Term Instructor - Diesel Pool

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill temporary TERM Instructor assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or Divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview. AN APPLICATION IS VALID FOR ONE YEAR, AT WHICH TIME APPLICANTS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number F0247

This position is open to

This position is open to Open to All Applicants

Job Title

Job Title TERM INSTRUCTOR - DIESEL POOL

Position Title/Rank

Position Title/Rank TERM INSTRUCTOR
-DIESEL

Department

Department Air Conditioning, Aviation and Automotive

Position Type

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status

Employment Status Term

Salary Minimum - $60,523.00 per 9 months

Open Date

Open Date 11/10/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Effective Date of Employment

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this position is to teach assigned courses per regular semester that could include online courses and/or dual-credit/early college classes.

Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline. Teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need. Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction. Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes. Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.

Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures. Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials.

Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding between student and instructor of the content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods and schedule of work. Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning. Hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least one (1) hour daily and be available for and encourage conferences with students so there is a clearer understanding of the students’ work and the possibility of improvement.

Assist in academic advising of declared majors. Assist with marketing programs and recruiting students.

Participate in the self-evaluation process. Establish goals and objectives which may include personal and professional development plans in consultation with the department chair. Maintain professional standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodology through professional development/engagement activities.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the field of Diesel Applied Technology.
• Ability to plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/ outline provided to insure course content and objectives are met.
• Ability to utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.
• Successful experience utilizing instructional technologies, including computers, internet resources and other appropriate media in instruction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Diesel Technology.
• Three (3) years of work experience in the Diesel field.
• OR
• High School Diploma and 8 years of work experience in the Diesel field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in teaching.
• ASE Certification.
• Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds.
• Successful college teaching experience.
• Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success. Knowledge of a learning college and/or knowledge of learning communities.
• Experience teaching college level online courses and/or documented successful training in a college online learning management system (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas).

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel, extend, or otherwise modify recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Del Mar College supports veteran employment and provides consideration to qualified veterans consistent with Texas law. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the…