Hopkinsville Community College – Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Diesel Technology Instructor – 10-month assignment period – Position 10015988
Open Date: 03/04/25 – Close Date: 04/06/25
KCTCS is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity.
We actively encourage applications and/or nominations of persons of color, women, veterans, persons with disabilities and other individuals.
KCTCS is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Effectively teach and coordinate Diesel Technology courses and serve as the program coordinator.
• Responsible for program effectiveness, including student learning outcomes, continuous review, assessment, and development.
• Create and actively engage all areas of the diesel technology sector’s academic initiatives to include any credential audits and apprenticeship relationships within the community.
• Provide for and be actively involved in on-going evaluations, development, and enhancement of Diesel Technology offerings.
• Develop strategic plan for improving the diesel technology program to include scheduling, recruitment efforts to draw students into the diesel technology program offerings, advising, and advisory board effectiveness.
• Maintain community relations within the service area, and oversee an active advisory council for the Diesel Technology Program.
• Participate in academic and student enhancement activities, including student advising.
• Maintain and improve, through professional development, competence in discipline knowledge and instructional techniques.
• Participate in internal and external service activities (college committees, system committees, community relations).
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Associate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of medium/heavy diesel experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must be ASE certified in either of the following areas: Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician or Master School Bus Technician. The applicant must be willing to obtain Master Automobile Technician within 1 year.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality instruction, student learning, and instructional and institutional effectiveness.
• Demonstrated effective technology skills, communication skills (written and verbal), and organizational and human relations skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the comprehensive community college concept and team management.
• Demonstrated commitment to the KCTCS/Hopkinsville Community College strategic plan.
KY law requires state and national pre-employment background
checks as a condition of employment.
Initial review of applicants will begin on April 7, 2025.
Applicants will be notified if selected for an interview.
For questions regarding the above position, contact us by emailing hp-hr@kctcs.edu
HOW TO APPLY
https://careers.kctcs.edu/jobs/95f6fe06-61f9-4431-bcbd-caa13eb58eb9
