Instructor in Automotive Technology (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College System Office; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,100; Part time

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District is seeking an Instructor in Automotive Technology (Part-Time Pool) to deliver comprehensive classroom instruction to a diverse student body across Ventura County. Instructors may teach up to 67% of a full-time assignment as non-contract/temporary staff.

Under a dean’s direction, the instructor will support program objectives, advise students, and participate in department activities. Prior instruction experience and CCC credential are essential.”

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience.
• Associate degree and six years of professional experience.
• The equivalent (as determined by equivalency review).
• Possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher-order thinking.
• Advise students on programs of study and available support resources.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Plan and organize instruction according to course outlines and student learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records of enrollment, attendance, and progress; prepare data and reports.

Skills

Professional experience in field

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate degree

The equivalent

California Community College Credential

Job description

Instructor in Automotive Technology (Part-TimePool)

Ventura County Community College District

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: 2026-00082

Location: Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA

Department: Districtwide

Closing: Continuous

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Underthe general direction of a dean, an Instructor(Non-Contract/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroominstruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose offacilitating the attainment of their academic or vocationalobjectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Codesections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may beemployed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

WHO WE ARE

TheVentura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a publiccommunity college district serving residents throughout VenturaCounty. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College,and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-yearcolleges and universities; career technical training, basic skillsinstruction; as well as community service, economic development,and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, andskills improvement.

The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that adiverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotesacademic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and workenvironment for its employees, contractors, students, and thecommunity it serves. With the understanding that a diversecommunity fosters multicultural awareness, promotes mutualunderstanding and respect, and provides role models for allstudents, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverseand qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff memberswho are dedicated to the success of all college students.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage inany employment practice that discriminates against any employee orapplicant for employment on the basis of ethnic groupidentification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status,ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex,religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteranstatus, and/or physical or mental disability.

Representative Duties

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills amongstudents through appropriate assignments and activities inone-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructionalsettings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study,other institutions of higher education, lifelong learningresources, and effective study skills; refer students to supportservices, programs, resources, and other professionals asappropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting courseobjectives and student learning outcomes through assignments,projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in atimely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or duringestablished consultation office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlinesand student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implementthe student performance objectives as listed on the official courseoutline of record.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment,attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, andstudent learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reportsrelated to course and student progress in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such astextbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, asappropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materialsaccording to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction inaccordance with new theory, application, and industry developmentswithin the discipline or area of specialization.
• Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on aregular basis to assess and revise measurable student performanceindicators for each course.
• May participate in curriculum and program development; may provideinput into the development of student learning outcomes.
• May attend and participate on committees and in department,division, campus, and district meetings.
• May participate in articulation and matriculation relatedactivities.
• May provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professionalexperience
• Any associate degree and six years of professional experience
• The equivalent*
• Possession of an appropriate California Community CollegeCredential.

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. Professional experience includes teaching experience. Therequirement is for the stated number of years of full-timeexperience or the equivalent in part-time experience. Unpaidexperience may be counted if it entailed responsibilitiessubstantially similar to those of relevant paid positions in thefield. A "year" means that period of time which in that occupationis accepted by contract or general agreement as a regular work yearfor that occupation on a full-time basis.

All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college oruniversity. If you have competed your education at an institutionoutside of the United States, please see the section below titled"Foreign Transcripts" for additional information.

*EQUIVALENCY

TheVentura County Community College District, in its desire to selectoutstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool ofqualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates mayattain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and otheraccomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equalto the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidateswhose transcripts do not list the title of their degree exactly aslisted above, but feel they possess such equivalent qualificationsare encouraged to complete and submit the SupplementalQuestionnaire for Equivalency with their application for review by the DistrictwideEquivalency Committee.

Example: Minimum Qualifications state: "Master's degree inagriculture". Candidate's transcripts state: "Master's degree in agriculturalscience". Since the degree on the candidate's transcripts in theexample do not EXACTLY MATCH the degree listed in the minimumqualifications section, this candidate MUST complete the SupplementalQuestionnaire for Equivalency in order to be considered. When completing the form, besure to explain in detail how your qualifications are equivalent tothe required minimum qualifications. Do not assume that you do notneed to submit a Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency becauseyour degree is similar to a degree stated in the minimumqualifications. Degree titles that are not an exact match will notbe considered outside of the equivalency process. The equivalency review is an independent process fordistrict wide disciplines that is separate from the recruitmentprocess to fill a vacancy. A subcommittee of discipline expertsthat is coordinated by an Academic Senate President will review theequivalency materials and make a recommendation as to whether or not the applicant demonstrated they have qualifications that areequivalent to those shown in the minimum qualifications section ofthe job posting. For disciplines that are unique to a specificcampus the equivalency may be done by the hiring committee alongwith an Academic Senate President. Please be aware that the hiringcommittee may not be able to wait for the results from theequivalency review due to various time constraints and may need tomove forward with the recruitment process.

For further details regarding equivalency and the criteria by whichequivalency may be granted, please review VCCCD Board Policy 7211 and VCCCD Administrative Policy 7211.

PAY PHILOSOPHY

Startingsalaries for PT Faculty are based on educational achievement and relevant experience. Initial placement is within the startingsalary range. Further advancements are based on longevity andeducational growth. Please review the Explanation of SalaryPlacement for Part-Time Faculty for more information.

STARTING SALARY

Part-timefaculty with classroom assignments are paid between $2,007 and $3,108 per semester per 10%load.

Part-time faculty salaries are governed by the collectivebargaining agreement between the Ventura County Federation ofCollege Teachers, AFT, Local 1828, AFL-CIO and the Ventura CountyCommunity College District. More information can be found in the AFTcontract.

Please be aware that we will require verification of all part-timeteaching experience for which you wish to receive credit towardplacement on the salary schedule. You will have 30 days to provideverification upon receipt of the offer of employment. Verificationmust come from the human resources department and state thepercentage of full-time-equivalent assignment you worked during thespecified time period.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals who are invited to participate in the interview process who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, mustnotify the Ventura County Community College District HumanResources Department in writing at least two business days prior tothe interview. Those applicants needing such accommodations shoulddocument this request in an email to [e-mail] and include an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD,including responses to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our Academic Careers page.