Part Time Instructor - Automotive Technology

El Camino College; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 202,000; Part time

Job summary

El Camino College seeks anticipated part-time faculty for spring 2027 in automotive-related subjects. Candidates should hold a degree with substantial industry experience and be prepared for varied teaching modalities, including online or hybrid courses with distance education certification if applicable.

Qualifications include a bachelor's or associate degree with required years of experience, or equivalency, and a credential if applicable.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and five (5) years full-time or full-time equivalent experience in the discipline; OR
• Associate's degree and six (6) years full-time or full-time equivalent experience in the discipline; OR
• The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required qualification must complete the Equivalency Form as part of the application process.
• Valid California community college instructor credential in the appropriate subject issued prior to July 1, 1990 (per California Education Code 87355); AND
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and of individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning and support El Camino College's mission.
• Faculty assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours; online, hybrid, and distance education options may apply.
• Participation in initiatives with employers, advisory committees, industry groups, and partnerships to enhance instructional disciplines.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Equivalency process

Community college credential (pre-1990)

Job description

The El Camino Community College District is now accepting applications for anticipated part-time faculty positions in the following subject area for spring 2027:

Introduction to Automotive Service, Brakes, Suspension and FourWheel Alignment,

Introduction to Engine Performance, Engine Performance, AdvancedEngine Performance,

Automotive Electrical Systems, Automotive Electrical Diagnosis,automatic Transmissions,

Manual Transmission, Drive Train and Drive Axles, Engine Repair,Engine Diagnosis & Repair,

Automotive Air Conditioning

Faculty job responsibilities include the assessment of learningoutcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El CaminoCollege's mission of institutional effectiveness, qualityeducational programs, and vibrant student support services.

Faculty assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, orweekend hours. Dual enrollment, distance education, on-line orhybrid with required distance education certification assignmentsare voluntary. For faculty who are interested in teaching online orhybrid courses, completion of El Camino College's distanceeducation certification process is required or submission of a waiver with evidence of prior certification to develop and teachquality online courses.

Faculty may participate in initiatives set forth by the Collegethat support students to achieve their educational goals throughcollaborations with employers, advisory committees, industry/tradegroups, universities, high schools, or other partnerships withrelated instructional disciplines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years full-time or full-timeequivalent experience in the discipine; OR

Associate's degree and six (6) years full-time or full-timeequivalent experience in the discipline; OR

The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the requiredqualification(s) as stated on this announcement must complete theRequest For Equivalency Form as part of the application process toexplain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to thoseabove ; OR

Valid California community college instructor credential inappropriate subject issued prior to July 1, 1990 ( per CaliforniaEducation Code 87355 ); AND

Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic,socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of communitycollege students and of individuals with disabilities.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

ASE master automotive (A1-A8), Advanced Engine PerformanceSpecialist (L1), and/or maintenance & light repair (G1)certification are highly desirable.

Community college teaching experience.

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026 AT 3:00 P.M.

SALARY:

Part-time faculty members are compensated on a semester basisaccording to the number of class hours assigned per semester and oncumulative semesters of instruction for the District. The beginningrate is $110.17 - $146.27 (lecture), $83.51 - $110.84 (lab), perhour depending on education and experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a part-time, temporary position for the 2027 springsemester, beginning February 2027. Assignments may include off-sitelocations. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employmentapplication, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selectedfor employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit a Certificateof Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/orExamination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in theUnited States, and present a valid Social Security Card uponhire.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations mustcontact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working daysprior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant AccommodationRequest (maxient.com)

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the UnitedStates of America require a course-by-course analysis with anequivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluationservice verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accreditedinstitution within the USA. For information on transcriptevaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf .

5. Evidence of a valid community college credential, if applicantholds one.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You mustsubmit the required documents for each position you apply for bythe closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration.

You may check the status of yourapplication online.

If you need assistance you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 3807 betweenthe hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or byemail at [e-mail] .

Due to the large volume of calls received on closing dates, wehighly recommend that you do not wait until the lastday to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technicalmatters that may arise. Give yourself sufficient time to completethe profile, which may take 45 minutes or more. Positions closepromptly at 3:00 p.m. PST (pacific standard time).

JEANNE CLERY CAMPUS SAFETY ACT

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, El CaminoCollege has published an Annual Security Report and all requiredstatistical data. This publication includes Clery crime statisticsfor the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classesand activities, in addition to institutional policies concerningcampus safety and security. The information is also available inprinted form in the lobby of the Police Department and in selectlocations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department canprovide paper copies of this publication. Contact them at310-660-3100.

EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providingan educational and employment environment in which no person issubjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceivedrace, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (includingpregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, maritalstatus, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on anyother basis as required by state and federal law.