"Automotive Technology Instructor (Full-time tenure track to begin instruction Fall 2025)"

Position Summary

The Automotive Technology Program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation and is a certified training partner with Toyota Motor North America. Within Automotive Technology there are two distinct programs-Automobile and Light-Duty Truck Technology, and Medium and Heavy-Duty Truck Technology. The mission of the Automotive Technology program is to provide innovative educational opportunities that promote life-long learning thereby assisting each student in the attainment of their educational and career goals; to demonstrate academic rigor in the advancement of each learner within their chosen occupation; to instill within the student a personal/professional commitment to uphold the high standards and uplift the integrity of the automotive industry; and to continually integrate current and future industry standards within the curriculum.

This is a full-time tenure track instructor of Automotive Technology- Automobile and Light Truck and Medium/Heavy-Duty Truck Technology. This 10-month (175 days) assignment will include a wide variety of courses included in the college's Automotive Technology Program. The schedule may consist of day, evening and/or weekend classes.

This position is contingent upon funding and final Board approval.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, cultural background, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff.
• AND
• Possession of any bachelor's degree or higher AND two years of professional experience, OR Any associate degree AND six years of professional experience. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. OR The equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASE Master (A1-A8) Automotive Technician Certification, or ASE Master (T1-T8) Medium/Heavy-Duty Truck Certification or equivalent manufacturer-specific certification(s).
• ASE G1, A9, L1-L4 Certification or equivalent manufacturer-specific advanced engine certification(s).
• Community college and/or industry teaching experience in automotive (light-duty, heavy-duty, or off-highway equipment) technology.
• Experience in developing new courses, instructional plans, and classroom experiences.
• A minimum of six (6) years of full-time experience in an automobile/light-duty truck or medium/heavy-duty truck or off-highway/construction equipment service and repair facility.
• Active involvement in automotive (light-duty, heavy-duty, or off-highway equipment) related or automotive teaching-related professional organizations.
• Experience using various instructional technologies in both a classroom and laboratory setting.
• State of California Smog Inspector Technician license, State of California Smog Repair Technician license and State of California Smog Instructor license.

Recruitment Dates

Recruitment Start Date: 01/27/2025
Recruitment End Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
First Consideration Date: 03/10/2025

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: Salary to be determined by the candidate's proper placement on the current Faculty Salary Schedule, which is based on education and experience... Maximum placement for newly hired instructor is Step 7.
Pay Rate: To be determined by the District.

Benefits: Fully-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance... (full benefits list as in text)

FLSA: Exempt
Department: Career, Technical and Continuing Education Department Administration
Percentage of Time: 100%
Months per Year: 10 months / 175 contract days

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of light-duty automotive technology courses and some medium/heavy-duty truck, diesel, courses.
• Maintain professional and ethical academic standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: ...

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