UAF Community & Technical College - Term Assistant Professor of Diesel / Heavy Equipment and Au[...]

UAF Community & Technical College is seeking an innovative and motivated Term Assistant Professor for our Diesel/Heavy Equipment and Automotive Technology programs. This position offers a dynamic teaching environment with assignments that may occur during day, evening, and/or weekend hours. Instruction may take place on campus, at off-campus locations, or in rural communities, and may also include seminars and other specialized training opportunities. This position is term funded through June 30 and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.CTC's Automotive program is nationally certified by the ASE Education Foundation in the area of Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) emphasizing hands-on training and in-class experience. Students work on a variety of vehicles and large trucks, electrical and air systems, diesel and gas engines, engine electronics, transmissions, differentials, crawler tractor undercarriages, steering and final drives. Our faculty members' level of teaching, outreach and service efforts help maintain the integrity of the program within the community and ensure the quality of program graduates. The program's credibility rests on this integrity, as does the placement of graduates who look to local community organizations for post-graduate employment.To thrive in this role, you will be ASE Master certified and recognized by our industry partners as having the ability to teach the required courses in a competent and safe manner. Your recent experience in the automotive field (10 years or more) as well as with diesel / heavy equipment instruction or maintenance will be used on a daily basis as you prepare your students for success.Minimum QualificationsAssociate degree or comparable private sector and/or military trainingCurrent ASE Master Automobile Technician CertificationRequired to complete a minimum amount of annual industry update training hours per the ASE Education Foundation accreditation standardsA valid driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is requiredPosition DetailsThis position is located at the UAF Community and Technical College in Fairbanks. It is a full-time, 9-month, term faculty position complete with a competitive salary and a full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave/faculty time off, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Faculty salaries are based on a variety of factors, including education and experience.Application RequirementsResume or VitaCover letter detailing qualifications for this positionThree professional references including name, professional relationship, email address and contact phone numberMust be ASE Master technician eligible. The successful candidate may be required to provide proof of certification prior to start date.Finalists should be prepared to present a demonstration of teaching.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.The University of Alaska reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dianna James, CTC HR, at drjames3@alaska.edu or 907-455-2863.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.The University of Alaska 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 the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu.The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination 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.J-18808-Ljbffr