Part Time Instructor - Automotive Technology

AgUpdate; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 202,000; Part time

Job summary

El Camino College invites applications for anticipated part-time faculty positions in Automotive Technology for spring 2027. Responsibilities include teaching courses like Introduction to Automotive Service, Brakes, Engine Performance, and Electrical Systems, with development of outcomes to support institutional effectiveness.

Assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours, with online or hybrid delivery options requiring distance education certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years full-time or full-time equivalent experience in the discipline.
• Associate's degree and six (6) years full-time or full-time equivalent experience in the discipline.
• The equivalent - Candidates not possessing the required qualification(s) as stated on this announcement must complete the Request For Equivalency Form as part of the application process to explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above.
• Valid California community college instructor credential in appropriate subject issued prior to July 1, 1990 (per California Education Code 87355).
• 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.
• Teach morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours as assigned.
• Participation in distance education, online or hybrid courses with required certification.
• Collaborate with employers, advisory committees, industry/trade groups, and universities.

Education

Bachelor's degree and five years experience in the discipline

Associate's degree and six years experience in the discipline

The equivalent (equivalency form)

Valid California community college instructor credential (issued prior to 1990)

Job description

Part Time Instructor - Automotive Technology

El Camino College

Job Title: Part Time Instructor - Automotive Technology

Req: A2627-016

Location: ECC Campus

Division: Industry & Technology

Position Type: Part time Instructor

Posting Close Date:

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 Four Wheel Alignment,

Introduction to Engine Performance, Engine Performance, Advanced Engine 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 learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College's mission of institutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, and vibrant student support services.

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

Faculty may participate in initiatives set forth by the College that support students to achieve their educational goals through collaborations with employers, advisory committees, industry/trade groups, universities, high schools, or other partnerships with related instructional disciplines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years full-time or full-time equivalent experience in the discipine; 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(s) as stated on this announcement must complete the Request For Equivalency Form as part of the application process to explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above; OR
• Valid California community college instructor credential in 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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ASE master automotive (A1-A8), Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (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 basis according to the number of class hours assigned per semester and on cumulative semesters of instruction for the District. The beginning rate is $110.17 - $146.27 (lecture), $83.51 - $110.84 (lab), per hour depending on education and experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a part-time, temporary position for the 2027 spring semester, beginning February 2027. Assignments may include off-site locations. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit a Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security Card upon hire.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)

JEANNE CLERY CAMPUS SAFETY ACT

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, El Camino College has published an Annual Security Report and all required statistical data. This publication includes Clery crime statistics for the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide paper copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.

EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.