Automotive Technology Program Director

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West Georgia Technical College

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Campus Location: LaGrange

Job Summary

The Automotive Program Director provides leadership in planning, developing, and delivering Automotive Technology programs across multiple campuses. Responsibilities include curriculum design and review, instructional delivery, student advisement, budgeting, and oversight of adjunct faculty. The director ensures program quality, compliance with academic and accreditation standards, and alignment with WGTC policies and procedures. This position teaches a minimum of twenty (20) contact hours weekly per semester in day or evening courses. Additional duties include supporting recruitment, retention, and job placement initiatives; coordinating equipment and supply needs; maintaining required documentation and reports; and participating in college committees and professional development activities.

Required Education and Experience

• Diploma in Automotive Technology or related diploma/degree from an accredited institution.

• Three (3) years out of the past seven (7) years of experience in Automotive.

• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.

• Master Technician ASE Certification* or ASE eligible.

• Valid driver’s license.

*Master Technician ASE certification is required within one (1) year of hire date.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Automotive Technology or related field from an accredited institution.

• Ten (10) + years of in-field experience.

• Directly related teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

• Online teaching experience.

• Knowledge and experience in the use of technology: internet, email, Microsoft Office products, Knowledge Management System (KMS), Blackboard, Banner, Degree Works, and Task Stream.

Special Instructions for Applicants

To be considered for this position, applicants must upload the following documents with the application.

• Unofficial transcripts from all accredited institutions.

• Proof of ASE* certifications.

• Detailed resume

• Upon employment offer, a background check is required.

*Master Technician ASE certification is required within one (1) year of hire date.

Instruction

• Provides instruction in theory and practical applications of Automotive Technology in accordance with academic state standards.

• Instructs face-to-face, hybrid, or on-campus, as needed, in accordance with college faculty loads.

• Instructs courses in a classroom and lab environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry.

• Utilizes current technology in the classroom and lab.

• Evaluates student progress in attaining goals and objectives.

• Grades all coursework in a timely manner

• Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss student instructional programs and other issues.

• Maintains program certification/accreditation requirements as appropriate for the teaching discipline.

• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.

• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in Automotive Technology.

• Attends professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences.

• Advises Dean and Associate Dean on creating course schedules.

Safety and Technology

• Ensures safety and security requirements are met throughout the program area, including regular safety audits of campus labs and classrooms.

• Supports faculty to ensure all equipment is in working order.

• Suggests new/updated technology to remain current with trends and developments within the field.

• Ensure students are instructed in and follow all safety rules for operating equipment and using tools.

• Ensure classrooms and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained at all times.

• Ensure work-related projects are completed and meet industry standards.

Curriculum/Student and Program Learning Outcomes

• Develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives based on state standards.

• Prepares lesson plans for instruction of all program courses; evaluates student progress in meeting goals and objectives.

• Establishes, measures, and evaluates program student learning outcomes and ensures content and instructional activities are integrated into course delivery that will result in student achievement of outcomes, maintains appropriate documentation and reporting of outcomes.

• Assists faculty in verifying program learning outcomes, including identification, review, revision, measurement, and analysis to support continuous improvement and compliance with assessment requirements.

• Participates in the curriculum review process and recommends curriculum changes to maintain program quality and relevance.

• Responsible for the development and editing of Blackboard Master Course shells and master course syllabi.

• Periodic revision and selection of course materials, textbooks, instructional aids, and online resources.

• Reviews and revises programmatic handbooks and manuals.

• Ensures consistent application of academic policies, procedures, rules, and regulations across program and instructional areas.

Accreditation/Program Assessment

• Maintains appropriate accreditation for the program; knows accreditation policies and procedures.

• Supports and assists faculty in maintaining program-specific accreditation, ensuring all required standards, documentation, and reporting are met continuously.

• Represents WGTC at program Instructional Faculty Consortium Committee (IFCC) meetings.

• Maintains effective program operations and manages ongoing program assessment.

• Manage and support all program faculty.

• Completes adjunct faculty evaluations and conducts teaching observations annually.

• Coordinates the training of all program faculty.

Supports Program, Division Deans, and Associate Deans

• Plans and participates in the program Advisory Committee, ensuring Meeting Minutes, Plan of Work, and Committee membership documents are uploaded to KnightroConnect promptly.

• Consults with Dean/Associate Dean on full-time and adjunct staffing needs.

• Coordinates and assists with student recruitment, retention, and job placement.

• Plans and holds regular program faculty meetings.

• Serves on committees and completes projects as assigned.

• Participate in day/evening/distance learning professional development activities.

• Reviews program budgets with faculty and ensures adherence to approved budget parameters and purchasing procedures.

• Monitors expenditures and facilitates procurement of necessary supplies and equipment in accordance with college and state guidelines.

• Prepare budget requests and place orders for needed supplies and equipment.

• Coordinates catalog reviews and ensures program information remains current and accurate.

• Assists with student recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.

• Serves on committees and completes project assignments as required.

• Acquires and maintains ASE Master Technician Certification.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary technical education.

• Knowledge of WGTC, TSCG, and the State of GA purchasing policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of academic course standards and faculty credentialing requirements.

• Knowledge of West Georgia Technical College’s academic programs.

• Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff.

• Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom and lab content.

• Skill to make timely decisions.

• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.

• Ability to break larger tasks into manageable, smaller tasks.

• Skill in decision-making, problem-solving, and effective communication.

• Skill in accurate grading and record keeping.

• Skill in interpersonal relations and in interacting with the public.

• Oral and written communication skills.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional classroom and lab environment. This role routinely uses standard office, classroom, and lab equipment and technology.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk, or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move classroom/lab equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time instructional position. The workload is Monday through Friday, with day/evening hours (40 hours). Weekends are based on need.

Teaching Load

All courses are face-to-face unless otherwise indicated. The Program Director's pay is based on a 40-hour work week with 20 hours of course contact per week. A minimum of 35 hours per week must be on campus.

Travel

Traveling to other campuses for teaching assignments, meetings, training, and professional development is required.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not intended to cover or list in full the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary and Benefits

This position is eligible for full State of Georgia benefits.

Method of Application

Interested candidates must complete the electronic application process at http://www.westgatech.edu prior to the closing date. Unofficial transcripts, resumes, and proof of applicable certifications and licensure are required for consideration.

For continuous employment, official transcripts and prior employment verification are required within 30 days of hire.

Employment Policy

The Technical College System of Georgia and West Georgia Technical College do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law) in educational programs, activities, admissions or employment. All applicants will be considered; however, only selected applicants may be interviewed. Approval of employment does not constitute a contract. Continued employment is contingent upon job performance and funding.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.