Instructional Faculty- Automotive

Position Summary

The position is available beginning the 2026-27 academic year. Faculty teach and work a set schedule over a nine‑month academic year, August – May, that could include day, evening, and weekend duties. This position is expected to be able to work at various campuses, focused on the Downtown Campus. Multiple opportunities are available.

The Downtown Campus is home to the Center of Excellence in Applied Technology, which includes the Automotive Technology and Innovation Center that provides industry‑recognized training for learners planning careers in the Automotive Industry.

Pima’s Automotive programs are aligned with Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) standards and practices and offer Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) training. Our goals are to prepare students for successful careers as leaders in the industry. We are continuously improving our curriculum and course content. The campus is looking for energetic, multi‑talented individuals to instruct students, improve curriculum, and expand the program’s reach.

Automotive Technology faculty help students begin their careers as automotive technicians or assist them in attaining higher‑level positions while empowering them to grow into their best selves outside work and industry.

• Teach the equivalent of 15 load hours per semester
• Facilitate learning and help students achieve academic success
• Exercise practices to improve student persistence and retention
• Evaluate and assess student performance
• Provide academic advising
• Monitor and continuously improve instruction to ensure Student Learning Outcomes are met at the classroom, discipline/program, and College level
• Evaluate and revise course outlines and course materials
• Maintain competency and currency in the teaching fields
• Engage in professional development in current and emerging instructional approaches to engage new learners
• Serve actively as a member of the department and discipline groups
• Participate in fostering partnerships that strengthen educational opportunities in response to community needs
• Represent the department and/or Applied Technology division on college‑wide committees
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff and students and utilize a collegial style in all forms of communication

• One ASE certification or industry‑recognized certification AND one of the following:
• Master’s degree in the field of study
• Master’s degree in any discipline and 18 graduate semester hours in the field of study
• Bachelor’s degree in the field of study
• Bachelor’s degree in any field and 3 years of work experience in the field
• Associate’s degree in any field and 3 years of work experience in the field
• 64 semester credit hours in the field of study and 3 years of work experience in the field
• Industry‑recognized certification in the field of study and 3 years of work experience in the field
• License in the field of study and 3 years of work experience in the field
• Fields of study (disciplines/subfields) are: automotive technology; other closely related fields such as maintenance and repair.

• Work a flexible schedule including afternoons and evenings as needed to meet student demand
• Possibly work at more than one Pima Community College campus, depending on need
• Teach in multiple modalities, including in‑person, online, and hybrid

• Experience with innovative teaching methodologies
• Experience teaching online courses and/or alternative instructional formats
• Experience using a Learning Management System, preferably D2L Brightspace

• Ability to teach a broad range of courses in automotive technology
• Ability to adapt and modify instruction based on student instructional needs and learning styles, including working with accommodations and accessibility
• Knowledge of appropriate and effective use of assessment information to improve instruction
• Evaluation of students’ educational progress: ability to maintain high instruction and learning standards and assess students’ academic progress in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes
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