Raritan Valley Community College

Full Time Faculty - Automotive Technology - Tenure Track

Ranked by BestColleges.com and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory, a 1,000-seat Theatre, an Honors College for high achieving students and much more.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

Job Description:

Raritan Valley Community College strives to prepare students for the challenges of the ever-changing global community. Interested applicants should be innovative and entrepreneurial individuals that understand the demands of a global workforce with an emphasis on creative thinking and effective communication.

The Department of Science & Engineering at Raritan Valley Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Instructor/Assistant Professor of Automotive Technology for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Essential Duties:

Teach Automotive Technology courses (lab and theory) at a variety of times, including evenings.  Teach summer courses, as needed, for additional compensation.

Participate in activities required to maintain the Automotive Technology program's ASE certification and industry partnerships.

Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction through regular assessment and the utilization of innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.

Assess courses and programs following departmental and college-wide guidelines.

Work with the K-12 Partnerships office to develop pathways to college for local high school students.

Participate in student advising, and provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods.

Work collaboratively in a diverse learning institution while actively engaging in initiatives to close the equity gap and remove barriers to success; promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom.

Regularly evaluate courses to ensure that learning outcomes and assessments are appropriate and effective.

Regularly evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives, and inform them in a timely manner of their progress.

Pursue trainings, certifications, and other professional development opportunities to stay current in the Automotive Technology field and relevant pedagogical advancements.

Participate in college/departmental professional development activities.

Serve on College-wide committees.

Assist with Departmental strategic planning and outcomes assessment.

Develop and use a syllabus for each course within college and department guidelines.

Review, evaluate, and recommend instructional materials as needed.

Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and community members.

Adhere to College policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• A minimum of an Associate's degree is required.
• Significant experience in the automotive service and repair industry.
• Ability to provide quality instruction in all areas of the Automotive Technology curriculum, including, but not limited to, the following: engine repair, automatic transmission and transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical/electronic systems, HVAC, and engine performance systems.
• ASE Master Certified and ASE L1 Certification.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Automotive, Education, or a related field.
• Prior Community College teaching experience.
• Online and/or hybrid teaching experience.
• ASE L3 Certification and hybrid/electric experience.

Additional Information:

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 position. 
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, climb, kneel, crouch, and/or lie down.
• The employee must be able to occasionally move and lift up to 25 pounds.

Application Instructions:

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

RVCC's starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package.

For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter, resume and transcripts/certifications (if possible) online:

https://rvcc.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=183959#pageTop

There will be a first review date of February 7, 2025. 

We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.

Raritan Valley Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer. We will implement the policy to assure that the employment opportunities offered at the institution are available to all persons.