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

SCCCD International Education; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 52,348 - 85,411; Part time

Job summary

Reedley College is seeking an Automotive Technology Instructor to join their part‑time faculty pool in Reedley, CA. The role involves teaching a basic overview of automobile systems, aligning lessons with course outlines, and maintaining student records.

Responsibilities include hands‑on demonstrations and potentially evening, weekend, online, or off‑campus instruction. Candidates should meet minimum qualification requirements and demonstrate equity-minded practices in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with two years of related professional experience or an associate degree with six years of related professional experience.
• Valid California Community College Credential is required.
• Equivalency of education and/or experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Teach a basic overview of the automobile and its operating systems.
• Present lessons aligned with approved course outlines across multiple topics.
• Maintain student records, including grades and attendance.
• Conduct hands‑on demonstrations with mandatory student participation.
• Duties may include evening, weekend, online, or off‑campus instruction as needed.

Skills

Demonstrated computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree AND two years of related professional experience

Associate degree AND six years of related professional experience

Valid California Community College Credential

Equivalency of education and/or experience

Job description

Job Title

Automotive Technology Instructor (Reedley College) – Part‑Time Faculty Pool

Location

Reedley College, Reedley, CA

Essential Functions

• 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
  • 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 multimeter to test resistance.
• Duties may include assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, online or off‑campus, and large group instruction classes as needed.
• Otherwise fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree AND two years of related professional experience.
• Associate degree AND six years of related professional experience.
• Valid California Community College Credential.
• Equivalency of education and/or experience.

EEO Commitment

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need of equity‑minded practices within the classroom.

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 exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes.
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom.
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth.
• 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.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview.