Term Instructor/Assistant Professor of Automotive and Diesel Technology

Are you a passionate educator with a commitment to safety, student success, and industry excellence? We are seeking a dynamic professional who brings expertise in industry-accepted safety standards and a strong ability to lead and collaborate in educational settings. The ideal candidate will have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills, along with the flexibility and enthusiasm to engage effectively with diverse learners and colleagues.

This role requires adaptability in various teaching environments and the ability to inspire and guide a diverse workforce in a multicultural setting—all within the mission of a thriving Community and Technical College. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to student achievement and instructional excellence, supported by a record of professional and scholarly activities such as involvement in industry organizations, grant writing, and publications.

We value professionals who stay current in their field, maintain relevant certifications, and have experience with institutional or industry accreditation standards. Proficiency in computer literacy, including automotive service software, is essential. Additionally, candidates should have a strong ability to develop and sustain partnerships with commercial, private, and public organizations, including advisory boards. If you are ready to make a lasting impact and help shape the future of the industry, we encourage you to apply!

Minimum Qualifications:

An Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology or a closely related field is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred. 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.

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

Minimum five (5) years professional experience at the journey-level in the Automotive and Diesel Technology field is required. Dealership experience is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to instruct students in theory and application of Automotive and Diesel Technology student learning outcomes.

Experience in curriculum development, accreditation, and assessment is preferred.

Position Details:

An Associate's 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.

Salary Information:

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.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. 

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Steffany Willhauck, Community and Technical College HR Coordinator, at srwillhauck@alaska.edu.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). https://unitedacademicsak.org/

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.