PT Instructor, Automotive Technology

Job Summary

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a Part-Time Instructor of Automotive Technology for Chabot College. The successful candidate will provide high-quality lecture and laboratory instruction in automotive service and repair, consistent with current industry standards and ASE-aligned competencies. Instructional responsibilities include both theoretical and hands-on training in automotive systems, diagnostics, and repair procedures, with emphasis on safety, technical accuracy, and workforce readiness. The Automotive Technology program at Chabot College is a rigorous, industry-driven program designed to prepare students for employment in the automotive service sector. The selected instructor will support the program's commitment to excellence, industry relevance, student success, and equity-minded instructional practice. Faculty are expected to integrate current automotive technologies, including emerging systems such as hybrid and electric vehicle platforms, into lecture and lab instruction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide lecture and laboratory instruction in automotive service and repair, including diagnostics, electrical systems, engine performance, braking systems, steering and suspension, and related areas;
2. Ensure strict adherence to laboratory safety protocols, proper use of tools and equipment, and compliance with institutional and regulatory safety standards;
3. Assess and document student learning outcomes; participate in program review and continuous improvement processes;
4. Maintain current industry knowledge and certifications, and contribute to advisory committee engagement to ensure program relevance;
5. Demonstrate a commitment to equity-minded teaching practices and culturally responsive pedagogy in support of Chabot College's diverse student population.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree(s) or higher and two years of professional experience, and/or other specifications as noted, or specifically named associate degree(s) and six years of professional experience.
Evidence of understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the classroom.
Applicants applying under the "Equivalent" provision must provide details that explain at time of application how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degree listed above.

Desirable Qualifications

1. ASE Master Technician certification or multiple current ASE certifications in relevant content areas;
2. Recent industry experience in automotive diagnostics and repair, including hybrid and electric vehicle systems;
3. Prior teaching experience in a community college or post-secondary technical education environment;
4. Demonstrated experience integrating theory with hands-on lab instruction in a structured, competency-based program;
5. Experience participating in program review, accreditation, or advisory committee collaboration.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Individuals with disabilities who are unable to carry out the physical activities of the position will receive reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions of the positions.

TO APPLY

please send the following application materials to the contact listed below:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. College Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted for application purposes; however, official copies must be submitted if hired.) Any degrees earned outside of the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application. (Please use https://www.naces.org/members to obtain evaluations.)
4. Copies of current ASE certifications (if applicable).
5. Statement of Teaching Philosophy addressing hands-on technical instruction and equity-minded practices.
6. PT Faculty Application (Application procedures also included below)
PT Faculty Application
Application Procedures

Name: Dr. Tracey Coleman, Dean of Applied Technology and Business
Email: tcoleman@chabotcollege.edu
Phone: (510) 723-6652
Department: Applied Technology & Business