Instructor in Diesel Mechanics; Part-Time Pool

We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis for future consideration for part‑time instructors in this discipline at Ventura College. Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Spring 2027 semesters and may be considered if a vacancy becomes available within the academic year.

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills through assignments and activities in one‑on‑one, classroom, and distance‑mediated instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide timely feedback to student inquiries.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration with discipline faculty; order materials according to campus bookstore procedures.
• Revise and update course content and instructional materials in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization.
• Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.
• May participate in curriculum and program development and provide input into student learning outcomes.
• May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.
• May participate in articulation and matriculation related activities.
• May provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential duties.

• Any bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience OR any associate degree and six years of professional experience OR an equivalent combination OR possession of an appropriate California Community College Credential.
• If you possess a master's degree, professional experience is required; it must be directly related to the teaching assignment.
• All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.
• Foreign transcripts from institutions not recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U.S. Department of Education must be fully evaluated and accompanied by a copy of the evaluation.

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

Starting salaries for PT faculty are based on educational achievement and relevant experience. Initial placement is within the starting salary range; further advancements are based on longevity and educational growth.

Part‑time faculty salaries are governed by the collective bargaining agreement between the Ventura County Federation of College Teachers, AFT, Local 1828, AFL‑CIO and the Ventura County Community College District.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected category. The District is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.