Adjunct Instructor; TEMPORARY Automotive Collision Repair

The Automotive Department at Contra Costa Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct Faculty (part time). This is a temporary assignment that begins Spring 2027.

Part-time instructors for one or more of the following courses:

• Introduction to Automotive Collision Repair Technology (lab and lecture)
• Introduction to Painting and Refinishing Technology (lab and lecture)
• Introduction to Damage Report Writing
• Automotive Steering and Suspension Systems and Headlamp Aiming
• Advanced Automotive Collision Repair
• Advanced Automotive Painting and Refinishing
• Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning

Please note:

The Collision Repair program at Contra Costa College is structured around I-CAR curriculum. Instructors must possess I-CAR certifications for the classes they are going to teach.

Optional (any department-specific info that you would like to add):
The teaching assignment will mainly include transfer-level composition as well as supporting the department and college in incorporating a culturally responsive curriculum. The assignment may also include working with learning communities that support African American students, Latinx students, or other groups.

The student population of Contra Costa College ( CCC ) reflects its surrounding diverse communities. CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution ( HSI ) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ) and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under-represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students. CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community.

We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.

We seek candidates who operate with a growth mindset, a strength-based approach centered on students, and a commitment to equity, especially concerning the elimination of barriers to college access, success, and completion. The ideal candidate will be eager to help construct and maintain a culture of continuous improvement in instructional effectiveness.

Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16).

Position Status Temporary

EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group Part-time Faculty

Department C8046-Automotive Svcs/Appliance Rep.

Discipline Automotive Technology

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
• creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
• evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
• meeting with students outside of class;
• maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
• maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
• fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
• maintaining accurate academic records;
• performing other related duties as assigned.

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic background of community college students, staff and faculty.

Note:

Degrees must be from an accredited college/university. Transcripts must show degree(s) conferred.

• Any bachelor's degree or higher and 2 years of professional experience
• OR
• Any associate degree and…