Hudson County Community College Looking for Diesel Mechanic Instructor, Part-Time, CEWD Full Time

Hudson County Community College

Position Vacancy Notice

Diesel Mechanic
Instructor, Part-Time, CEWD

(Grant-funded)

Posting date: February 1, 2024

THE OPPORTUNITY:

This is an exciting time to be a part of the HCCC community. The College recently launched its
2021-24 Strategic Plan, the culmination of which will align with the College’s 50^th anniversary in 2024. The College was
recognized by the Association of Community College Trustees as the recipient of the 2021 ACCT Northeast Region Equity Award. HCCC has
recently been named one of 101 recipients, 1 of only 7 community colleges to be distinguished for the Higher Education Excellence in
Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity
and inclusion. HCCC’s Culinary Arts Institute was ranked as the #6 Culinary Arts program in the United States by Best Choice Schools.
Most recently, the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) selected HCCC as one of twenty-four colleges
nationwide to be named a “2022 Most Promising Place to Work in Community Colleges.”

Department/Division
Introduction

The School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development is an exciting and entrepreneurial office within
the College that offers a wide variety of non-credit classes, courses, seminars, and training sessions for the community. These offerings
are focused on revitalizing careers, upgrading skills and credentials, growing businesses, and pursuing pastimes and passions. Additionally,
the HCCC Center for Business & Industry (CBI) is the area leader in developing and delivering educational classes and programs for
Hudson County’s businesses, organizations, and individuals. Join a winning team focused on serving the educational training needs of
the Hudson County business community.

Position Summary/Job Description

This position is an exciting
opportunity for current diesel professionals and retirees to apply their skills and experience in educating the next generation of Diesel
Mechanics. Effective presentation skills and expertise in problem-solving approaches are essential in building rapport with students and
promoting learning. The Diesel Mechanic Instructor is responsible for classroom and lab instruction, and providing quality instruction for a
diverse student population. In addition to instructional duties, the Instructor will prepare course outlines and objectives, evaluate
courses offered, and advise students. Part-time staff is authorized to work up to 24 hours a week.

Responsibilities:

· Prepare students for success in the field of Diesel Technology.

·
Deliver classroom instruction, and evaluate and advise students.

· Design and implement instructional activities that are
appropriate, meaningful and promote learning.

· Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as approved by the dean.

· Adhere to the course guidelines and ensure that content covers approved competencies.

· Use methods appropriate to
the course to evaluate student performance.

· Actively promote and recruit for programs within and outside of the College.

· Promote diversity and cultural competency.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Academic Dean or Vice
President of Academic Affairs.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

– 3+ years of Diesel Technician
experience.

– Instructional skills

– Problem-solving and multi-tasking skills

– Technical expertise

– HS
diploma/ GED.

– Demonstrated ability to interact with a culturally diverse population and to effectively and respectfully function
and communicate within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

· CDL A Operating license

· Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
or equivalent industry-related training

· Automated Service Excellence (ASE) Master Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Certification

Applications

For full consideration please send a resume, cover letter, salary expectations, and a list of three
professional references directed to the Associate Director, Supply Chain and Logistics,Center for Workforce Innovation, Continuing Education
and Workforce Development when applying at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hccc/jobs/4360843/diesel-mechanic-instructor-part-time?keywords=dies&pagetype=jobOppo
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HCCC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:We value and appreciate all employees and acknowledge the importance of a
comprehensive benefit program. Below is a brief glance of HCCC benefits, perks, and discounts offered to employees. For more detailed
information about employee benefits please visit: https://www.hccc.edu/administration/hr/benefits-pensions.html.

As a New Jersey First Act
Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

HCCC
is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning and working
environment. Decisions on employment are made on the basis of the qualifications of an individual for the particular position being filled.
Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

OVERVIEW:

Hudson County Community College serves one
of the most ethnically diverse and densely populated communities in the United States. The College is a vibrant, urban institution of higher
education whose mission is to provide its diverse communities with inclusive, high-quality educational programs and services that promote
student success and upward social and economic mobility.

More than 90% of HCCC’s students receive scholarships, grants, and
loans to finance their education, and the College’s extensive financial aid program helps connect students with the resources they
need. To date, the College’s Foundation has raised over $3.5 million for student scholarships, and HCCC ranks first in the state of
New Jersey for its award of Community College Opportunity Grant funds. About half of its more than 12,000 credit students identify as
Hispanic, and more than 33% of all students were born outside of the U.S. In 2021, HCCC had two students selected from a national applicant
pool to receive the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.

Hudson County Community
College has three campuses. The largest campus is located at the heart of Jersey City’s Journal Square, which is approximately 20
minutes from New York City. The College has a North Hudson Campus, located in Union City, New Jersey and an additional location at the
Hudson County Schools of Technology in Secaucus, New Jersey. The College offers 70 degree and certificate programs and more than 300-day,
evening, and weekend courses throughout its three-campus network.

Hudson County Community College is committed to delivering
high-quality educational experiences. HCCC is a member of the Achieving the Dream network of community colleges. Achieving the
Dream is a national reform network of high-performing community colleges that are focused on leveraging data-informed best practices to
promote equitable outcomes.

HCCC has two campus Libraries that provide welcoming common spaces that encourage exploration, creation,
and collaboration between students, faculty, and a broader community. Our resources include a collection comprised of over 60,000 print and
online books, 130 online databases, and approximately 67,000 periodicals (mostly online), nearly 2,000 DVDs, and a number of select
streaming videos. In support of our many English Language Learners, our ESL collection offers a rich array of fiction and non-fiction books
categorized by reading level to meet a variety of needs.

The Glen Gabert Library, located on the Journal Square campus, is the home
of the Hudson County Community College Archive Collection which offers access to the rich history of HCCC and its impact on Jersey City and
the surrounding community. The North Hudson Campus Library is located at our Union City location. 

The libraries are open seven
days a week while offering a variety of digital technologies that offer pathways to learning and content acquisition. Some of the available
technologies include Makerspace facilities for podcasting, 3D printing, crafts, and more, a combination of PC and Macintosh computers,
scanners, printers, virtual reality headsets, learning hubs, and prayer and meditation rooms.

The College boasts several signature
programs, including a nationally recognized Culinary Arts Institute and Nursing Program. The College’s Culinary Arts Institute is one
of only three programs in the New York Metropolitan region to hold accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary
Federation Education Foundation. The Culinary Arts Institute features state-of-the-art facilities and a hands-on program that prepares
students for a range of careers in the hospitality industry. The College recently announced the dedication of the Bloomberg Finance Lab,
which provides students with real-world experience to prepare them for employment in banks, corporations, and government agencies.

A
leader in workforce development, HCCC hosted The Aspen Institute’s Workforce Leadership Academy, which was the first to be offered in
partnership with a community college. The Hudson County Workforce Leadership Academy was funded through a combination of public and private
donors that included JPMorgan Chase, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the County of Hudson, the
LeFrak Family, and Mack-Cali.