What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Technology Trainer position at Danville Community College?
This is a face-to-face position in the Workforce Services division of the college.
This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on the college’s continued receipt of funding.
This is a full-time classified staff position. The position will primarily be located at and provide support to the DCC Transportation & Logistics program in the coordination and delivery of the Diesel Diagnostics and Repair Program. The position will teach diesel curriculum mapped to the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and Snap-On curriculum. Additional duties may include working with other related certification programs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Teaches diesel repair technology classes. Responsible for the recruitment, work-based learning opportunities, and job placement of students into workforce programs.
- Actively participates in the program advisory board(s).
- Defines learning objectives, prepares and teaches classes, creates a student-oriented learning environment, and evaluates student learning in assigned courses.
- Engages in curriculum and course development * Serve as academic advisor*
- Participates on college committees and other activities.
- Available to teach day, evenings, weekends and on and off-campus classes in person and online.
- Assists in the recruitment, training and support of adjunct instructors within the teaching field.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- High school diploma and 5 years non-teaching work experience in an automotive repair facility.
- Possess a current ASE Master Automotive & Diesel Technician certification and/or willing to obtain certification by May 2025.
- Current knowledge of industry issues and practices.
- Demonstrated ability to teach students from a wide spectrum of ages and from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
- The ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff and student population.
- The ability to review, revise and develop curriculum to meet industry and certification standards.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to utilize campus resources including software and college learning management systems.
- Ability to exercise discretion and use sound judgement in decision making.
- Ability to use technology to enhance instruction and to effectively teach in classrooms and labs.
Please attach transcripts and any relevant certifications as supporting documents.
- Associate’s Degree.
- Experience providing technical education in classroom/small group settings.
- Curriculum development experience.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
