Lecturer Collision Repair
Can you talk restoring HVAC, cooling systems and critical vehicle systems components and what about preparing vehicle components for refinishing? Are you passionate about making a difference in our youth’s lives / those changing their career pathway? Then this could be the position for you.
As part of our ongoing commitment to inspiring students and communities to succeed UCOL’s is seeking a highly motivated lecturer, or suitably qualified professional to support delivery of our NZC in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing L3 and Trades Academy/U-Skills programmes.
This is a permanent 40 hours/week position. The successful candidate will be a qualified panelbeater with a minimum of Trade Certificate, Advanced Trade Certificate or NZ Certification at level 4 or equivalent qualification and ideally a minimum of five (5) years current industry experience. It would be a strong advantage if you have mentored apprentices and also held the NZ Certificate in Adult Literacy & Numeracy Education (NZCALNE), the NZ Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching (NZCAT) or equivalent and unit 4098 workbased assessor, however these are not a requirement.
This position, based at UCOL’s Manawatū Campus in Palmerston North, will require you to be hands on, facilitating one on one learning, mentoring, motivating and working with students both individually and as a group, so your well-tuned rapport and communication skills will be required. As well as working with a dynamic team you will have the full support of the Academic Portfolio Manager with all delivery resources and practical assessments fully developed.
We want your energy, creativity, passion and intelligence. Help us meet the needs of our region. Work with us to be the best of the best. Join the UCOL whanau and, together, let’s deliver a bigger, brighter and better future.
Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to complete New Zealand Police Vetting as part of the Children's Act 2014.
Skills & Experience
· Relevant industry qualification (e.g. Trade Certificate, Advanced Trade Certificate or NZ Certification at level 4) or equivalent
· Experience delivering at the tertiary level and/or industry experience (ideally 5 years); with training and supporting apprentices an advantage.
· An Adult Tertiary Teaching qualification and/or the NZ Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education and/or unit 4098 workbased assessor or be working toward these is desirable.
