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University of Alaska

Term Assistant Professor of Diesel / Heavy Equipment and Automotive Technology

University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, 99712


UAF Community & Technical College is looking for an innovative Term Assistant Professor to support both our Diesel/Heavy Equipment and Automotive Technology programs. Teaching assignments may be during day, evening and/or weekend periods, may include off-campus and rural assignments and may include seminars and other special trainings. This position is term funded through June 30 and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The UAF Community and Technical College's Automotive and Diesel Heavy Equipment programs emphasize hands-on training and in-class experience. Students work on a variety of vehicles and large trucks, electrical and air systems, diesel and gas engines, engine electronics, transmissions, differentials, crawler tractor undercarriages, steering and final drives. Our faculty members' level of teaching, outreach and service efforts help maintain the integrity of the program within the community and ensure the quality of program graduates. The program’s credibility rests on this integrity, as does the placement of graduates who look to local community organizations for post-graduate employment.

CTC’s Automotive program is nationally certified by NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) for its General Service Technician training.

To thrive in this role, you will be SAE certified and recognized by our industry partners as having the ability to teach the required courses in a competent and safe manner. Your recent experience in the automotive field (10 years or more) as well as with diesel / heavy equipment instruction or maintenance will be used on a daily basis as you prepare your students for success.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree or comparable private sector and/or military training

Current ASE Master Automobile Technician Certification (please provide confirmation of this in application materials)

Position Details:

This position is located at the UAF Community and Technical College in Fairbanks. This is a full-time, 9-month, term faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and a full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave/faculty time off, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Faculty salaries are based on a variety of factors, including education and experience.

To complete your application please attach the following:

Resume or Vita

Cover letter detailing qualifications for this position

Three (3) professional references to include the name, professional relationship, email address and contact phone number

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC).

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dianna James, UAF Community and Technical College Director of Operations, at drjames3@alaska.edu or 907-455-2863.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

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