Director of the Automotive & Diesel Technology Program
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Working Title Director of the Automotive & Diesel Technology Program
Position Status Full Time
Department School of Business and Industry
General Summary The Director of the Automotive & Diesel Technology Program will manage disciplines within each school under supervision of the Dean. The nation's most prestigious recognition of Community College Excellence, the Aspen Institute's Aspen Prize, awarded Odessa College its Rising Star Award in 2017, which ranked Odessa College among the top five in the nation for improving and advancing student achievement out of 1100 eligible institutions.
Specific Position Duties
Manage day to day operations of the department.
Coordinate programs in the department.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times,
locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by
the college including CollegeNOW® Academy (Dual Credit) classes.
Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize
their full potential as learners.
Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies,
assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc..
Administers assessments which are appropriate to course content, including
a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives by
various ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and
dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn.
Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom,
whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange
of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity.
Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings,
labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities.
Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner.
Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in
class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and
other suitable means.
Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-
to-day operation of the department as department director.
Submits required reports and schedules in a timely manner to the
department director.
Maintains effective relationships with professional counterparts
throughout the college and the community.
Maintains individual student advisement on degree plans and degree
applications in order to comply with completion requirements.
Assists with recruiting, marketing, and outreach for department programs.
Actively participates in college functions and events, and engages in
community service.
Ensure compliance with instructional practices.
Manage, budget, and order supplies.
Schedule department meetings and maintain minutes to submit to the Dean of
the School.
Lead class observations for returning faculty.
Support LED and faculty in Core Program Outcome documentation and assist
in assessment.
Hire adjuncts and oversee adjunct support plan.
Initial signature for forms (leave, incompletes, student schedule
changes, etc.).
Oversee curricular development.
Attend meetings as scheduled.
Perform annual faculty evaluations.
Address student complaints.
Attend completion ceremonies, such college graduation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Credentialed and qualified to serve as full-time faculty in the program
areas they lead.
Teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Annual Salary
Hiring range
Work Hours Varied according to schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F00373P
Job Open Date
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