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HARRY S TRUMAN COLLEGE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY FULL-TIME, TENURE-TRACK FACULTY
Harry S Truman College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, is
seeking a dynamic, experienced, and student-centered Automotive
Technology professional to join our faculty as a Full-Time,
Tenure-Track Instructor.
The successful candidate will bring strong industry expertise,
current knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostic
technologies, and a commitment to preparing students for successful
careers in the rapidly evolving automotive industry. The ideal
candidate is an engaging educator and skilled automotive
professional who can connect classroom instruction with hands-on
learning, industry standards, emerging technologies, and workforce
expectations.
Truman College is committed to providing high-quality,
accessible education that prepares students to achieve their
academic, career, and personal goals. We seek faculty members who
value excellence in teaching, student success, collaboration,
innovation, and service to our diverse college community.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
You must demonstrate excellence in teaching, commitment to
integrating new technologies in the learning process and the
ability to inspire, motivate and empower students to
succeed.
You are required to post your syllabi on Learning Management
System (BrightSpace) and to enter your final grades online in
PeopleSoft.
Facilitation of Learning. Plan, prepare and deliver
instruction and facilitate the learning of students.
Curriculum Implementation. Revise and continually update
curriculum and instructional materials which are competency-based,
current, consistent with employer expectations, and aligned with
the automotive industry and ASE certification.
Classroom Management. Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain
accurate student attendance and grade records, maintain
instructional environment with emphasis on safety, housekeeping,
and equipment security, and ensure opportunities for
student/participant evaluation.
Business/Industry/Community Linkages. Develop and deliver
customized training for various clients as needed and maintain
involvement with business/industry/community through advisory
committees, marketing and recruitment efforts, and professional
associations and organizations.
Advise and support students as a mentor and role model in
the achievement of their learning and career goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology is strongly
preferred. Minimum associate’s degree in Automotive Technology as
the base degree.
Current certification from the National Institute for
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), plus all appropriate
certifications.
L1 ASE certification preferred.
Three to four years of work experience in the
field.
Teaching experience a plus.
Strong knowledge of intricate automotive systems.
Demonstrated ability to work skillfully with highly
technical diagnostic equipment, including: Scan Tools, Lab Scopes,
DVOMs, Air Conditioning Recycling Equipment, Vibration Diagnostic
Equipment, etc.
Intermediate computer skills, including the use of the
internet, Microsoft Office products, email.
This position is represented by the Local 1600 Faculty
Union.
Salary Range is $58,000.00 - $65,000.00
The salary offered will be determined by the respective
collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education,
experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
WE OFFER:Excellent health benefits at a low
cost; Investment plans 403(b) & 457(b); SURS Retirement Plan;
Generous vacation, holidays, personal and sick days; Tuition
Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. For a more
detailed overview of benefits please visit ourbenefits
page .
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within
6 months of hire. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer. Thank you for your interest in CCC!
The City Colleges of Chicago is the public community college system of the Chicago area. Its colleges offer associate degrees, certificates, free courses for the GED, and free English as a second language courses. The City Colleges system has its administrative offices in the Chicago Loop. City Colleges gives students access to a quality education and ensures their success by providing them with the support to complete their program and move on to further education or a career. Since 1911, City Colleges of Chicago has been connecting students from across Chicago’s neighborhoods to economic opportunity. By offering a quality education at an unprecedented value, City Colleges provides our students and alumni with a pathway to upward mobility. In fact, our vision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity—empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. City Colleges graduates can be found working across Chicago—from the city’s biggest hospitals to its boardrooms, from its high-tech manufacturing plants to its classrooms. They can be found serving the community as government officials, law enforcement officers, and teachers, and they are found launching their own businesses and taking leadership roles in the city’s fastest-growing sectors. More than sixty thousand Chicagoans are enrolled in City Colleges’ educational programs. Our offerings range from tuition-free English as a second language (ESL) and high school diploma (GED/HiSET) preparation classes to certificate and associate degree programs that prepare students to secure employment in high-demand careers and transfer to four-year colleges. In fact, about half of City Colleges graduates transfer after completion, with many heading to nationally-recognized colleges and universities. Hailing from every neighborhood, City Colleges students are as diverse as the city itself. As Illinois’ largest community college system, City Colleges is comprised of seven independently-accredited colleges: Harold Washington College, Harry S Truman College, Kennedy-King College, Malcolm X College, Olive-Harvey College, Richard J. Daley College, and Wilbur Wright College, and five satellite sites: Arturo Velasquez Institute, Dawson Technical Institute, South Chicago Learning Center, West Side Learning Center, and Wright College Humboldt Park. The City Colleges system also includes the award-winning Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute, Sikia Restaurant, Child Development Centers, and radio station WKKC–FM 89.3.