratory, setting in the Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology program. Such courses include Hydraulics I, Hydraulics II, Failure Analysis, Heavy Duty Chassis Brake and Climate Control Systems and other courses as assigned.Demonstrates teaching effectiveness through the development of instructional materials that comply with established course content, integrate theory with applications, clearly define course goals, observe program and institutional accreditations standards, promote critical thinking and life skills, and respond to diverse academic needs.Maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs and advises individuals or groups of students in academic matters and exercises professional judgment in referring students to appropriate personnel.Supervises student learning activities and academic progress and maintains accurate records of student progress and accomplishments. Consults with and interprets these to students and maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs.Coordinates departmental activities and operations by developing credit and non-credit programs and / or courses, sharing teaching and learning methodologies with peers, serving as an academic resource, cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with business and industry within the field of diesel heavy equipment technology, providing leadership in the development of articulation initiatives, maintaining educational equipment and spaces, and requisitioning instructional equipment, supplies or classroom materials.Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of college-sponsored recruitment and retention activities including career and job fairs, student orientations, registrations, award ceremonies, and / or advising student activity groups, as assigned.Engages in professional activities related to diesel heavy equipment technology that partner the college with the wider community by serving on college or system teams, or participating in community-sponsored events, as assigned.Remains technologically and pedagogically current within the field of diesel heavy equipment technology through participation in relevant professional associations and educational and training activities. Utilizes appropriate instructional and administrative technologies as required for teaching effectiveness and college operations / communication.Observes all academic policies and procedures and institutional rules and regulations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior.Serves on college or system committees, as assigned.Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education : Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with major study in mechanical technology, automotive technology, engineering, business, education, or related discipline. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in education shall require an Associate’s degree in mechanical technology, automotive technology, engineering, or closely related discipline. Experience : Six years of teaching experience in the diesel heavy equipment technology field or six years of business or industry experience directly related to the field of heavy equipment mechanics. OR Education : Associates degree from a regionally accredited college or technical school with major study in diesel heavy equipment technology, mechanical technology, automotive technology, engineering, business, general education, or related discipline. Experience : Eight years of teaching experience in the diesel heavy equipment technology field or eight years of business or industry experience directly related to the field of heavy equipment mechanics. RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS : Thorough knowledge of teaching methods and materials, problems and subject matter as relates to course of instruction. Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in postsecondary teaching. Knowledge of educational standards and procedures in the Technical Institute or College to which assigned. Ability to work with and secure the cooperation of others. Ability to maintain comprehensive records of the progress and development of the individual student. Evidence of good professional attitude. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority. License / Certification : Valid driver's license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION : Valid commercial driver’s license. Experience in hydraulics system application and diagnostics. -Professor Level- SCOPE OF WORK : To educate students in the Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology Program and to participate in departmental and / or institutional activities that support the mission of the college. This position shall report to the Department Chair of the Transportation Technologies Department at WMCC. ACCOUNTABILITIES : Teaches program-related courses in a classroom, online and / or laboratory setting in the Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology program. Such courses include Hydraulics I, Hydraulics II, Failure Analysis, Heavy Duty Chassis Brake and Climate Control Systems and other courses as assigned.Demonstrates teaching effectiveness through the development, modification, and evaluation of program curricula and instructional materials that comply with established course content, integrate theory with applications, clearly define course goals, observe program and institutional accreditations standards, promote critical thinking and life skills, and respond to diverse academic needs.Maintains accessibility and availability to assist students with their learning needs and advises individuals or groups of students in academic m