Hawkeye Community College's Diesel Technology program has a proud history of producing highly skilled graduates who have advanced to prominent positions within the industry. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced instructor to teach courses focused on Over-the-Road Diesel Trucks. Are you ready to inspire and guide the next generation of Diesel Technology professionals? If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting and rare opportunity to join our team and make a lasting impact on students and the industry alike.
At Hawkeye Community College, we understand that great instructors make all the difference. We believe students learn best from those who have real-world experience and firsthand knowledge of what it takes to excel in the field. Employers today seek versatile, skilled individuals who can adapt to the evolving demands of the workforce. Our programs are designed to help students build a solid foundation of technical skills and professional competencies needed for success in a dynamic industry. With the guidance of experienced faculty who bring both academic expertise and industry insights, students are well-prepared to meet and exceed these expectations.
This full-time, nine-month position involves teaching courses within the Diesel Technology program, with primary instructional assignments focused on diesel engine fundamentals through the latest emissions systems and over-the-road tractor-trailer maintenance. Key responsibilities include planning and guiding the learning process to achieve curriculum goals while establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects. The role also involves active participation as a department member with a strong focus on student learning, facilitating discipline-related activities, assessing student achievement, providing academic advising, and contributing to departmental committee work.
Teaching assignments may occur during both day and evening hours across various formats, including face-to-face, and online. A typical full-time teaching load is 15 credit hours per term. The instructor is expected to maintain collaborative relationships with the Dean, fellow faculty, college divisions, prospective employers, and the community. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
We are interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role model to inspire our students and lead a strong faculty team. The college provides a two-year faculty induction & mentoring program to support our newest faculty members. The public wants training opportunities and the industry needs trained professionals - it is a great time for our Diesel Technology program to address both.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College's mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Diesel Truck Technology Instructors are expected to teach approximately five days per week (typically Monday-Friday), with assignments that may include day, evening, or weekend courses delivered in face-to-face, online, or hybrid formats. Work is performed in a combination of classroom, shop, laboratory, and office settings, often involving the use of technology such as learning management systems, diagnostic software, and digital tools. Instruction may also take place in diesel truck shop environments, where exposure to noise, fumes, and heavy equipment is common.
The position requires frequent use of hand-eye coordination and visual acuity to operate diagnostic equipment, computers, and read technical manuals. Instructors must regularly utilize arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp and manipulate small tools and equipment components. Physical activities such as sitting, standing, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds, and moving between office, shop, and classroom areas are routine parts of the job.
Full time 9-month contractual position beginning in August 2025 with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick leave; tuition reimbursement / tuition remission; and a choice of retirement programs-IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
All application materials must be submitted by Wednesday, March 12, 2025 by 11:59 PM CST.
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