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Application Close Date/Time: Monday, January 15th, at 6PM CT 

This position is a Full-Time, Tenure-Track, Parkland Academic Employees (PAE) appointment.
Salary is commensurate with experience. 

The tenure track faculty member is primarily responsible for providing lecture and laboratory instruction to students in the Diesel Power Equipment Technology program, the AGCO technician program, and/or the CNH technician program. This position coordinates courses, maintains tools and lab equipment, and collaborates with full-time and part-time faculty and staff. Tenure-Track Faculty teach a full-time load as per the PAE bargaining agreement.  They advise and mentor students and participate in governance of their departments and the college.

Robust benefits, including medical insurance with no monthly premiums, dental, life, disability, retirement plans, flexible spending, dependent care, EAP, work/life balance with generous paid time off, and tuition waiver.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
  
• Cover letter 
  
• Resume or CV
• Copy of official transcripts from the institution where you received your highest degree. If hired, certified official transcript is required.

For more information and to apply, visit www.parkland.edu/careers

Essential Job Functions

• Perform professional duties in accordance with established policies and procedures of the college.
• Instruct lecture and lab courses related to the repair of agricultural equipment, construction equipment and heavy trucks. Topics include, but are not limited to diesel engines, harvesting equipment, truck suspensions, brakes and chassis, transmissions and final drives, electrical/electronic systems, engine rebuilding, fuel systems, emissions systems, and hydraulics.
• Develop, implement, and maintain instructional materials and assessments at the course and program levels to ensure students meet all learning outcomes and are well-prepared for a career in diesel repair.
• Prepare course syllabus for each course and distribute it early in each term.
• Ensure compliance with all college and industry safety rules, regulations, and standards for the safe set-up, operation, maintenance, storage, and repair of lab equipment and materials.
• Actively recruit students via campus events, high school visits, community events, and one-on-one meetings.
• Advise/mentor students.
• Engage students through regular office hours and provide timely response to student questions.

Minimum Requirements:

• AAS Degree in Diesel Technology or similar field and 3 years of work experience as a technician working with agricultural equipment, construction equipment, and/or heavy trucks, or equivalent combination of education and experience (must complete an AAS or higher degree prior to tenure).
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check with fingerprinting.