Instructor, GM Automotive Service Education Program (ASEP) - FT

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Position Title

Instructor, GM Automotive Service Education Program (ASEP) - FT

General Description of Position

Under the general direction and supervision of the Dean and Associate Dean, the Instructor, General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (GM ASEP), is responsible for providing instruction and developing and updating the program courses in a classroom/laboratory environment. This full-time regular position is also responsible for the maintenance of the lab equipment and ASEP vehicles, advising students, and working with the program, IAGMASEP, dealer sponsors, and College committees.

Essential Functions

• Provide effective Student Instruction in Program Courses as assigned in both classroom and lab environments

• Work with dealerships and students during the co-op work experiences

• Determine the appropriate material to be covered in the course(s) assigned to teach (subject to Associate Dean and Division Dean approval).

• Develop new courses and update existing courses as required to keep the General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (GM ASEP) current with industry standards and processes and General Motors requirements.

• Maintain and Upgrade GM ASEP Classroom / Laboratory / Instructional Facilities / Equipment

• Complete and Maintain Program and Student Records

• Participate in student advising for program students

• Maintain Technical Competency

• Participate in GM factory trainings and meetings

Promote a Culture of Belonging

Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.

Marginal Functions

• May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.

• Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.

• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess current knowledge and work experience in the Automotive Technology field.

• A working knowledge of other courses in the Automotive Technology field.

• Be able to demonstrate all types of processes required of a General Motors Automotive technician for the particular courses assigned to teach.

• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills necessary to conduct classroom and laboratory instruction in working with a diverse student population. Integrate engaged delivery methods of instruction effectively.

• Be able to maintain a classroom/lab environment that is conducive to learning, including the ability to maintain proper classroom order.

• Ability to develop lab experiences that as closely as possible simulate real business and industry processes. Be able to evaluate the student’s ability to perform the lab assignments as objectively as possible.

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with students and College staff in all types of working relationships.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, in person, and on the phone.

• Ability to use basic computer skills.

• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds for short distances and move tables, chairs, and media equipment when necessary.

• The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• AAS degree in an Automotive Technology field and 2 years of current work experience in the field OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive Technology or a closely related field OR

• Ten (10) years of relevant work experience and the ability to complete an AAS in Automotive Technology within 2 years of hire

AND

• Current ASE Certification in areas of instruction or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

• Current GM Certification in areas of instruction or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an area related to the assigned instruction.

• Post-secondary teaching experience.

• Associate degree in the General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (GM ASEP).

• Current ASE Master Certified.

• Current GM World Class Technician.

Benefits

SCC BEN Dollars – Eligible Employees: Full-time status. Regular employees with an FTE of 0.75 or greater will be eligible for SCC Ben Dollars. All employees will be required to elect a health insurance option. If the cost of insurance coverage selected by an employee exceeds the SCC Ben Dollars available, all additional costs will be withheld from the employee’s paycheck. Any SCC Ben Dollars that the employee does not elect to use for the purchase of dependent health and dental insurance will be paid to the employee in cash at $0.93 per $1.00 benefit dollar. All amounts paid are subject to withholding for income and employment taxes, but not subject to the College’s contribution toward the Retirement Savings Plan – Group Retirement Account (GRA).

Schedule

This is a full-time regular position with an implied 40-hour work week, based on a 175-day work calendar. Teaching assignments for this position are scheduled and approved by the College between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday based on the instructional work calendar. Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside of the regular workday or workweek.

Veterans Preference

This position is subject to Nebraska veterans preference. Preference may be available to qualifying veterans, disabled veterans, certain spouses of veterans, and spouses of servicemembers as provided by Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 48-225 through 48-231. Applicants who wish to claim veterans preference must indicate their claim on the employment application and provide the required documentation to Human Resources.

Special Instructions to Applicants

If accommodation or assistance is needed to complete this application, contact Human Resources at 402-437-2714.