Automotive Mechanics Technology Assistant Professor

Position Summary

Cosumnes River College (CRC) is seeking a full-time, tenure track faculty member in the Ford ASSET Automotive Mechanics Technology Program. The program is an ASE Education Foundation certified program with special requirements for faculty. If you have passion for teaching and learning, and are committed to the mission of CRC, consider joining our team.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced ASE Certified Automotive Technology Professor to help prepare our students for life-changing careers. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students' diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem-solving; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; plan, prepare, and deliver quality classroom instruction in lecture and/or laboratory formats based on the approved curricula; assist in the resolution of student issues when required, assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assist the department with outreach and recruitment efforts for the program, assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

Ford STST category certification areas:

• STST Category 31 - Gasoline Engine Performance
• STST Category 32 - Gasoline Engine Repair
• STST Category 33 - Steering and Suspension
• STST Category 34 - Electrical Systems
• STST Category 35 - Climate Control
• STST Category 36 - Manual Transmission and Drivetrain
• STST Category 37 - Automatic Transmission
• STST Category 38 - Brakes
• STST Category 39 - Electronic Systems
• STST Category 43 - High Voltage Systems
• STST Category 44 - High Voltage Battery Repair
• STST Category 51 - Diesel Engine Performance
• STST Category 52 - Diesel Engine Repair

Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching courses in hybrid and electrical vehicle repairs and maintenance, smog check and repairs, and all levels of courses in the Ford ASSET and Traditional Automotive Mechanics Technology Programs:

• AMT 370 - Ford ASSET Automotive Fundamentals and Dealership Practices
• AMT 371 - Ford ASSET Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems
• AMT 372 - Ford ASSET Automotive Brake Systems
• AMT 133 - Ford ASSET Practicum One
• AMT 374 - Ford ASSET Automotive Suspension and Steering
• AMT 375 - Ford ASSET Automotive Wheel Alignment
• AMT 376 - Ford ASSET Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning
• AMT 134 - Ford ASSET Practicum Two
• AMT 378 - Ford ASSET Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles \
• AMT 130 - Ford ASSET Advanced Automatic Transmission Diagnosis
• AMT 379 - Ford ASSET Automotive Engine Repair
• AMT 385 - Ford ASSET Automotive Manual Drive Train and Axles
• AMT 381 - Ford ASSET Electronic Engine Control
• AMT 382 - Ford ASSET Gasoline Engine Performance
• AMT 383 - Ford ASSET Advanced Gasoline Engine Performance
• AMT 135 - Ford ASSET Practicum Three
• AMT 131 - Ford ASSET Diesel Engine Performance
• AMT 137 - Ford ASSET Advanced Electronics
• AMT 138 - Ford ASSET High Voltage Vehicle Systems
• AMT 136 - Ford ASSET Practicum Four
  
  

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a bachelor's degree AND two years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the assignment being taught OR have an associate's degree AND six years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the assignment being taught; OR the equivalent*. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

*NOTES:

• If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to apply under the "equivalent" provision.
• Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees/minimum qualifications listed above. Please visit our website for a sample letter and information on the equivalency determination process.
  • If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter.
  
  
  Application Instructions
  
  

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Letter of Interest
4. Unofficial Transcripts from College/University
5. Required Certificates
   1. ASE Master Automotive Service Technician certificate
   2. L1 certificate
   3. All Ford STST certificates listed in the position summary above

NOTES:

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

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