SALARY: Depends on Qualifications =
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| OPENING DATE: 11/08/17 |
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| CLOSING DATE: Continuous |
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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: =
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As an Adjunct Professor in the School of =
Transportation,=20
you will teach, develop materials and experiences, and =
manage=20
a classroom and lab facility that provides students =
with the=20
basic skills that are required to enter the automotive =
industry as a technician in a dealership, independent =
shop or=20
fleet facility using the standards put forth by LWTech =
and the=20
National Automotive Technician Education Foundation.=20
(NATEF)
The ideal candidate will be able =
to=20
combine technical expertise with supportive and =
collaborative=20
learning attitudes and behavioral modeling that is =
formative=20
to our students' success. Managing lab facilities and =
budgets=20
to sustain the program and working as part of a =
collaborative=20
team with other faculty and staff are key components =
in this=20
position. This position reports to the program=20
dean.
The technical expertise that this =
person=20
brings will be from the automotive industry that =
possesses a=20
minimum of 5 years full time experience in the field, =
in=20
addition to a record of formal transportation training =
exemplified by AAS attainment, journeyman level=20
apprenticeship, or formal dealership =
training.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: |
- Model and teach productive and constructive work =
habits=20
and attitudes, safety, study skills, industry =
performance=20
standards and core skills as identified by the =
college.=09
- Develop and incorporate instructional methods,=20
curriculum and modes that support best learning =
practices=20
and adapt to varied learner populations, preparing =
students=20
to be work-ready graduates.=09
- Develop and maintain classroom and lab processes =
and=20
procedures, including safety, that follow local, =
state, and=20
federal policies and procedures; share =
responsibility for=20
educational facilities and equipment; repair and =
maintain=20
shop equipment and tools as needed.=09
- Develop and assess program, curriculum, and =
educational=20
outcomes; keep accurate learning and program records =
so that=20
data supports decisions in grading and program =
evaluation.=09
- Communicate expectations and establish clear =
grading=20
criteria through standard instruments such as =
syllabi, and=20
provide clear, timely feedback.=09
- Hold students accountable to behavioral =
expectations=20
that align with building industry skill sets and =
follow=20
campus policies; deal consistently and fairly with =
all=20
students.=09
- Work with internal and external counselors, and =
others=20
supporting students to create high retention, =
completion and=20
placement rates for all machining students.=09
- Work as a highly effective team member in =
collaboration=20
with other department faculty and staff to create =
learning=20
that produces graduates who are highly sought after =
by=20
industry related to the department's programs.=09
- Advise students on educational and career =
planning;=20
assist in connecting students with industry.=09
- Develop and maintain industry and community =
support for=20
the Automotive Repair program by actively engaging =
with=20
industry; advisory committee meetings and seeking =
industry=20
guidance to provide program and sector advice; =
maintain=20
relationships with local employers, feeder programs, =
businesses and organizations that relate to this =
field.=09
- Develop new skills directed at program needs; =
pursue=20
professional development activities to stay current =
in both=20
teaching and in transportation knowledge. Skills =
must be in=20
all phases of the occupation.=09
- Develop and maintain relationships with feeder =
programs,=20
trade apprenticeships, and related bachelor's =
opportunities=20
along the complete educational pathway for this =
program.=20
Evaluate, monitor, and direct the work of other =
program=20
staff as assigned including, Instructional Support=20
Technicians, volunteers and work-study students.=09
- Engage in budget development, grant planning and =
program=20
budget expenditures to best meet program needs and=20
anticipate growth; participate in marketing and in =
outreach=20
to new audiences to assure program sustainability =
and=20
growth.=09
- Participate with campus individuals who are =
creating and=20
implementing grants, scholarship, and direct =
donations to=20
the program.=09
- Actively participate as a team member in program =
management and campus initiatives; be familiar with =
and=20
advance the college's mission, vision, and goals and =
how=20
they relate to the Automotive Repair Technician =
program;=20
attend and participate in department and college =
meetings as=20
appropriate; participate in college accreditation, =
program=20
review and college committees as specified in the =
faculty=20
bargained agreement.=09
- Create, nurture and contribute to effective and=20
harmonious relationships with the department team =
through=20
communication, teamwork and sharing of duties and=20
interdependence.=09
- Perform other professional activities as =
approved by the=20
dean.
In addition, =
full-time=20
faculty will also:
- Take part in college accreditation and program =
review,=20
as specified in the faculty bargained agreement=09
- Perform other professional activities as =
approved by the=20
Dean of Industrial Technology
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QUALIFICATIONS: |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- An earned AAS degree in Automotive Technology =
from an=20
accredited college or equivalent.=09
- Hold or be able to obtain ASE Master status =
within six=20
months of employment=09
- Hold or be eligible to obtain a state=20
professional-technical certificate to teach in the=20
automotive repair area.=09
- Five years full-time related industry work =
experience as=20
an automotive technician in a dealership, =
independent shop=20
or fleet environment.=09
- Valid First Aid certificate (with Blood-borne =
Pathogens=20
and CPR) required upon hire=09
- Valid driver's license and ability to perform as =
a=20
driver on Washington state highways=09
- Excellent written and verbal communication =
skills and be=20
committed to customer service=09
- Must be able to use computing resources for=20
communication, grading, resource retrieval, and=20
teaching/preparing of educational components.=09
- Willingness to participate on department =
committees.=09
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with =
students,=20
staff and community from diverse backgrounds, =
including=20
those whose native language is not English, and a =
commitment=20
to a culturally diverse work=20
environment.
PREFERRED =
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor degree from an accredited college.=09
- Prior adult instruction experience in a =
technical field=20
or under NATEF guidelines.=09
- Prior knowledge of or has participated in NATEF=20
accreditation.=09
- Related industry work experience as an =
automotive=20
technician in the European vehicle arena such as,=20
dealerships, independent shops or in a fleet=20
environment.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: |
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Placement on the =
faculty=20
salary schedule is based on an individual assessment =
of=20
education and experience. Salary is dependent upon=20
qualifications (173 days) and as may be adjusted =
according to=20
the faculty bargained agreement. Working hours are =
usually=20
Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00am and =
5:00pm;=20
schedule to be determined by supervisor. Summer =
quarter (40=20
additional days) employment may reasonably be =
available based=20
on student enrollment. This is a tenure track =
full-time,=20
contract position.
Required Online =
Application=20
Materials
- Online application=09
- Current resume=09
- Cover letter=09
- Responses to the supplemental questions included =
in the=20
online application process
Conditions of =
Employment
- Official transcripts/certifications will be =
required=20
upon employment=09
- Job offers are contingent upon successful =
completion of=20
background/reference checks=09
- Must hold or be eligible to obtain a state=20
professional-technical certificate=09
- Valid First Aid certificate ( with blood-borne =
pathogens=20
and CPR) required upon=20
hire
Physical/Mental =
Requirements:=20
The physical demands described here are=20
representative of those that must be met by an =
employee to=20
successfully perform the essential functions of this =
job.=20
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable=20
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential =
functions.
- Mobility: ability to sit, walk or stand for =
extended=20
periods of time=09
- Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to =
operate a=20
computer keyboard, handle individual papers, write =
and take=20
notes and/or prepare materials or equipment=09
- Lifting: frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or=20
otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds=09
- Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, =
speak=20
and hear on the telephone, and speak in person=09
- Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make =
decisions and concentrate, frequent contact with =
co-workers,=20
as well as the public=09
- Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to =
read=20
files, documents, and computer screens and do =
close-up work;=20
ability to adjust focus =
frequently
Environmental/Work=20
Conditions
- Frequent use of office equipment=09
- Exposure to weather; corridors between building =
are=20
located outdoors
Eligibility Verification
- If you are hired, you will need proof of =
identity, and=20
documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal =
authorization to=20
work
Affirmative Action Statement
Lake =
Washington=20
Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity =
employer.=20
Women and minority groups are strongly encouraged to =
apply.=20
Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not =
discriminate=20
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, =
disability,=20
age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, =
gender=20
expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital =
status or=20
Vietnam-era veteran status in is programs and =
activities.=20
Questions regarding the College's Affirmative Action =
Policy=20
may be directed to the Meena Park, Executive Director =
of Human=20
Resources, Affirmative Action Office/Title IX =
Coordinator,=20
(425) 739-8212.
CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED=20
NOTICES
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| Adjunct Professor-Automotive Repair Supplemental=20
Questionnaire |
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1. |
What is your highest level of education? |
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![3D"Checkbox"](3D"https://agency.governmentjobs.com/images/checkBoxPic.gif"=20) High=20
school diploma
High
Associate's=20
degree
Bachelor's=20
degree
Master's=20
degree
Earned=20
doctorate
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2. |
Do you have an earned AAS degree or higher or a journey =
level=20
apprenticeship |
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Yes=20
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No
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3. |
Do you have a current state professional-technical =
certificate=20
or able to obtain the same upon employment? |
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Yes=20
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No
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4. |
Do you possess a valid First Aid certificate (with =
Blood-borne=20
Pathogens and CPR) or able to obtain certification upon=20
employment? |
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Yes=20
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No
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5. |
Lake Washington values diversity and welcomes students =
from all=20
backgrounds and levels of educational attainment. In 500 =
words or=20
less, please describe how you would help LWTech enhance its=20
commitment to diversity. |
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6. |
Are you able to perform the essential functions of this=20
position, with or without accommodation? |
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Yes=20
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No
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7. |
Acknowledgement of required application materials.
An =
LWTech=20
application packet must contain a complete application =
(including=20
education & employment history), resume, and cover =
letter.=20
Please ensure your application is complete and that you =
attach your=20
resume and letter before moving forward with this =
submission. |
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I=20
acknowledge that if my application packet - including a =
complete=20
application, resume, and cover letter - is incomplete, =
LWTech will=20
not consider me for this position.
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