An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.
What position does this position report to? Dean, Academic Division of Business and Information Technology What position(s) reports to this position?
None
Minimum Education/Experience
Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology or a Bachelors’ Degree in technical field related to automotive industry
ASE-T Master Certification (applicants must attach a copy of certification using “other document”)
Minimum (5) years’ work experience in diesel or heavy equipment industry
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills.
Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software.
Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.
Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as MineOnline and Moodle).
Organization and attention to detail.
Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system.
Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit.
Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing.
Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts.
Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups.
Must be punctual.
Must be reliable.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Heavy work: this position requires the person to occasionally exert up to 100 pounds of force and frequently exert up to 50 pounds of force and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom and shop area to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with colleagues and students to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
This position requires the person to frequently position self to work on vehicles and engines in lab area, including under vehicle.
This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer; other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents and answer email correspondence.
3. VISUAL ACUITY:
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
4. WORKING CONDITIONS
This position’s essential functions are performed in an indoor, classroom and shop area and classroom activities may occur outside.
This position requires the person to communicate above sufficient noise and exchange accurate information in various situations.
This position requires the person to be able to frequently move in close proximity to mechanical parts and vehicles located in the shop area.
This position requires the person to frequently be exposed to fumes, odors, dusts, and gases associated with an automotive shop area.
Preferred Qualifications
NA
Required Training Work Hours
Day, evening and/or weekend as required by section assignment.
Department Division of Business and IT Job Open Date 03/03/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No HR Contact Beth Holmes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are to thoroughly complete the electronic application and attach the required documents: Cover letter, resume and transcript confirming required college coursework and hours. Please use “other document” to attach a copy of ASE-T Master Certification.
Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.
For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
