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Position Title: Automotive Services Technology Instructor
Department: Academic, Career and Technical Education
Opening Date: August 20, 2010
Closing Date:  Open Until Filled
Status:  Exempt
Salary:  $DOE

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Under the general supervision of the Vice President of Academic, Career & Technical Education and the academic department chair, the AST instructor performs the following duties:

  1. Instructs students based upon the master course schedule, degree plans and curricula as approved by the Curriculum committee and the Vice President of Academic, Career &    Technical Education in automotive service technology.
  2. Develops culturally-relevant curricula, lesson plans and other postsecondary coursework materials that achieve student competencies and industry/workforce standards.
  3. Assists with the orientation, entry and graduate assessment, registration and advising of students as the secondary advisor.
  4. Monitors and reports student attendance and academic progress daily, at mid-term at the end of finals week through the Jenzabar system.
  5. Refers students to appropriate academic support and student/campus life services.
  6. Maintains and protects equipment and supplies in shop areas. Ensures compliance with all shop safety policies and procedures by staff and students.
  7. Reviews and makes recommendations to the academic department chair regarding the acquisition of instructional materials and supplies.
  8. Participates in student learning assessments, student advising, program evaluation,   classroom observations, institutional committees, professional development, vocational club, and other activities required by the institution.
  9. Will participate in graduation commencement wearing cap and gown.
  10. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

General office, classroom, and auto shop conditions.   Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, and lift up to 50 lbs. Normal working hours are from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch break.  For flexible scheduling, arrangements will be made with academic department chair and the Vice President of Academic, Career & Technical Education.

UTTC instructors must be sensitive to the cultures of the students enrolled at the college, must be willing to learn about those cultures, and must be willing to integrate multi-cultural perspectives where appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Credentials:  The instructor must possess an Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology from an accredited postsecondary institution.  Must have or be able to obtain a CTE teaching certificate for the state of North Dakota.

Experience:  Instructor shall have a minimum of four (4) years (8,000 hours) of progressive work experience in the occupation to be taught.  Successful passage of an approved competency examination or ASE certification may be substituted for one (1) year (2,000 hours) of work experience.  Credit for up to two (2) years (4,000 hours) will be given to those completing an approved specialized training program.   

Technical Competency:  The instructor must possess a valid driver’s license and must hold a current Master ASE certification in the area considered for initial certifi­cation or be actively working toward ASE certification.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Preference will be given to bona fide American Indian applicants in accordance with UTTC policies and Federal Indian regulations for such preference.

If selected for the position, the applicant is subject to a complete background investigation with favorable determination.

UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE, AGE, HANDICAP, MARITAL STATUS, POLITICAL PREFERENCE, OR MEMBERSHIP OR NON-MEMBERSHIP IN AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY THE INDIAN PREFERENCE PROVISION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED.

PERSONS OF INDIAN ANCESTRY WHO ARE AT LEAST 1/4 DEGREE AND WISH TO CLAIM INDIAN PREFERENCE SHOULD SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CERTIFICATE INDICATING THEIR DEGREE OF INDIAN BLOOD AND AGENCY ENROLLED.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested individual should submit the following application materials to the Human Resource Director:

  1. Cover letter.
  2. Current Resume.
  3. Completed UTTC Application - call for a copy, or you can download a copy from www.uttc.edu.
  4. Reference letters or names, addresses and daytime phone numbers of three individuals familiar with your preparation / experience.
  5. Unofficial copies of transcripts (Official copies required if hired).

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE
UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE
3315 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
BISMARCK, ND 58504