Diesel Technology Full-Time Faculty

11/30/2026

Faculty - Non-Tenure

No

Regular

No

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College

The University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is accepting applications for a Full-Time 11- Month Assistant Teaching Professor for Diesel Technology. University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College provides access to high-quality education that promotes student learning and enables individuals to develop to their fullest potential.

Position Summary:

Full-time faculty are professionals with the responsibility of providing quality
learning experience for UA - Pulaski Technical College students. Faculty perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.

The successful hire will teach Basic Diesel Technology Diagnostics, Diesel Fundamentals Theory, Power Trains, Air Conditioning Systems, Basic Servicing Tractors and Trailers, Advanced Servicing Tractors and Trailers, Electrical Systems and Advanced Diesel Diagnostics, Hydraulics for Mobile Equipment, Diesel Fuel Injection Systems, Brake Systems, and Internship courses as assigned.

General Responsibilities:
This position requires teaching 30 credit hours at the undergraduate level per academic year. This may vary based on the discipline and/or demand. Other responsibilities of this position include:

• Maintenance of office hours/establishing a campus presence in accordance with UA-PTC Campus Presence Policy 623.
• Actively and consistently participating in orientations, professional development workshops, all mandatory or required training, events, and meetings, such as shared governance, commencement, and convocation.
• Establishing and maintaining positive, collaborative working relationships with students, colleagues and staff.
• Demonstrating a willingness to use contemporary educational techniques and technology.
• Maintaining skills or knowledge required for the Diesel industry.
• Utilizing syllabus, Blackboard, timeline of class curriculum and other information to present information in a timely manner for the success of students.
• Providing prompt and accurate records of assessments and final grade reports.
• Demonstrating consistent professionalism with students and commitment to working cooperatively with campus personnel to fulfill the Mission of the College.
• Organizing and hosting advisory committee meetings once each semester to ensure ongoing industry engagement, gather program feedback, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Support student participation in competitions such as SkillsUSA.
• Completing all required reports, including but not limited to, course-level or program-level outcomes assessment and academic program review, within the prescribed time frame.
• Ensuring curriculum is aligned with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
• Summer assignments include but are not limited to teaching, summer camp, and industry specific training.
• Obtaining certifications as it relates to teaching assignments in diesel and industry specific training.
• Other duties as assigned by the department director, school dean, or Provost.

• 5 years of experience in the Diesel Industry.
• 3 current ASE T-Series Certifications or will to obtain within first semester.
• Faculty will possess competence and experience to develop, revise, implement and assess the curriculum to ensure that students are acquiring current knowledge, including familiarity with technology used in classroom settings.  The ability to utilize web-based educational technology is expected.
• Faculty must have flexibility to teach day and evening classes.  Teaching assignments may include our Main Campus and any other sites (including off-campus partner locations) and may involve alternative delivery methods. The possibility of teaching overloads for extra pay exists as well as summer teaching.

• 7+ years of experience in the Diesel Industry
• 6 current ASE T-series certifications

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere.
 

We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

$70,000 annually

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Lyric Seymore
Director of Technical Sciences- South
lseymore@uaptc.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.