Automotive Technology Faculty

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.

We invite you to consider applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/human-resources/life-in-the-area.htm.

NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

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Primary Function: To assist in the learning process of students by understanding how students develop and learn, how they are motivated, and the effects of peer interactions on learning; by knowing his/her discipline and how to help students know the discipline; by learning what is new in the discipline, and what is newly available through technology and changing pedagogical methods; by thinking of teaching as helping others; by being a student of society and the worlds in which students live.

Program Specific Responsibilities:

Full-time, tenure track faculty position will instruct the College's Automotive technologies educational and training programs, including four comprehensive AAS degree programs based on the (1) General Motors Automotive Service Education Program (GM ASEP), (2) Mopar Career Automotive Program (MCAP), (3) Subaru University (Subaru-U), (4) Global Automotive Technology Program, Specialized Diplomas, as well as customized contracted training; Instruct key areas of Automotive training as required; develop and evolve the Automotive technologies educational & training programs. Maintain and update the department inventory, meet all faculty deadlines, maintain the condition of all program classrooms, labs, and shop facilities, and assist in promoting NCCs automotive programs by recruiting students at the local career technical schools and high schools.

Responsibilities: Working with students and other faculty to give instruction in accordance with the stated philosophy and objectives of the College Catalog:

(1) Planning the instructional offerings: (a) maintain curriculum currently and participating in course level and program level academic assessment; (b) acquaint all students with course requirements during the first week of classes and provide each student with periodic evaluations of his/her progress; (c) participate in all areas of divisional and departmental responsibilities; (d) select textbooks and other instructional materials in compliance with developed college policies; (e) comply with all provisions as noted in the Contract with Local #3579 of the American Federation of Teachers.

(2) Facilitating the instructional process: (a) recommend the purchase of library books and other instructional resources necessary for the effective implementation of the instructional program; (b) assist in the recruitment of full-time faculty members as provided in the Policies and Procedures Manual; (c) approve all student withdrawals from class; (d) carry on an effective student advising program and implement the referral program to ensure that students who require counseling are directed to the appropriate staff member.

(3) Participating in all regularly scheduled meetings of the department/division and professional staff.

(4) Preparing preliminary budget materials for submission to the appropriate dean.

(5) Implementing special responsibilities: prepare a list annually of special assignments that reflect institutional and individual goals and ambitions appropriate to the position and the administrative team.

Qualifications:

(1) Education: (a) A minimum of an associate degree in the subject area from a regionally accredited institution is required; a bachelor's or master's degree in the subject area is preferred.

(2) Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: (a) be knowledgeable in all phases of the instructional area of immediate concern, including the use of instructional technology; (b) possess the ability to function effectively as a member of the faculty team; (c) have the ability to organize and work effectively with both large and small classes; (d) work effectively with students, faculty, and administrators; (e) have the ability to adapt to differences and changes in the program, colleagues, students, community characteristics; (f) maintain an advisory relationship with students; (g) possess skills in interpersonal relationships.

(3) Experience: (a) minimum of 10 years of automotive service work, (2) prior teaching experience a plus.

Additional Qualifications: Technical - Automotive Mechanics and Theory

* ASE Master Certification (A1-A8 + L1)

* Current PA Safety Inspection Certificate

* Current PA Emissions Certificate

* Experience in working with General Motors Automobiles.

* Experience in the following General Motors topics: Automotive Fundamentals, Engines, Brakes, Suspension & Alignment, Electrical Systems, Fuel & Emission Systems, Advanced Engine Performance, AC & Heating Systems, Advanced Electronic Systems, Mechanical Drive Train Systems, Automatic Transmission Systems, Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, Shop Management Practices, and Automotive Service Advising

* Experience with the proper use of automotive-specific tools and diagnostic equipment.

* Experience in monitoring and maintaining the NCC General Motors ASEP program.

* Experience in the various courses required to complete the General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (ASEP) curriculum.

Benefits Snapshot

The College offers a generous benefits package to Full-time employees. Just a few highlights of the benefits package include comprehensive medical plan options for you and your family (plus dental and vision), a College retirement contribution of 8% of your salary upon hire, NCC tuition waiver and an abundance of time off, among other things! Please visit https://www.northampton.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits.htm for more details on the full array of benefits.