Instructor, Diesel Automotive

Minimum Hiring Annual Salary: $51,856.00 —
Maximum Hiring Annual Salary: $72,250.00 (placement is based on education and experience). This position also offers an additional annual stipend ranging from $4,373.40 to $6,093.37, subject to renewal and not included in base salary.

• Effective immediately
• 100% employer–provided medical & dental coverage (employee only)
• 85% employer coverage for spouse/family
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Faculty Personal Leave: 16 hours/year & Sick: 12 days minimum accrual
• Summer semester off after 166 days worked
• Employer–paid long‑term disability and life insurance premiums
• Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees and dependents
• PERA employer benefits ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• Supplemental benefits & retirement programs
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Free parking on all campuses

The full‑time Automotive Faculty position is a collaborative role between Aims Community College and Weld RE‑4 School District. The instructor will be based at Severance High School, developing and teaching a two‑year Diesel Program in a high‑school setting. Duties include classroom instruction, student advising, curriculum development, program administration, and equipment management. The role requires on‑site presence five days a week with occasional evening, weekend, or after‑school sessions.

The primary purpose of this faculty member is to teach. In addition to instructional duties, the instructor will:

• Participate in recruiting, retention, and advising activities for Occupational Certificates and AAS Degree Programs.
• Develop or modify curriculum to align with emerging automotive technology.
• Assist the program director with daily operations, including acquisition, repair, and maintenance of program equipment.
• Attend department, program, division, and college meetings; comply with ASE, NATEF, and college policies.
• Acquire and track 40 hours of yearly professional development in technical automotive service.
• Coordinate with partner organizations, manufacturer trainings, and industry certifications.
• Manage student interactions, tours, SkillsUSA events, and the annual Aims Automotive Car Show.
• Handle inventory, maintenance, repair, and disposal of instructional fleet vehicles.
• Teach stacked or multiple classes concurrently and maintain accurate records and attendance.
• Implement program rules, regulations, and operating practices.

• Interact with students to facilitate learning.
• Deliver clear, engaging instruction in both in‑person and online formats.
• Design, sequence, implement, and assess learning experiences.
• Collaborate on diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments.
• Provide high‑quality instruction and apply student‑centered practices.
• Create diverse learning activities aligned with defined outcomes.
• Use assessment data to improve instruction, participate in college‑wide teaching dialogue.
• Develop and refine departmental curriculum.
• Adopt new teaching methodologies and technology.
• Implement departmental and institutional goals.
• Maintain office hours, turn in grades on time, keep attendance records.
• Submit required course documentation on schedule.
• Manage classroom facilities.
• Meet other professional obligations as outlined in the Faculty Annual Plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Engage in activities that promote the discovery and application of knowledge.
• Acquire and maintain certifications.
• Attend conferences, workshops, and training.
• Complete related coursework.
• Create teaching methodology and instructional design.
• Contribute to college mission and strategic planning.
• Provide advising for students pursuing AAS, AS, and AA Degrees.
• Fulfill service requirements through campus and community activities.
• Participate in recruitment, evaluation of textbooks, curricular review.
• Serve on committees and maintain labs.
• Embrace the college mission, purpose, philosophy, and diversity commitment.

• Associate's Degree in a related field (e.g., Diesel Power Mechanics) or ability to obtain this degree within 2½ years.
• Two years of relevant industry experience.
• Or Current…