"Automotive Services Assistant Professor (TENURE TRACK)"

Position Title

Automotive Services Assistant Professor (TENURE TRACK)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Faculty teaching in our Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Automotive Service Technician Program are required to obtain and maintain ASE technician certification. Candidates are not required to have their ASE certification to interview, but must show proof of obtaining this certification by 6/30/26 to be hired. Certification is at the expense of the candidate. More information about obtaining your ASE certification can be found at https://www.ase.com/

Description of Position

The Contra Costa College Automotive Services Department is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Automotive Service Technician Program. This assignment begins Fall 2026.

The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community. We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.

We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.

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Location

Contra Costa College

Salary

Initial salary placement for full-time, tenure track positions is based on academic degree(s), upper/graduate level units earned, teaching experience and/or qualifying related professional occupation experience which ranges from $68,136 to $112,848 per year (Up to $132k).

Position Status

Tenure-Track

Department

C8046-Automotive Svcs/Appliance Rep.

Discipline

Automotive Technology

Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college.

Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
2. participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
3. collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
4. engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
5. participating in department, division, and college committees;
6. participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
7. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
8. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
9. informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
10. preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
11. maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
12. posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
13. participating in Colleges shared governance processes.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

EDUCATION

Note: Degrees must be from an accredited college/university

Any bachelors degree or higher and two years of professional experience.
- OR -
Any associate degree and six years of professional experience.

The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty members teaching assignment. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a masters degree.

License/Certificates/Credentials

Drivers License and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications

Desirable Qualifications

1. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician
2. Demonstrated skills in collaborative teamwork with male and female colleagues modeling inclusivity.
3. Ability to teaching/mentoring students or entry level technicians from varying socio-economically and culturally diverse
4. Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.

Job Dates

Job Open Date: 12/11/2025
Job Close Date: 01/15/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Fall 2026

Employee Benefits

Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:
- Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
- Dental and vision
- Flexible spending (125) plan
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
- Sabbatical Leave

How to Apply

1. Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position...
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