"Automotive Technology Instructor (Bachelor's Degree), Full-Time"

Job Description

Job Number: FAC00367P

Position Title: Automotive Technology Instructor (Bachelor's Degree), Full-Time

Position Type: Faculty Full Time Tenure Track

Number of Months Assignment: 10

Starting Date: ASAP

Salary: Dependent upon academic background and educational experience. Please visit our website at http://www.riohondo.edu/hr/hr-documents/ to see the faculty salary schedule.

FLSA: Exempt

Location: Main Campus, High School partners

Department: Automotive Technology

Open Date: 09/04/2025

Closing Date: 10/04/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Basic Function/Definition

Automotive Technology currently consists of General Automotive, Heavy Equipment, Alternative Fuels, Bureau of Automotive Smog Programs and Factory supported programs. Among the courses taught are beginning, intermediate and advanced classes. Classes are offered both on and off the campus during the day, evenings and weekends. Facilities on campus included 6 labs which all have been remodeled and a fleet of 80 training vehicles. The program is NATEF certified in Automotive, ATMA Certified- Association of Technology Management, and Applied Technology, ATTS Certified- Automotive Technician Training Standards. The successful candidate must be ASE certified in G1, and all eight (master) certified in order to teach plus L1 for those teaching Engine Performance within one year of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

For faculty assigned to teach upper division courses in disciplines where the masters degree is not generally expected or available, but where a related bachelors or associate degree is generally expected or available, possession of either: (A) any masters degree or equivalent foreign degree and two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty members teaching assignment (*automotive technology*) and any appropriate licensure; or (B) any bachelors degree or equivalent foreign degree and six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty members teaching assignment (*automotive technology*) and any appropriate licensure.

Responsibilities

Under general direction:

• Instruct students in the assigned discipline
• Develop curricula, instructional methodology, strategies
• Advise students in both group and individual contacts
• Assist students in improving time management and learning skills
• Participate in institutional activities including but not limited to flex and staff development
• Perform peer reviews as required in the association contract
• Participate in other contractually required activities
• Meet regularly with discipline/division peers
• Provide support for discipline/division recruitment, research and development
• Participate on institutional committees and activities
• Work towards continuous personal growth and development
• Perform other duties as directed or specified by Board Policy, California Education Code, or Faculty Association contract.
• Assignments may be either day or evening, weekday or weekends or online.

Foreign Degrees

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials

Full and current Automotive Service Excellence, (ASE) Certification in A1-Engine Repair, A2-Automatic Transmission, A3-Manual Drive Train and Axles, A4-Suspension and Steering, A5-Brakes, A6-Engine Repair, A7-Electrical/Electrical Systems, A8-Engine Performance. ASE G1-Certification ASE L1 Certification as well as all other ASE Educational Foundation/NATEF Standards for current Program Instructor Certification.

Desired Qualifications

Masters degree in a related field, plus 10 years of applicable work experience.

Position Description

Applications are currently being accepted for Automotive Technology Instructor. This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track position. The Full-Time Automotive Technology Bachelors Degree Instructor position may include additional responsibilities with accompanying assigned release time as the B.S. Program Coordinator for Auto Tech.

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date. Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed: Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions) Résumé/Curriculum Vitae Complete transcripts of all college/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted). NOTE: Transcripts from multiple colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded. Transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date (please circle conferral date on transcripts). Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified. PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

Special Instructions to Applicants

SELECTION PROCESS AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: *Please note this is a tentative timeline and subject to change. Application deadline: 10/4/25 Application screening: Week of 10/6/25 Applications are initially screened for completeness and Minimum Qualifications. Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review. First level interview: 11/6/25 Final interview tentatively planned for: TBD