Automotive Technology Program Director

Job Summary

Duties include curriculum design and development; instruction, recruitment, and advisement of students; budgeting; and management of adjunct faculty. Responsible for the ongoing development, implementation and instruction of the Automotive program courses across multiple campuses. The program director will be responsible for teaching a minimum of 20 contact hours of day or evening instructional courses per semester. Courses will be a combination of face-to-face, online, or hybrid as necessary. Duties also include participation in college committees and participation in professional enhancement. Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares budget requests. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues. Assists with recruitment, retention, job placement efforts, and duties as otherwise assigned.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Instruction

• Teaches program specific courses in a classroom/lab/online environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry while maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.
• Evaluation and advisement of students in a classroom/lab/online setting
• Works with Associate Dean to create course schedules.
  
  

Safety/Technology

• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area, which includes regular safety audits of each program area and lab
• Supports faculty to ensure all equipment is in working order.
• Suggests new/updated technology to remain current with trends and developments within the field.
• Ensure students are instructed in and follow all safety rules for operating equipment and using tools.
• Ensure classrooms and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained at all times.
• Ensure work-related projects are successfully completed and that they meet industrial standards.
  
  

Curriculum/Student and Program Learning Outcomes

• Develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives based on state standards; prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for division-specific program courses; evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Establishes, measures, and evaluates program or departmental student learning outcomes and ensures content and instructional activities are integrated into course delivery that will result in students achieving desired outcomes, documenting their attainment, and reporting within the Taskstream system.
• Responsible for development and course edits to Blackboard master course shells in include the creation of master course syllabi.
• Periodic revision and selection of course materials, including textbooks, instructional supplements and aids, and online educational resources
• Review and revision of program handbooks/manuals.
• Coordinates, reviews, and recommends program expenditures for program needs within established budget parameters and administrative procedures.
• Oversees program budget and approves purchase requisitions for supplies and equipment.
  
  

Accreditation/Program Assessment

• Maintains appropriate accreditation for the program; has current knowledge of accreditation policies and procedures;
• Attends program IFCC meetings.
• Maintains assurance of effective program operations and manages ongoing program assessment.
• Manages and supports all full-time and adjunct program faculty; completes evaluation of full-time and observation of adjunct faculty; participates in the training of all full-time faculty.
  
  

Supports Discipline/Division

• Plans and participates in program advisory committee, ensures minutes, Plan of Work, and committee membership list are uploaded to Knightshare in a timely manner.
• Consults with the appropriate Dean or Associate Dean on full-time and adjunct faculty staffing needs.
• Assists with student recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
• Position may require committee and project assignments or other duties as assigned, as well as day/evening/distance learning classes and activities.
• Acquires/Maintains ASE Master Technician Certificate
• Plans and Holds regularly scheduled faculty meetings
  
  

Competencies

• Knowledge of best practices, rules, and testing needs;
• Ability to break larger tasks into manageable smaller tasks;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs;
• Skill in accurate recordkeeping;
• Organizational skills;
• Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public;
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional classroom/lab/clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office/classroom/lab equipment and technologies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.The employee must occasionally lift or move classroom/lab equipment and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time instructional/administrative position. The workload is Monday-Friday day/evening hours. Weekends based on need.

Travel

Minimum Qualifications

Travel to other campuses and sites is required.

• Diploma in Automotive Technology or a diploma/degree in a related field from an accredited institution
• Three (3) years of field experience.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience
• Master ASE Certification or ASE Eligible
• Valid Driver's License
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• An associate degree in automotive technology or related field.
• Ten (10) years of in-field experience.
• Directly related teaching experience at the post-secondary level
• Knowledge of discipline-specific state standards.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of the Internet, Email, Windows, Microsoft Office, Banner, and TaskStream.
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Documents

• Unofficial transcripts from all accredited institutions
• Resume
• Proof of applicable certificates
  
  

Salary/Benefits

Full State benefits available.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for the instructor position, applicants must upload transcripts, resumes, and certifications with their application. Instructor pay is based on a 40-hour work week with 29 hours of course contact per week. All courses are face-to-face unless otherwise indicated. Courses are offered Monday through Thursday during both morning and evening hours. The campus location for this position is the LaGrange Campus.

Method of Application: Interested candidates must complete the electronic application process at www.westgatech.edu prior to the closing date. Unofficial Transcripts, resumes, and proof of applicable certifications and licensure are required for consideration. For continuous employment, official transcripts and prior employment verification are required within 30 days of hire.

Employment Policy: The Technical College System of Georgia and West Georgia Technical College do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law) in educational programs, activities, admissions or employment. All applicants will be considered; however, only selected applicants may be interviewed. Approval of employment does not constitute a contract. Continued employment is contingent upon job performance and funding.

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned

Additional Information

• Agency Logo: Requisition ID: EDU086V
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $60,000-$65,000
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: May 31, 2025