Instructor Heavy Vehicle Maintenance at HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. We’re proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 23 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.

The Team

Some of the brightest minds in academics and business are choosing HCC as their teaching home. We appreciate your dedication to educating students! When you join our talented faculty team, you’ll play a special role as teacher, mentor and academic advisor. We’ll support you in your professional development as you contribute your knowledge and expertise to HCC, our students and the community.

We are currently seeking an Instructor, Heavy Vehicle & Truck Repair, who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a professional like you to teach our students about the exciting world of heavy vehicle and truck repair. Your experience makes you the ideal instructor because you can impart both on-the-job know-how and industry knowledge and expertise.

When you’re not teaching, you might be assisting students with opportunities for work (co-ops, part-time, work-study) and careers; evaluating program curricula and/or practices; or reviewing learning materials.

If you’re excited about passing the torch of your expertise and skills to the next generation of heavy vehicle and truck repair experts, your next step should be to submit your application today!

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.


• 145 languages are spoken here.


• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.


• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.


• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.


• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate health care system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.


• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.


• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the Houston Community College System to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and gender expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact the Employment Services Office at (713) 718-8565.

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.

David Cross, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator

Office of Institutional Equity

PO Box 667517                                   

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or Institutional.Equity@hccs.edu

EDUCATION

Associate’s degree required.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field preferred.

Professional certifications plus 6 years work experience in the industry may be considered in lieu of required degree.

Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certificate T1-T8 required.

ASE Master Truck Certification T1-T8 preferred.

EXPERIENCE

3 years of Medium/Heavy Duty Truck and or Industrial Diesel Industry work experience within the past 15 years required.

1 year of college-level teaching experience preferred. 

NOTE: Part-time experience will be counted as half of full-time experience; for example, two (2) years of part-time experience will equal one (1) year of full-time experience.

This position is contingent upon funding being approved by the Board of Trustees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Possess the ability to work in a diverse work environment

Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city

Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software are required

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population

Possess good organizational and planning skills

Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment

Self-disciplined and able to effectively manage others

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