Automotive Technology Instructor; Reedley College Part-Time Faculty Pool

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Automotive Technology Instructor (Reedley College) – Part‑Time Faculty Pool

Reedley College, Reedley, CA

• Teaching a basic overview of the automobile and its operating systems.
• Presenting lessons aligned with approved course outlines, topics include, but not limited to:
  • Safety, Tools, and Basic Maintenance
  • Engine classifications, Lubrication, Cooling
  • Basic Electrical, Battery, Starting, and Charging systems
  • Engine Performance, Ignition Systems, Fuel Systems, and Emissions
  • Brakes, Steering, Suspension, and Alignment
  • Manual & Automatic Transmissions
  • Heating & Air Conditioning
  • Automotive Careers
• Maintaining student records, including grades and attendance.
• Hands‑on demonstrations with mandatory student participation may include, but not limited to performing measurements with a micrometer and using a digital multimeter to test resistance.
• Duties may include assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, online or off‑campus, and large group instruction classes as needed.
• Otherwise fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

• Bachelor’s degree AND two years of related professional experience.
• Associate degree AND six years of related professional experience.
• Valid California Community College Credential.
• Equivalency of education and/or experience.

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need of equity‑minded practices within the classroom.

• Related professional work experience.
• Teaching experience.
• Ase certifications (A1–A8).
• Smog, Brake and Lamp License.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff both orally and written.
• Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning.
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes.
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom.
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth.
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture and $38.67 – $52.55 for lab. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview.