Position Title: Technical Instructor, Automotive Technology

Department: WIT-Auto

Campus Location: Washburn Tech

The screening committee will review all eligible applications submitted by May 23, 2024

Position Summary: Washburn University Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech) seeks applications for a Technical Instructor in the Automotive Technology program to begin August 1, 2024. This is a 10-month, full-time position with benefits.

Essential Functions:
The Technical Instructor position consists of four essential functions: teaching, service, collegiality, and professional development.
• Develop curriculum according to course competencies on each course syllabus.
• Develop assignments for the classroom and lab/shop if applicable, and attend all class meetings.
• Enforce policies for safety and the use of personal protective equipment for all individuals in the lab/shop environment.
• Maintain student records about the program (i.e., certification testing and the assessment plan); administer tests.
• Evaluate student work, provide feedback to students, and assign grades. Share (as appropriate) information with the Student Services and Dean's offices; and use the University's Learning Management System to track grades as required.
• Evaluate each course one teaches and assess personal performance in teaching.
• Participate in college-wide staff development days, departmental meetings and fulfill committee assignments.
• Serve on campus-wide committees as needed; participate actively in departmental/program advisory board meetings.
• Foster a positive relationship with industry and the community.
• Submit budget and purchase recommendations.
• Develop curriculum according to course competencies on each course syllabus.
• Develop assignments for the classroom and lab/shop if applicable, and attend all class meetings.
• Enforce policies for safety and the use of personal protective equipment for all individuals in the lab/shop environment.
• Maintain student records about the program (i.e., certification testing and the assessment plan); administer tests.
• Evaluate student work, provide feedback to students, and assign grades. Share (as appropriate) information with the Student Services and Dean's offices; and use the University's Learning Management System to track grades as required.
• Evaluate each course one teaches and assess personal performance in teaching.
• Participate in college-wide staff development days, departmental meetings and fulfill committee assignments.
• Serve on campus-wide committees as needed; participate actively in departmental/program advisory board meetings.
• Foster a positive relationship with industry and the community.
• Submit budget and purchase recommendations.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:
• A post-secondary degree in Automotive Technology or an Automotive Technology Technical Certificate from a post-secondary institution with three years of direct experience as an automotive technician; OR
• A combination of education (Post-secondary Degree/Technical Certificate in a similar discipline) and formal training, such as an apprenticeship in a related field which may verified through tested experience in Automotive Technology.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm   
Background Check Required / Driving History Required