Automotive Technology Instructor (Apprenticeships) (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Fresno City College

State Center Community College District•Fresno, CA

About The Position

Automotive Technology Instructor (Apprenticeships) (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Fresno City College Desirable Qualifications Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility; Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes; Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students; Teaching experience; Related work and professional experience; Training and practical experience in automotive/diesel/ MDHD Truck/Transit Bus related areas such as engine repair, hydraulic/air brakes, electrical systems, transmissions/transaxles, differentials/axles/transfer cases/4WD/ AWD , engine performance, emission systems, chassis service/air bag suspension, 4-wheel/6-wheel alignment, tire/wheel service, and air conditioning; Training and practical experience in zero emission technology/advanced technology vehicles; Ability to involve students in practical applications of instruction, as it is related to the industry; Strong computer skills; Membership in professional automotive/diesel organizations and possess ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician (A series) and California Bureau of Automotive Repair ( BAR ) Smog Technician Certification Inspection and Repair license; Experience within 5 years to present of Original Equipment Manufacturers ( OEM ) training with 2010 emission standard vehicles to fulfill the ASE Education Foundation Program Standard 10.3 (Preferred OEM Training: GM, Stellantis, Ford, Subaru, Toyota, Honda, and/or MDHD Truck: Volvo/Mack, Peterbilt/Kenworth, Freightliner/ DTNA , Cummins); Experience working with a diverse student population; Knowledge and experience in the development and assessment of student learning objectives for apprenticeship technicians; Knowledge of the apprenticeship/local union program for central California and its mission and goals; Experience teaching at the community college level; Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff; Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals. Minimum Qualifications All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom; and Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of full-time equivalent professional experience; or Associate degree and six (6) years of full-time equivalent professional experience; or A valid California Community College Credential; or The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency). Note: If the degrees posted on your transcript(s) do not match exactly as stated above, you must petition for equivalency.)

Requirements

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom
Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of full-time equivalent professional experience; or Associate degree and six (6) years of full-time equivalent professional experience; or A valid California Community College Credential; or The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Nice To Haves

Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility
Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes
Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students
Teaching experience
Related work and professional experience
Training and practical experience in automotive/diesel/ MDHD Truck/Transit Bus related areas such as engine repair, hydraulic/air brakes, electrical systems, transmissions/transaxles, differentials/axles/transfer cases/4WD/ AWD , engine performance, emission systems, chassis service/air bag suspension, 4-wheel/6-wheel alignment, tire/wheel service, and air conditioning
Training and practical experience in zero emission technology/advanced technology vehicles
Ability to involve students in practical applications of instruction, as it is related to the industry
Strong computer skills
Membership in professional automotive/diesel organizations and possess ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician (A series) and California Bureau of Automotive Repair ( BAR ) Smog Technician Certification Inspection and Repair license
Experience within 5 years to present of Original Equipment Manufacturers ( OEM ) training with 2010 emission standard vehicles to fulfill the ASE Education Foundation Program Standard 10.3 (Preferred OEM Training: GM, Stellantis, Ford, Subaru, Toyota, Honda, and/or MDHD Truck: Volvo/Mack, Peterbilt/Kenworth, Freightliner/ DTNA , Cummins)
Experience working with a diverse student population
Knowledge and experience in the development and assessment of student learning objectives for apprenticeship technicians
Knowledge of the apprenticeship/local union program for central California and its mission and goals
Experience teaching at the community college level
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth
Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals