UAF Community & Technical College - Term Assistant Professor of Diesel / Heavy Equipment and Automotive Technology
Fairbanks, AK • Posted 2026-07-22
Position Description
UAF Community & Technical College - Term Assistant Professor of Diesel / Heavy Equipment and Automotive Technology UAF Community & Technical College is seeking an innovative and motivated Term Assistant Professor for our Diesel/Heavy Equipment and Automotive Technology programs. This position offers a dynamic teaching environment with assignments that may occur during day, evening, and/or weekend hours. Instruction may take place on campus, at off-campus locations, or in rural communities, and may also include seminars and other specialized training opportunities. This position is term funded through June 30 and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion. CTC's Automotive program is nationally certified by the ASE Education Foundation in the area of Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR)emphasizing hands-on training and in-class experience. Students work on a variety of vehicles and large trucks, electrical and air systems, diesel and gas engines, engine electronics, transmissions, differentials, crawler tractor undercarriages, steering and final drives. Our faculty members' level of teaching, outreach and service efforts help maintain the integrity of the program within the community and ensure the quality of program graduates. The program's credibility rests on this integrity, as does the placement of graduates who look to local community organizations for post-graduate employment. To thrive in this role, you will be ASE Master certified and recognized by our industry partners as having the ability to teach the required courses in a competent and safe manner. Your recent experience in the automotive field (10 years or more) as well as with diesel / heavy equipment instruction or maintenance will be used on a daily basis as you prepare your students for success. - Associate degree or comparable private sector and/or military training - Current ASE Master Automobile Technician Certification
Key Requirements & Qualifications
- - Associate degree or comparable private sector and/or military training
- - Current ASE Master Automobile Technician Certification
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is required.
- Cover letter detailing qualifications for this position
- Must be ASE Master technician eligible. The successful candidate may be required to provide proof of certification prior to start date.
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