Automotive Adjunct Professor (5-credit

South Puget Sound Community College seeks candidates for a 5-credit part-time/adjunct position teaching evening courses in the Automotive Department. This position can start as early as September 1, 2026, but is subject to change pending enrollment and is renewed quarterly based on enrollment and demand.

These positions are expected to have 8 hours of student-facing teaching hours per week. The instructor should be able to teach and guide students in the diagnosis and repair of passenger cars and light trucks in both lecture and lab settings. The teaching assignments will be in the evening hours.

The Automotive Adjunct Professor will:

• Place student success at the center of all instructional and professional decision-making.
• Engage collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators to build a supportive community of learners.
• Seek continuous improvement in teaching and learning excellence.
• Embrace innovation, adaptability, and thoughtful risk-taking in instructional practices.
• Respect and value the diverse cultural values, beliefs, and lived experiences of others.
• Contribute to both technical and general education, supporting students as they enter the workforce and/or transfer to a university.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to reducing economic, academic, and systemic barriers for students.
• Exhibit cultural competence and sensitivity in a learning environment that reflects broad diversity, including—but not limited to—gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.

Successful candidates will possess the interest, skills, and abilities to help college teams lead the state in innovative, collaborative learning experiences that optimize student success. Successful candidates will exhibit the following qualities:

• Place student success at the center of all decision-making.
• Engage with students, faculty, staff, and administrators to create a community of learners.
• Seek opportunities for teaching and learning excellence.
• Embrace change, risk-taking, and innovation.
• Respect the richness of others  diverse cultural values, beliefs, and practices.
• Contribute to the technical and general education of students who will apply their learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate s degree related to Automotive Technology or three (3) years of recent industry experience in automotive technology
• Successful applicants will be required to obtain current ASE Certification within 90 days of hire, including: ASE A6 - Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification; ASE G1 – Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Certification
• Ability to work an evening schedule
• Ability to provide and teach automotive skills, automotive theory, and operations and maintenance of automotive equipment in a structured lecture and lab environment
• A Washington State Professional Technical Vocational Certificate or the ability to become vocationally certificated, which requires at least two years of applicable experience within the last five years.
• Demonstrated experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working/learning environment.

Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:

• Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee, highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.
• Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience, which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.
• Upload unofficial transcripts

Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant s knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete.

South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. SPSCC provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or veteran status. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment, defined as unwelcome sexual conduct of various types.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act, SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II, and Title IX may be directed to:

Lacy Neal / Executive Human Resources Director/Title IX Coordinator
Phone:
Email: lneal1
Building 25, Room 220
2011 Mottman Rd SW
Olympia, WA 98512

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