Collision Repair Technology Lead Instructor

Northwest Mississippi Community College seeks a full-time, 10-month instructor to lead the Collision Repair Technology program at the Senatobia Campus to excellence by providing modern instruction in the areas of automotive structural repair and refinishing. The selected instructor will foster a professional learning environment and support the college’s reputation for delivering quality instruction and preparing highly qualified graduates for employment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in the field within the last five (5) years 
• Training in the field 
• Education in the field

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Ensure all requirements of college and industry partners are met 
• Maintain professionalism with students, coworkers, and community members 
• Provide excellent classroom and laboratory instruction using positive, engaging, and career-focused teaching methods 
• Prepare lesson plans, job sheets, and laboratory demonstrations 
• Recommend curriculum updates to maintain program relevance 
• Monitor student progress throughout the program 
• Collaborate with instructors and support staff 
• Continuously improve teaching techniques and professional skills 
• Maintain compliance with all professional licensing requirements 
• Teach course material according to syllabus, catalog, and employer expectations 
• Prepare and grade examinations and assignments in a timely manner 
• Implement outcomes assessment and maintain student satisfaction standards 
• Encourage student engagement and retention 
• Begin and end classes on schedule with full instructional periods 
• Maintain accurate attendance, grade, and reporting records 
• Submit reports required by NWCC, the Mississippi Community College Board, and other partners 
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service meetings, and college events 
• Participate in campus and community extracurricular activities with Collision Repair Technology students 
• Supervise laboratory experiences 
• Maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment 
• Maintain inventory of assigned equipment and tools 
• Maintain an active advisory committee with at least two meetings annually 
• Visit industry partners to maintain employer relationships and monitor internships 
• Advise and counsel students 
• Assist students with employment placement 
• Serve on faculty committees 
• Participate in required training and professional development activities 
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the College mission 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the instructor is regularly required to do the following:

• Stand for long periods 
• Talk, hear, view, and assist students 
• Communicate with others in person, telephone, zoom, & live chat
• Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Stand, walk, stoop, or kneel
• Occasionally lift and/or move items of at least 15-20 pounds

APPLICATION

Interested applicants, should attach and submit the following:

• Application at www.northwestms.edu
• Resume
• Transcript

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year, open access public community college primarily serving 11 counties in northwest Mississippi. Our vision states that “Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students’ lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services.” 

Accreditation

Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College p