Required:

Knowledge and application of industry-accepted safety standards.

Candidates must demonstrate strong teamwork and leadership skills while working in cooperative or collaborative educational settings.

Effective interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

Previous levels of responsibility requiring enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to work effectively with people.

Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching situations.

Ability to lead and work with a diversified workforce in a multicultural setting with documented evidence of his/her ability to work effectively within the scope of the Community and Technical College mission.

Commitment to student success and teaching excellence.

Evidence of professional scholarly activities, including involvement in professional organizations, grant writing, and/or publications.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to maintain current knowledge and certifications applicable to program requirements.

Evidence of computer literacy and proficiency with automotive service software.

Familiarity with institutional and/or discipline-based accreditation and appropriate industry standards.

Ability to develop and maintain successful partnerships with commercial, private, or public agencies and organizations, including advisory boards.

Preferred:

Documented evidence of successful use of instructional technologies and/or distance delivery technologies or compelling evidence supporting the capacity to do so.

It is anticipated that the person hired for this position will be the primary faculty member assigned to work with both of the UAA Automotive and Diesel Technology programs.

A Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology or a closely related field is required for the Assistant Professor rank. Significant experience can be substituted for the education requirement at the Instructor rank.

Qualifying earned degrees must be conferred by institutions of higher education that are accredited by one of the six US regional accrediting associations.

A Master level certification A1-A8 and L1 through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or Master Diesel Certification T2-T8 and L2 is required; maintenance of ASE certifications required to meet and maintain ASE Education Foundation accreditation is a condition of employment.

The successful candidate must document a desire to maintain up-to-date technical expertise. A minimum of 20 hours of technical professional development related to the automotive and diesel industry within the past 12 months is required.

The successful candidate is required to supply official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for the position as a condition of employment.

A valid driver's license is required.

This is a full-time, 9-month, term-funded faculty position with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The expected start date is August 2023.

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.

The review process for applications will be begin on May 22, 2023. To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on May 21, 2023.