Adjunct Professor of Automotive Technology - Diesel & Heavy Equipment

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, OK

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

ASE, Automotive Industry, Automotive Technology, College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Detail Oriented, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Information Technology & Information Systems, Microsoft Office, Mobile Devices, Moodle, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials

LOCATION

Oklahoma City, OK

POSTED

7 days ago

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Posting Number
Adjunct_0401956

Classification Title
Adjunct Professor

Working Title
Adjunct Professor of Automotive Technology- Diesel & Heavy Equipment

Datatel Position ID
BUDI6ADJAUTE1A

Annual Hours
As needed or assigned depending on section assignment.

Placement Range
$740 per credit hour

Position Type
Adjunct Faculty

Job Category

General Description

An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.

What position does this position report to?
Dean, Academic Division of Business and Information Technology

What position(s) reports to this position?

None

Minimum Education/Experience

Associate's Degree in Applied Science in Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology or a Bachelors' Degree in technical field related to automotive industry

ASE-T Master Certification (applicants must attach a copy of certification using "other document")

Minimum (5) years' work experience in diesel or heavy equipment industry

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills.

Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software.

Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.

Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education.

Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as MineOnline and Moodle).

Organization and attention to detail.

Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system.

Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.

Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit.

Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing.

Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts.

Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups.

Must be punctual.

Must be reliable.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Heavy work: this position requires the person to occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force and frequently exert up to 50 pounds of force and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom and shop area to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently communicate with colleagues and students to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to frequently position self to work on vehicles and engines in lab area, including under vehicle.

This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer; other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents and answer email correspondence.

3. VISUAL ACUITY:
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

4. WORKING CONDITIONS
This position's essential functions are performed in an indoor, classroom and shop area and classroom activities may occur outside.

This position requires the person to communicate above sufficient noise and exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to be able to frequently move in close proximity to mechanical parts and vehicles located in the shop area.

This position requires the person to frequently be exposed to fumes, odors, dusts, and gases associated with an automotive shop area.

Preferred Qualifications

NA

Required Training

Work Hours

Day, evening and/or weekend as required by section assignment.

Department
Division of Business and IT

Job Open Date
03/03/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

HR Contact
Beth Holmes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the electronic application and attach the required documents: Cover letter, resume and transcript confirming required college coursework and hours. Please use "other document" to attach a copy of ASE-T Master Certification.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM

Job Duties

Job Duties (Position Specific)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement)

An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the dean/director agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to:

Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.

Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators.

Attend department, division, and College meetings as required.

Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.

Maintain license or professional certification specific to program requirements.

Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments.

Support the College's vision, mission, goals, and priorities.

Course(s) this position may teach include:
Any of the Automotive Technology courses offered at OCCC

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)

Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures

Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.

Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.

Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.

Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

Adjunct Professor of Automotive Technology - Diesel & Heavy Equipment

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, OK

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