Automotive Technology Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

State Center Community College; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 62,667 - 85,108; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual based on assignment hours

Job summary

A regional community college is seeking a part-time Automotive Technology Instructor to teach courses and engage with a diverse student body. Responsibilities include teaching a range of topics, maintaining records, and performing hands-on demonstrations. Ideal candidates should possess relevant educational qualifications and professional experience in automotive technology. The position offers a salary range starting at $45.49 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related professional experience required.
• Teaching experience in a related field preferred.
• Recent experience working with racially minoritized students in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach automotive technology courses to diverse student populations.
• Maintain student records, including grades and attendance.
• Conduct hands-on demonstrations with mandatory student participation.

Skills

Effective communication

Equity-focused teaching

Professional experience in Automotive Technology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Valid California Community College Credential

Tools

Micrometer

Digital Multi-meter

ASE Certifications (A1-A8)

Job description

Automotive Technology Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

The ideal candidate will share Reedley College’s commitment to education its racially and socially economically diverse student population. We currently enroll over 10,000 students of which 71% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 3% are Asian, 2% are African American, 19% are White, and 3% are multiracial.

The instructor will be responsible for:

• Teaching a basic overview of the automobile and its operating systems;
• Presenting lessons aligned with approved course outlines, topics include, but not limited to:
  • Safety, Tools, and Basic Maintenance;
  • Engine classifications, Lubrication, Cooling;
  • Basic Electrical, Battery, Starting, and Charging systems;
  • Engine Performance, Ignition Systems, Fuel Systems, and Emissions;
  • Brakes, Steering, Suspension, and Alignment;
  • Manual & Automatic Transmissions;
  • Heating & Air Conditioning; and
  • Automotive Careers.
• Maintaining student records, including grades and attendance;
• Hands-on demonstrations with mandatory student participation may include, but not limited to performing measurements with a Micrometer and using a Digital Multi-meter to test resistance;
• Duties may include assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus, and large group instruction classes as needed; and
• Otherwise fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree AND two years of related professional experience.
• An associate degree AND six years of related professional experience;
• A valid California Community College Credential;
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Related professional work experience;
• Teaching experience;
• ASE Certifications (A1-A8);
• Smog, Brake and Lamp License;
• Demonstrated computer skills;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff both orally and written;
• Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals;

Salary and Benefits: Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture and $38.67 – $52.55 for lab. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Reedley College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.