Automotive Instructor Jobs

Who are we:

Are you ready to work at a dynamic institution that believes in higher education with lower obstacles? Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (now known as Franklin Cummings Tech) is a nationally accredited non-profit, technical college serving Eastern Massachusetts and beyond. The college was seeded in 1791 with funds from the estate of Benjamin Franklin given to the City of Boston to proliferate access to education and level the playing field for aspiring talent with meager financial means.

Today, Franklin Cummings Tech continues to build on that legacy by offering post-secondary education in high-demand technical and skilled trade fields that lead to excellent careers. Our majors intentionally focus on select industries connected to sustainability and the clean energy transition including electric vehicle technology, smart manufacturing, practical electricity, power engineering, heat pumps/HVAC, biotechnology, automation, construction management, and more.

With a mission to deliver transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement, we offer a unique mix of certificate and degree-granting programs that appeal to enterprising students and respond to employer’s demand for a well-prepared workforce. Intentional partnerships with the industries we serve coupled with high graduation and job placement rates, recently attracted the largest philanthropic gift in the history of the college from the Cummings Foundation.

Last year, Franklin Cummings Tech educated more than 1,000 learners across three student types: 1) certificate and degree seekers, 2) continuing education clients, and 3) high schoolers pursuing early college. As further evidence that our mission holds resonance, this year the college tracked a 25% year-over-year jump in fall new student enrollment and applications soared.

We seek team members who are optimistic, entrepreneurial, data-informed, and excited about the prospect of continuing to strategically increase student success outcomes and total enrollment from 1,000 learners today to at least 1,500 learners by 2030. Join us in this mission-driven work!

Position Summary:

The Instructor in Automotive Technology at Franklin Cummings Tech involves teaching in person on a full-time basis using Canvas Learning Management System, and other appropriate means in the Department of Automotive Technology.

Courses include:

Automotive Engines (both lecture and lab)– covering all aspects of automotive internal combustion engines including design, nomenclature, operational theory, mechanisms, bearings, lubrication, and engine overhaul procedure for the servicing of engines.

Automotive Safety and Technology (lecture and lab) – covering present and future automotive safety/technology, equipment/tool identification and safety procedures when repairing vehicles, batteries, high voltage batteries, hybrid vehicles and fuel cells. Lab focuses on safety, service and maintenance of vehicles including ICE, electric and bio-fuel vehicles.

Through teaching, participation in institutional initiatives, and pursuing professional development, the faculty member contributes to the mission, outcomes, and strategic plan of the department and the College. Faculty at Franklin Cummings Tech embrace the opportunity to support a diverse group of young people in meeting a range of academic and other challenges to prepare for successful and rewarding careers in technological fields.

Key Responsibilities of full-time Faculty:

• Teach a minimum of 15 contact hours with available overtime hours.
• Availability to meet with students when needed.
• Use of course texts, outlines, and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and department policies. Any deviations from the course syllabus must be approved by the department chair.
• Respond to chair and administrative requests in a timely manner and complete all responsibilities effectively; prompt in keeping appointments, attending meetings (when possible), starting classes on time.
• Respond to students in a timely manner
• Evaluate student achievement and provide timely feedback while maintaining accurate student records in the CANVAS LMS. Provide adequate support to students and maintain a respectful, professional rapport.
• Participation in communications with the college and department. This includes utilizing the college Dropout Detective warning system to alert advisors when students falter.
• Demonstrate effective teaching including preparation, meeting course goals, organization and presentation of material, student involvement, and classroom management
• Collaborate with other college departments (academic, student affairs, enrollment, development) for the mutual benefit of all.

Qualifications:

• Three or more years work experience in Automotive Diagnosis and Repair for ICE and alternative fuel vehicles
• One or more years instructional experience
• The ability to communicate effectively and connect with adult learners.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Automotive Service Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized college or university with related major;
• Two or more years teaching or mentoring experience at the college or senior secondary levels

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names, titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately. Cover letter should be addressed to Marvin Loiseau Ed.D., Dean of Academics and Student Affairs, at hr@franklincummings.edu.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology complies with all state and federal guidelines that pertain to Covid-19. All employees are expected to comply with current Covid precautions, which are subject to change.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Franklin Cummings Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on any grounds protected under federal, state, or local law, including race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, disability (including those related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other characteristic or activity protected under federal, state or local law.