Instructor of Automotive Technology at InsideHigherEd

Instructor of Automotive Technology
Full-time Faculty
Sugar Grove Campus

Waubonsee Community College is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

Waubonsee Community College is currently seeking afull-time, tenure-track Instructor of Automotive Technology with a commitmentto teaching excellence, diversity, equity and holistic student success.

The Instructor of Automotive Technology will delivercurriculum and instruction for a range of topics including engineservice, power trains, brake systems, service advisor, parts specialist,suspension and wheel alignment, ignition systems, fuel and emission systems,automatic transmission/transaxles, service shop operations, engine controlsystems, heating and air conditioning, accessories and diagnostics, classic carcare and service, hybrid and electric vehicles, and other related courses.

The full-time faculty member of Automotive Technology willbe responsible for the curriculum, instruction and student learning assessmentfor Associate in Applied Science degree in Automotive Service Technology, aswell as various Certificate of Achievement programs. The curriculum must followthe standards set forth by the Automobile Service Excellence (ASE) programaccreditation.

The position is based at the Sugar Grove Campus and teachingassignments may include days, evenings and/or weekends. Courses may be offeredin various delivery modes, i.e. face-to-face, flex, online, synch-online, andhybrid. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to effectivelyuse instructional and classroom technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Duties and expectations of this positioninclude, but are not limited to:

Designing syllabi, lessons, activities, assignments and assessments that address the needs of a diverse student population and ensure that students successfully meet program and course objectives and outcomes.

Incorporating learning-centered principles and concepts and motivating students to participate actively in all aspects of the educational experience.

Employing instructional and classroom technology appropriately and effectively to deliver and enhance teaching and learning in online, hybrid and face-to-face courses.

Assisting the Automotive Technology department in the areas of curriculum development, student success initiatives, student advising, adjunct faculty mentorship, assessment of student learning, support for student clubs and organizations and the continued alignment and maintenance of the Automobile Service Excellence (ASE) program accreditation.

Collaborating with team members and industry (i.e. Advisory Committee and employer partners) to design and implement the most effective Automotive Technology program that maintains industry standards.

Working collaboratively with professional colleagues to serve the needs of students and the community.

Modeling professionalism with excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

 Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in Automotive Technology with a minimum of 4,000 hours of work-related, hands-on experience in the field of Automotive Technology and Master ASE Certification.      

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology.
Two years of post-secondary teaching experience in Automotive Technology or a related field.
Teaching experience at the Vocational/Technical or Community College level highly preferred.
Experience incorporating technology and multimedia applications into teaching and learning process and interest in all forms of alternative learning is highly desirable.
Interdisciplinary focus integrating innovative learning strategies and the demonstrated ability to enhance the success of diverse student populations is essential.
Experience teaching traditionally underserved populations.
Experience teaching online courses.

Please attach the following documents when applying:
1.) Resume
2.) Cover letter
Please include the following:
o    Your reasons for pursuing a full-time faculty position at a community college.
o    Provide examples of how your work with students has reflected your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
3.) Teaching Philosophy
4.) References (3 professional references)
5.) Transcripts

Position Details
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Grant Funded: No
Compensation Range: 66,136.00 - 79,039.00 Placement on the salary schedule is dependent on qualifications. Qualifications include education and teaching experience. Displayed range does not include summer or overload hours.
Work Schedule: Fall and Spring semester
Work Hours: Classes may be offered during daytime, evening and weekend hours
Targeted Hire Date:  2/16/2026
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