Automotive Instructor, Part-Time Faculty

Part-time - Entry Level

Joshua Tree, CA

Educational Services

About the position

Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the part-time instructor to conduct assigned classes and support advancement of the values represented by the Vision Statement and Mission Statement of the District. This position is for on-campus instruction for Fall 2024.

Responsibilities

• Meet classes and laboratories on days and times assigned per the published class schedule.
• Publish in syllabus and maintain office hours; advise students enrolled in the instructor's classes in such matters as course content, scope and meaning, grading criteria, major course requirements for degrees or certificates, strategies to assist students in achieving published SLOs, collateral or enrichment reading or experience opportunities for further understanding of the course or subject field, and career opportunities related to the subject field.
• Develop and implement instruction for each class or laboratory period that fulfills all course requirements contained in the official Course Outline of Record (COR) and is consistent with the academic and vocational program standards and objectives.
• Develop a written syllabus based on the Academic Senate's standards and submit as per District policy.
• Periodically assess and advise students of their progress toward meeting course objectives.
• Respect student rights as specified in District policy and applicable federal and state laws or regulations.
• In the absence of full-time faculty in the discipline, submit textbook adoption forms for textbooks and instructional materials in a timely manner, according to the approved procedure.
• When appropriate refer students to tutoring and related student services.
• Supervise students in off-campus activities when participation is expected as part of a course requirement.
• Assign and submit grades by deadline in the manner provided by District policy and administrative procedure and prescribed by the Education Code and Title 5 regulations for the State of California.
• Keep official records, collect data, and submit records by deadlines as required by District policy and administrative procedures.
• Prepare and submit necessary forms in accordance with college procedures.
• Respond to administration with regard to the evaluation of student petitions and grievances.
• Abide by District regulations concerning the proper use, care, and security of equipment.
• Advise management of unsafe conditions, potential hazards or accidents in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Requirements

• Any associate degree and 6 years of professional experience.
• Any bachelor's degree and 2 years of professional experience.
• Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree.
• The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience teaching Automotive courses at the college or professional level.
• California BAR Smog Certified.

Benefits

• Hourly rate based on degree: PhD/EdD: $74.36/hour - Lecture, $59.90/hour - Lab; MA/MS: $71.43/hour - Lecture, $57.55/hour - Lab; BA/BS: $68.64/hour - Lecture, $55.28/hour - Lab.