College: South Louisiana Community College

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Business & Technical Studies

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 12 month

Salary: $60,000.00

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Teach Honda PACT automotive courses using American Honda–approved curriculum and training materials
• Deliver instruction in classroom, lab, and shop environments
• Provide hands-on training in diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of Honda/Acura vehicles
• Maintain lab/shop safety, tools, and equipment Integrate safety, professionalism, and industry best practices into all instruction
• Evaluate student performance through exams, practical assessments, and competencies
• Advise and mentor students on academic progress, technical skills, and career pathways
Maintain accurate records of student progress and submitting final grades to the registrar’s office each semester according to established deadlines
• Maintain compliance with Honda PACT program standards and audits
• Coordinate with Honda dealerships for student internships, sponsorships, and employment opportunities
• Stay current with evolving Honda automotive technologies through ongoing training
• Assist with program promotion, student recruitment, and outreach activities
• Follow college policies, safety regulations, and instructional best practices
• Serve on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program administrators
• Develop and maintain professional relations with the industry through industry visits and advisory committee meetings
• Assume other duties as requested by the supervisor and the College.

Required Qualifications: 

• A Baccalaureate degree in the discipline and at least two (2) years of directly related occupational experience, OR

• An associate degree in the discipline and three (3) years of occupational experience and skill in the teaching discipline with verifiable academic credentials, qualifications, or competencies appropriate for teaching the course content*, OR

• A relevant diploma or certificate in the discipline and four (4) years of occupational experience and skill in the teaching discipline with verifiable academic credentials, qualifications, or competencies appropriate for teaching the course content *, OR

At least five (5) years of occupational experience and skill in the teaching discipline with verifiable qualifications or competencies appropriate for teaching the course content*.

*Academic coursework, work experience, licenses, certifications, credentials, competencies, or other experiences appropriate for teaching the course content must be documented and justified.

**Faculty must additionally demonstrate steady progress to attain an associate degree to be considered for continued employment. Steady progress is defined as the successful completion of at least one college course per semester, including the summer, or nine credits per academic year.
     • Current ASE Master Certification or the ability to certify within 12 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Teaching experience in post-secondary education is preferred.
• Current ASE Master Certification
• Experience working with Honda or Acura vehicles in a dealership environment.

Benefits: 

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, South Louisiana Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background and drug screen is required as a condition of employment. South Louisiana Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. South Louisiana Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.