Adjunct – Automotive Position Available In Shelby, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: This part-time Adjunct - Automotive position at Northwestern Michigan College involves teaching Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning courses, with the potential to teach other Automotive courses in the future. The ideal candidate should have 6 years of experience in automotive heating and air conditioning, be HVAC certified, and prefer 10 years of experience in automotive repair. The position may require teaching nights, weekends, and/or online instruction. This position is hired through a third-party staffing agency EduStaff.
Job Description
Adjunct – Automotive
Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Aero Park Campus – 2600 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City Job Type Part-Time Job Number 2025-00366 Division Educational Services Department Automotive Opening Date 03/03/2025 Closing Date Continuous
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QUESTIONS We are committed to enhancing and cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment through actions that foster a sense of belonging and safety for all members of the NMC community.
Summary & Qualifications:
Summary This adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning (AT170) with the possibility of teaching other Automotive courses in the future for the Technical Academic Area. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering instruction to students in cooperation with other faculty, promptly assessing student coursework, apprising students of progress, and keeping proper class-related records. This adjunct faculty member is a member of the professional teaching staff who will be responsible for effectively implementing the mission of Northwestern Michigan College as well as the Technical Academic Area. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to relate well to a diverse population of learners. This position may include teaching nights, weekends, and/or online instruction.
Qualifications Required:
6 years of experience in automotive heating and air conditioning
Certified in
HVAC Preferred:
10 years of experience in automotive repair
ASE Master Certification
Specialty in automotive heating and air conditioning
College degree or certificate in automotive repair Essential Responsibilities (Visit our website to see the NMC Adjunct Resource Guide for further details.) Specifically, adjunct faculty have these responsibilities; other duties may be assigned. Teaching Responsibilities When teaching any courses including but not limited to online, accelerated, livestream, hybrid and face-to-face formats, the adjunct instructor will meet the responsibilities of adjunct faculty in the areas of Curriculum, Teaching Effectiveness, and Professional Qualities and Abilities. Adjunct faculty are encouraged to participate in Professional Development and in areas that Support of College and Community Initiatives. Teaching Effectiveness Compiles, administers, and grades examinations and other learning activities
Uses current and emerging technologies in distance learning and in the classroom; conducts classroom research with classroom assessment techniques
Listens to students and coaches them to actively participate in the learning process
Uses a variety of assessments to promotes student demonstration of learning through exams, discussions, debates, presentations, simulations, and/or debriefings
Provides a course syllabus to the students that includes the College Syllabus information outlined in Moodle
Maintains and regularly updates Moodle gradebook and/or other electronic grading systems Faculty Professional Development Continually engages in learning and scholarship in the area of specialization as time allows Support of College, Community Initiatives Meets requirements for the adjunct review process
Is fully committed to the mission and values of Northwestern Michigan College Supervisory Responsibilities None Adjunct Faculty General Responsibilities Attend and comply with all HR required Faculty member training
Report grades by college deadlines
Keep accurate student academic records
Meet classes during the time scheduled and for the appropriate length of time
Make reasonable accommodations as approved by Disability Support Services to meet students’ needs in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA)
Follow College policy on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Respond to requests including, but not limited to Academic Chairs, Department Heads, committee chairs, and the Records Office in a timely and thorough manner
Meet requirements of the Adjunct Performance Review Processs in a timely manner and with the intention of maintaining teaching effectiveness, professional development, and support of College/ community initiatives
Assess student learning outcomes and make improvements based on the assessment results
Develop and distribute course syllabi for each course taught to each student that follows the approved course syllabus criteria template
Develop and maintain course outlines which are reviewed and approved annually by the faculty supervisor or her/his designee.
Timely completion of all Teaching Observations (see earlier explanations of requirements). A-1st year only)
Provide class time for the college’s student feedback forms via Evaluation Kit or similar software forms if necessary to meet the colllege’s student response rate standard Adjunct Faculty are encouraged to: Attend Commencement
Attend Opening Conferences and other NMC employee meetings
Attend the three NMC Professional Development Days per academic year
Participate in activities designed to promote attainment of the College vision and its mission Non-Teaching Responsibilities Complete college reporting requirements that are due after the conclusion of the instructional period
Develop curriculum for their courses in preparation for the coming academic year
Make a reasonable effort to participate in college and committee meetings
Monitor and respond to college communications in a timely manner Work Environment To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Additional Information This position is hired through a third-party staffing agency EduStaff. If selected you will be required to complete the onboarding requirements of EduStaff in addition to NMC’s onboarding. Employer
Northwestern Michigan College
Address
1701 E Front Street Traverse City, Michigan, 49686
Phone
231.995.2612 Website
https://www.nmc.edu/
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