Professor of Automotive Technology - Ford ASSET (Revised) bei New Mexico Junior College, NM

About the Department

Under the general supervision of the Director of Automotive Technology/Ford ASSET, provides hands-on training and classroom instruction pertaining to the Ford ASSET automotive program. Teach students through class demonstrations, lectures, audiovisual aids, and hands-on training in the basic techniques of the automotive industry.

• Teaching appropriate Ford ASSET automotive courses.
• Supervise students’ off-campus during the cooperative work experiences.
• Travel as required.
• Achieve and maintain annual required training to meet instructor training standards and to achieve a high level of competency as a teacher.
• Demonstrate growth in the knowledge of their subject areas and the ability to direct the learning process.
• Teach basic computer operations to automotive students.
• Attend advisory committee meetings.
• Work for the general improvement of the instructional programs at the college.
• Participate in college service through standing and ad hoc committees.
• Post and maintain supervisor-approved office hours per week.
• Participate in a process of continual personal and professional improvement.
• Actively participate in the institutional goals and objectives designed to support the college's mission.
• May serve on various campus committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various college activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College.

Position Duties

• Candidates must possess demonstrated technical skills in all 8 ASE areas and be ASE Master and L1 Certified. 
• Experience teaching automotive (community college level preferred) and/or technical service experience in a dealership is desired. Ford Motor Company experience is preferred. 
• Bachelor's Degree in an educational, occupational/vocational, or closely related field is preferred. 
• However, candidates with an Associate’s degree (or Equivalent) or extensive automotive experience will be considered. 
• Candidate must be willing to pursue a professional development plan that includes technical updating and other activities.

• Knowledge of College, departmental, and standard office policies and procedures.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of the principles, theories, practices, methods, and techniques used in curriculum development, lesson planning, and classroom instruction.
• Skill in proficient operation of a personal computer.
• Skill in English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to travel regularly.

Minimum Qualifications

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Other Qualifications

Salary is based on the NMJC faculty salary schedule and is commensurate with education and experience for a nine-month position. This is a full-time, nine-month position with an annually renewable contract. In addition to salary, benefits for this position include a private office, laptop, iPad, instructional technology, and travel for professional development. Overloads and teaching in the summer term are optional for additional compensation when available. Standard NMJC benefits apply. 

To apply, submit an NMJC application form online and attach the following: a letter of interest, resume, unofficial transcripts for all degrees listed on the resume (official transcripts required before employment), and three references. The letter of interest should document your experience teaching, use of instructional technology, and other relevant experience. All application materials must be received by the deadline in order for you to be considered for this position.