Automotive Technology: Contract Instructor-College Credit

San Diego Community College District•San Diego, CA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Miramar College, a student-ready college, invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position of AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY: Assistant Professor. Miramar College, a leader in providing student access and success, seeks candidates who are motivated by serving students in a college community and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We are a fastâgrowing and innovative college with a freshly adopted focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as we move into a new era. Recently designated as an emerging Minority Serving Institution (MSI) the College is committed to helping students access higher education and achieve success inside and outside the classroom. The College is located in the Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch area of San Diego and is one of four colleges/centers in the San Diego Community College District. Our student population of 14,972 [African American (5%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (<1%), Asian (13%), Filipino (6%), Hispanic/Latina/o/e/x (31%), Multiple Ethnicities (8%), Pacific Islander (1%), White (34%), Unreported (2%)], is reflective of the diverse community we serve. In addition to expertise in their field, San Diego Miramar College seeks applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support our diverse student populations. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate ways they will develop tools and resources to better serve historically marginalized and minoritized populations. We strongly encourage candidates who possess the experience for the position, and who are student-centered and continue to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to best serve our student population. Those who join our team at San Diego Miramar College can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that promotes broad collaboration among faculty, classified professionals, administration, students, and community and industry partners. We are proud of our commitment to create a socially just and responsive culture, host ethnically diverse speakers, and support various equity-focused professional development opportunities. Our college strives to ensure that students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color and disproportionately impacted students. In fact, the college's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is encapsulated by our newly adopted Strategic Goal #5: Miramar College Strategic Goal #5 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) - Build an environment that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and social justice for the benefit of the college community. Strategic Direction 1- Systematically update college processes, programs, and practices within a comprehensive equity framework for equity-minded practices in the workplace, the classroom, and support programs/services. Strategic Direction 2- Establish comprehensive professional development for the campus community to increase capacity around and engage in equity, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and anti-racism. Strategic Direction 3-Systematically review, develop and incorporate equity-minded practices in: 1) culturally responsive instructional pedagogy, 2) student-centered services, and 3) recruitment, screening, and retention of employees. Applicants can review Miramar College's full strategic plan on Miramar College's: https://sdmiramar.edu/sites/default/files/2021-07/San_Diego_Miramar_College_Fall_2020-Spring_2027_Strategic_Plan.pdf Applications are currently being accepted for AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY: Assistant Professor, located at San Diego Miramar College. Hours are Monday- Friday 8 - 5pm. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department's needs.

Requirements

Any Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years of professional experience; OR,
Any Associate's degree AND six (6) years of professional experience; OR,
The equivalent.
Valid California Driver's License
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications - A minimum of three (3) current ASE certifications, including G1 (Auto Maintenance and Light Repair), or ASE Master Technician status.
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working with faculty, managers, and industry partners to plan, organize, evaluate, and implement an automotive instructional program and related curriculum.
Demonstrated experience in effective use of funds or other resources to meet all automotive instructional needs.
Demonstrated experience in acquiring and maintaining industry partnerships.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining professional affiliations and involvement in regional, state, and local organizations.
Demonstrated experience using technology for instructional purposes.
Demonstrated successful conflict resolution.
Demonstrated experience working in an industry team environment to diagnose, repair and maintain light duty vehicles.
Teaching experience at a community college, including experience working with a diverse student body.
Demonstrated experience with student learning outcomes and using them to improve teaching to improve student success and program completion.
ASE (Automotive Master Certification)
L-1 - Advanced Engine Performance Specialist
L-2 - Electronic Diesel Engine Specialist
L-3 - Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist
L-4 - Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist
California Bureau of Automotive Repair
Certified Smog Training Instructor

Responsibilities

The instructor must be able to teach in all phases of Automotive Technology, including theory and labs.
The instructor will be responsible for maintaining a classroom, shop area, student records and other reports as required by district policy or state laws.
this position requires the skill and ability to evaluate student progress, establish effective working relationships with students of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, faculty, staff, dealer service managers and the community; plan and organize programs and activities, including yearly review and development of course goals and objectives; interpret and apply regulations; analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action, and clearly communicate orally and in writing.

Benefits

The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development.
Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT-Guild, Local 1931 - Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011).
Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor.
SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development.

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