Career Center

Davidson-Davie Community College (DDCC) is an award-winning institution known for a commitment to excellence and student success. The Davidson-Davie community is dedicated to providing students a high quality education designed to prepare them to live and work in an increasingly interconnected world. To this end, DDCC celebrates the value of a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. DDCC faculty and staff are passionate about equity and our responsibility to work with each unique student to support them in successfully attaining their goals.

Davidson-Davie's benefits and other resources make it possible to excel both professionally and personally. We are a dynamic community that supports and celebrates the success of all of its members. The future is here!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Faculty, Diesel and Heavy Equipment is a full-time position responsible for designing and implementing learning strategies for students; developing course syllabi and instructional materials; maintaining instructional records; maintaining a safe laboratory environment; communicating equipment, and supply needs; participating in College activities and committees; and other duties which support the mission and initiatives of the College.  This position reports directly to the Division Chair, Professional and Technical Careers.  Faculty, Diesel and Heavy Equipment has the following responsibilities:

1. Promote College mission, vision and values
2. Teach assigned courses at various locations to meet program needs, including, but not limited to day, evening, and weekend
3. Ensure that each class session contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency
4. Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate, timely feedback
5. Provide and/or facilitate quality experiences in the classroom and practical setting to meet program needs
6. Develop course syllabi and provide appropriate written information to students concerning course evaluation and criteria
7. Incorporate appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning 
8. Assist in the evaluation of courses and programs
9. Prepare and submit instructional records, reports and grades established by institutional policy.
10. Attend appropriate College and School meetings
11. Assist in student recruitment and retention
12. Maintain accessibility to students, faculty and staff
13. Maintain a high level of sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.
14. Participate in professional development to enhance instructional and technical skills
15. Perform other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the College.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Associates Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Diesel and Heavy Equipment or related field or a minimum of 3 years related work experience
• Creativity and openness to change
• Strong computer skills and commitment to the use of technology in instruction
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with others in a team environment
• Effectiveness in the following College organizational competencies:

            - Translating College purpose, values, and vision into organizational action

            - Collaborating and facilitating

            - Creating and innovating

            - Anticipating and responding to change

            - Providing vision and leadership

            - Assessment of student learning

            - Engagement and assessment of successful student retention models

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in a related field
• Teaching experience in a community college
• ASE Certified in Diesel and/or automotive field
• Experience in a professional repair facility
• Class A commercial driver’s license

About Davidson-Davie County Community College

Davidson County Community College is a member of the North Carolina Community College system. DCCC serves Davidson/Davie and adjoining counties with the main campus located on the border of Lexington and Thomasville, and the Davie campus located in Mocksville. We also have three satellite education centers in the area for students who find it convenient to study in a smaller environment. Davidson County Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. (See Davidson County Community College website – www.davidsonccc.edu – Street Address: 297 DCCC Road, Thomasville, NC 27360-7385 – Post Office Address: P.O. Box 1287, Lexington, NC 27293-1287)Davidson County Community College’s mission is to develop minds, inspire imaginations, and prepare students for enhanced career and educational opportunities within a changing global environment.

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