Description

Position: Instructor/Assistant Professor of Automotive Technology - Full-Time, 10 Month, Tenure Track (PRODIG+ Community College program)

PRODiG+CC Program

The Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth Plus Community College (PRODiG+CC) program is an initiative supported by the SUNY system that aims to:

• increase the number and share of excellent diverse community college faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• strengthen the pipeline for retention and support of these candidates; and
• hire qualified faculty directly into tenure-track positions to support the community colleges' efforts to build an educated workforce in the state.

Position Summary

The Instructor/Assistant Professor of Automotive Technology will serve students in the Automotive Technology Program through instruction, academic support, and service to the College.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach courses across all levels of Automotive Technology.
• Fulfill all full-time faculty responsibilities as outlined in the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
• Maintain a proactive role in academic and curricular review
• Incorporate and utilize instructional technology in the classroom
• Develop and teach online courses
• Provide academic advisement and tutoring to students
• Serve on at least one college or division committee
• Participate in outcomes assessment activities
• Hold regular office hours while classes are in session
• Maintain professional credentials and industry currency
• Teach daytime courses and may be expected to teach evening or weekend courses.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree
• Automotive Service Excellence Certification
• Be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Candidates must demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion, and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization

Preference will be given to candidates who are:

• Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or fellows
• From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates)
• First-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree)
• Individuals who have overcome adversity
• AmeriCorps alumni
• Veterans.

Required Essay - See Application Process for Essay Prompt Below (PRODiG+CC Program)

The PRODiG+CC program is open to all candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex and is consistent with all federal and state nondiscrimination laws. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria.

Starting Rank:

Academic rank with credentials and experience are determined in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Salary range:$60,600 -$67,212

Applicants must include three (3) professional references with names, phone numbers, and email addresses. References will not be contacted without prior permission from the candidate.

Required Essay-[Please submit a 750 word, or less, response to the following essay prompt:

“Please describe how you have engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid community service; or related experience/ expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.”

Employment at the College may be subject to a favorable background investigation. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluation service. Applicants may visit www.naces.org for a list of approved agencies. Any expenses associated with this evaluation are the responsibility of the applicant.

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Rockland Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Our mission demonstrates a strong public commitment to a diverse and inclusive campus community.