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Faculty - One-Year Professional in Residence, Collision Repair Technology

Position Number: 6274562
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Vocational & Technical - Automotive Technology

Faculty - One-Year Professional in Residence, Collision Repair Technology

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: FT Faculty
Job Number: FY2504344
Closing: 6/16/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

The Department of Applied Engineering and Transportation Technologies (www.uvu.edu/auto) invites applications for a one-year Professional in Residence faculty position in Collision Repair Technology to begin August 2025. (This is a placeholder for a tenure-track position.)

The collision repair technology professional in residence faculty develops and teaches undergraduate courses in collision repair and may teach in one or more of these other areas: fundamentals of vehicle construction, nonstructural repair, structural repair, refinishing, surface preparation, panel replacement, panel, alignment, paint blending, color matching, tinting, detailing, estimating, damage analysis, welding and cutting, plastic repair. Other areas may include automotive repair, diesel and hydraulics, electric or hybrid vehicles, etc. In addition, the professional in residence is engaged service-wise with the community through activities such as community outreach, industry partnering, and curriculum alignment to meet the needs of industry partners. Faculty may be required to teach day, evening, weekend, online, blended, or off-campus courses. (This is a placeholder for a tenure-track position.)

Utah Valley University places a strong emphasis on teaching. Faculty members are expected to develop a learning environment and activities that help students achieve their learning objectives. UVU encourages applicants with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and expertise to apply.
Utah Valley University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement contribution.

Summary of Responsibilities

Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms, online, and laboratories, through demonstration, discussion, visual aids, individualized instruction, lectures, and other appropriate methods for educational delivery.
Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught. Prepares instructional materials. Evaluates student performance using appropriate testing and grading procedures.
Engages service-wise with the community through activities such as community outreach, industry partnering, and curriculum alignment to meet the needs of industry partners.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a relevant associate's degree
At least two years of relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge of ASE certifications
Knowledge of I-Car certifications and training
Knowledge of OEM and industry approved repair techniques
Knowledge of industry experience of collision repair and transportation technology procedures and trends
Knowledge of and expertise in current technology trends in collision repair and transportation technology
Knowledge of advanced vehicle (ADAS), hybrid and electric vehicle systems
Knowledge of collision repair and refinishing processes
Skills and experience in non-structural, structural, damage analysis, plastic repair, estimating and refinishing of collision damaged vehicles
Skills and experience in the analysis and repair of advanced vehicle systems, ADAS/hybrid/ electric vehicles
Skills in diagnosis and repair of advanced braking, steering and suspension and supplemental restraint systems
Skills in diagnostics and repair of collision damaged electrical systems
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Effective verbal and technical written communication skills
Effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to teach lecture and hands-on lab courses.
Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, agency administrators, and community practitioners from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in solving problems.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to plan measurable objectives, prepare instructional materials, and follow an approved curriculum.
Ability to assess student work and maintain and submit accurate and current plans, reports, and records involving student accountability, attendance, and performance.
Ability to use a classroom learning management system, such as Canvas.
Ability to interpret the University's core values (exceptional care, exceptional accountability, and exceptional results) as they apply to courses they teach.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/4960389/faculty-one-year-professional-in-residence-collision-repair-technology

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