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M/H Truck Diesel Technology Instructor - South Arkansas College

Listed: 05/29/2026
Listing Expires: 05/29/2026

Job Description

South Arkansas College is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, faculty position as a Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel Technology instructor for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Division. Reporting to the Dean of Career and Technical Education, this individual will work in the Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel Technology program of study. The individual will teach college credit courses including, but not limited to, Electrical Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Brake Systems, Drive Train Technology, Engine Repair, and HVAC. The individual will be responsible for instruction and curriculum development. In addition, the position will lead out in CTE Division recruiting, the college’s student organization SkillsUSA, and in the development of divisional work-based learning/internship program opportunities. The position requires the individual to possess strong interpersonal skills, good communication and computer skills, a student-centered philosophy, and excellent organizational skills. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institutional policy.

Salary: Annual salary to commensurate with education and experience. Plus, excellent benefit package.

Supervisory Responsibilities: NA

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and revise curriculum, syllabi, course materials, assessments, etc., as needed
  • Deliver program curriculum to secondary and postsecondary students
  • Along with the Dean and faculty of the CTE Division, lead divisional recruiting efforts
  • Work with faculty and students as the lead SkillsUSA advisor
  • CTE work-based learning/internship program development (template for all CTE programs)
  • Maintain up-to-date student records
  • Collaborate with industry partners through program advisory committee
  • Attend program-related professional development as needed
  • Assist with student recruitment
  • Participate in divisional activities
  • Collaborate with other areas/colleagues of the college, including serving on the College Shared Governance committee(s) to promote the functions of the college
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities:
  • Possess knowledge and skill necessary to present program curriculum
  • Be able to operate the program’s diesel equipment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • The ability to use professional technology to conduct college-related business (ex. Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Ability to teach in both in-person and online modalities using the College LMS (Blackboard Ultra)

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Applicant must hold an Associate’s degree in Diesel Technology, or be willing to pursue an Associate’s degree; with a minimum of 3 years’ recent work experience as a M/H Truck diesel service technician.

Preferred Education and Experience: Applicant must hold an Associate’s degree in Diesel Technology, or be willing to pursue an Associate’s degree; with a minimum of 5 years’ recent work experience as a M/H Truck diesel service technician, ASE certification in the areas to be taught, and teaching experience.

Physical Requirements: The individual must be able to stand for long periods of time. The individual must be able to operate all program equipment. The individual must be able to lift 50 pounds.

APPLICATION PROCESS (PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS TO APPLY):

Applicants must complete the South Arkansas College application form available at www.southark.edu/jobs. Resumes, transcripts, and reference list may accompany, but will not replace the application.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.

The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.

Chosen Candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and have acceptable background results, provide any certificates of training (if the candidates possess any) or Licenses, Official Transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), must have a clean driving record and must complete all new hire paperwork prior to starting work. This is a safety-sensitive position and subject to drug testing.

Job Info

Job Category: Education
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: El Dorado, Arkansas
Compensation: Annual salary to commensurate with education and experience. Plus, excellent benefit package.

Contact Info

Name: Brandi R Cotterman
Phone Number: (870) 864-7146
Email: bcotterman@southark.edu

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