Part-time Instructional Specialist - Automotive technology

Part-time, As Needed, Instructional Specialist - Automotive Technology

The Business, Technology, and Trades Division of Lane Community College is seeking to hire one or more instructional specialists for the automotive technology program. This is an applicant pool posting. The first review date of applications may be as early as 10 business days after posting. Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs. Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information.

Your application will remain in the pool until a decision is made on your candidacy. Provide all documents as requested. A resume may not take the place of any section of the application. Transcripts/certifications are required for this position at the time of application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Location:

Main Campus

Classification:
Instructional Specialist

Position Type:
Hourly Part-Time Classified

Anticipated

Start Date:

As needed, Fall (September 2025), Winter (January 2026), or Spring (April 2026)

Salary/Wage:
Hourly

Salary/Wage Range: $18.96 - $27.80 Hourly (Classified Pay Grade
8)

Salary/Compensation Statement:
Our application is used to determine your initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered. Part-time benefits may be available for qualified employees.

Position

Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to assist students in learning tasks related to automotive ASE certification skills.

Essential Functions:

Assist student learning in automotive ASE certification skill sets and equipment. Work safely and within guidelines established by OSHA, college, and division. Flexibility to rotate student support in the organization and instructional duties within the shop, by coordinating with the instructor and other specialists. Assist students in their assigned student materials or self-instructional modules. Assist in student learning in microcomputers, copiers, audiovisual equipment, calculators, scantrons, calipers, cameras, and other automotive labs/shop equipment.

Assist in the setup and execution of the automotive lab to support student learning. Supervise students in the tool room, use equipment and materials; obtain materials and equipment, and prepare and maintain supplies. Inspect tools and equipment to ensure good working order, and make recommendations to purchase tools and equipment. Process work orders, conduct safety inspections, prepare safety reports, and be the liaison with the college facilities department.

Keep an inventory of hazardous materials and dispose of them, and be compliant with college policies and procedures. Assess individual students' work and tutoring needs. Provide support and encouragement to students. Lead study sessions for small groups of students. Remain non-judgmental and impartial when serving students. Accurately track a student's progress. Positively work as part of a team; may assist faculty and the division office with marketing and recruitment for the automotive technology program.

Problem-solving and managing sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students. Other duties as assigned.

Equity and Inclusion:
Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities. Duties are carried out respectfully, inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.

Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public. Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College's Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.

Supervision Statement:
Reports to and works under the general supervision of the dean. An instructor or lab coordinator may be available to assign work, provide priorities and troubleshoot problems on a daily basis. Work is performed independently using specialized experience and training. Work is reviewed for the quality of assistance provided. This position may have the responsibility to assign tasks, provide priorities, and train student assistants, volunteers, and hourly employees.

Physical Demands/Working Environment:
Work safely and adhere to college workplace safety rules and regulations. This position requires that an employee is able to stand and work on a concrete floor for five (5) or…