Part-Time Faculty - CPD Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor

San Jacinto College; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

San Jacinto College in Pasadena, TX seeks a Part-Time Faculty instructor for CPD Heavy Equipment Technician, teaching related coursework. This position is hired on an as-needed basis, with courses typically scheduled during the day at the North Campus and occasional evenings or weekends depending on enrollment.

Ideal candidates bring five years of industry experience or relevant licensure, and practical knowledge in hydraulics, diesel, electrical systems, and HVAC.

Qualifications

• Five years of industry experience or equivalent licensure.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle hydraulics, diesel systems, and A/C fundamentals.
• Ability to teach CPD Heavy Equipment Technician coursework.

Responsibilities

• Teach CPD Heavy Equipment Technician coursework during day hours, with potential evenings.
• Coordinate course delivery and scheduling as needed.

Skills

Industry experience

Licensure/Certification

Shop Safety

Hydraulics

Diesel Diagnostics

DC Electrical

Job description

Part-Time Faculty - CPD Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor

Teaching Heavy Equipment Technician - CPD related course work.

Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuing basis and reviewed if openings become available. Instructors employed as part-time faculty are not entitled to all the rights, privileges, and benefits of regular, full-time employees. Part-time faculty are hired on an \"as needed\" basis and will work for the duration of time specified by the respective course.

Please note that this course will primarily be taught during the day at the North Campus. However, there may be opportunities for evening and/or weekend instruction based on program needs, instructor availability, and enrollment demand.

Required Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of industry experience; OR
• Hold a Licensure/Certification or relevant experience that would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.
• Must have sufficient knowledge in the following areas:
  • Shop Safety, Hand and Power Tools
  • Wheels, Suspension, and Brakes
  • Transmissions
  • Gear Boxes, Axles, and Differentials
  • Hydraulics 1 and Schematics
  • Hydraulics 2 and Schematics
  • Hydraulic Diagnostics
  • DC Electrical Theory
  • DC Electrical Systems and Schematics
  • DC Electrical Diagnostics
  • Diesel 1
  • Diesel Tune Up and Diagnostics
  • A/C Fundamentals and Diagnostics (HVAC)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in teaching Heavy Equipment Technician coursework in the industry or higher education.
• Certification/Licensure within specific area of instructional responsibility is desirable and may be required in some cases if applicable.

Salary Grade: AH

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: 5075

Posting Close Date: 8/31/2027 at 6 pm CST