Diesel Technology Instructor

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Job Description

The Great Basin College Career and Technical Education Department seeks a broadly trained Diesel Technology expert to complement its existing program in Elko Nevada. The position will be based in Elko, with some travel within the service area required. This is a tenure track B Plus position. The “B Plus” contract is for teaching an extended year program, slightly longer than the traditional two semesters. This is to accommodate a condensed, one-year Associate degree program.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a certified Diesel trade school is minimum, Associate’s degree or higher is preferred.

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in diesel, mining related equipment repair & maintenance

• ASE Master Certified as Medium/Heavy Truck Technician preferred.

• Teaching experience in a community college or technical field is preferred

Responsibilities:

• Teach all aspects of heavy equipment repair and maintenance

• Participate in diesel advisory board meetings

• May be required to teach evening or distance education classes

• Use online learning management to deliver course content and assessments

• Participate in Faculty Senate and college committees as assigned

• Advise students in Career and Technical Education programs

• Develop and update curriculum to keep Diesel program current

• Attend professional development training

• Travel within the state as necessary, with or without accommodations under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)

• Other duties as assigned

Salary and Benefits:

Annual salary range is $60,000 - $73,000 commensurate with experience and education.

Nevada System of Higher Education benefits package includes a 401(a) defined contribution retirement plan with employees contributing 15.25 % and a matching 15.25% from the employer, medical/dental/vision plan, benefit time, 11 paid holidays, and tuition waiver at Nevada System of Higher Education colleges for the employee and family. There is no state income tax in Nevada.

Application review begins March 1, 2021. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice after March 1, 2021 when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review.

The following must be attached to your application:

Resume/CV – List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter

Three Supervisory References – Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

Transcripts and/or Certifications – If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position. Unofficial transcripts/certifications must be received prior to interview.

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcripts are sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Great Basin College Human Resources Office within 30 days from the effective date of employment. Regionally accredited institutions must have awarded academic degrees.

An online background check will be required of the selected applicant; a third party administrator will perform this.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

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References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

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All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.