Adjunct Instructor, Diesel Technology Truck - PTT (2026-2027)
About The Position
The Adjunct Instructor teaches assigned courses in the Diesel Truck Technology Program to a diverse student population. Instruction covers safety, hazard communication and chemical right-to-know, theory, testing, diagnosis, and service procedures, including shop safety, electrical and electronic systems, basic power trains, manual transmissions, starting and charging systems, basic fuel systems, diesel emissions, and basic diesel engine overhaul theory. The instructor develops new courses and updates existing courses to keep the program current with industry standards and processes. Course development includes writing objectives, preparing syllabi, and developing handouts and tests. The instructor maintains and upgrades the program’s classroom, laboratory facilities, and equipment, ensuring they are safe and in proper working order for student use. The position maintains permanent student records for courses taught and follows and enforces college policies on attendance, grading, and student achievement. It also involves completing production orders for projects and maintaining equipment inventory records. The instructor maintains technical competency in the teaching area and performs other college- and program-related duties as assigned, including substitute teaching, student recruitment, helping secure college and program materials and equipment, and assisting with supervision of student help. The instructor supports a culture of belonging in which students, faculty, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. The role fosters a safe and respectful community where varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and supports college policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Automotive or Diesel Technology.
- Two years of work experience in an automotive or truck field.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses in the Diesel Truck Technology Program to a diverse student population.
- Teach safety, hazard communication and chemical right-to-know, theory, testing, diagnosis, and service procedures in diesel truck technology.
- Develop new courses, including course objectives, syllabi, handouts, and tests.
- Update existing courses to keep them current with industry standards and processes.
- Maintain and upgrade classroom and laboratory instructional facilities and equipment, keeping them safe and in proper working order for student use.
- Maintain permanent student records for courses taught and enforce college policies on attendance, grading, and student achievement.
- Complete production orders for projects and maintain inventory records of program equipment.
- Maintain technical competency in the teaching area.
- Perform other college- and program-related duties as assigned, including substitute teaching, student recruitment, securing college and program materials and equipment, and assisting with supervision of student help.
- Promote a welcoming, valued, empowered, safe, and respectful environment that supports belonging and varied perspectives.
- Support college policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
