Instructor, Diesel Automotive

Aims Local College District•Windsor, CO

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position. This position is eligible for an additional annual stipend ranging from $4,373.40 - $6,093.37 depending on the applicant's education and/or years of applicable work experience. This stipend is subject to annual renewal and is not a part of the base salary. Full-Time Automotive Faculty. This is a Full-Time, due process, benefited Faculty position beginning Fall Semester, 2026. The faculty member will conduct their assignments and co-curricular college activities in a manner consistent with the philosophy and purpose of Aims Community College as stated in the school catalog. The primary purpose of the faculty member is to teach. The faculty member is also responsible for professional development and service to the college. Aims Community College partners with over 70 high schools across Northern Colorado, providing students the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school. These experiences range from Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificate pathways to full associate degree programs. This specific faculty position is a collaboration between Aims Community College and Weld RE-4 School District, supporting the launch of a newly established Career and Technical Education Center. The Career Center will offer multiple career-focused pathways, including a two-year Diesel Program. This faculty role will be based at the District Career Center, where the instructor will be responsible for developing the program and serving as its primary instructor. As this position is embedded in a high school setting, it follows many of the standard operational expectations of high schools, including attendance tracking, parent-teacher conferences, and adherence to the school calendar. This is a full-time, in-person position, requiring on-site presence five (5) days a week. Teach classes on a morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, and/or combined schedule as assigned. In addition to participating in institutional/department recruiting and retention activities, duties will also include advising new and returning students through the occupational Certificates and AAS Degree Programs. Develop and/or modify curriculum as necessary to meet the changing technology of the automotive service repair and management field. Assist the program director in the daily operational tasks, including the selection, acquisition, repair, and maintenance of program equipment and facilities. Participate in department, program, division, and college meetings, activities, and comply with all Aims Community College and ASE Educational Foundation/NATEF policies and procedures including program certifications. Attending classes, seminars, and workshops to stay current in the professional areas of teaching and technical automotive service technology repair is a required activity. Must acquire and track 40 hours of yearly technically specific professional development and training to maintain current and relevant skills and training. Position will require extensive tasks in regards to meeting area shop owners, shop maintenance, and scheduling as required. AYES/Career Academy/Concurrent Enrollment/SkillsUSA and like program coordination and participation involvement is also part of the job required job duties. Student and prospective student’s interaction and participation in program related activities including recruiting, tours, SkillsUSA, Automotive student clubs, and other activities including the Annual Aims Automotive Car Show are requirements. Assisting in the Automotive Programs in evaluation and selection, adoption, and acquisition of equipment, textbooks, other resources and materials is necessary as is pricing, bid, and item acquisition. Moving, staging, set up, testing, teardown, inventory, and disposition of, vehicles, equipment, materials, and supplies is a required activity. Responsible for creating, maintaining instructional materials, and student records such as syllabus, tests, and grades. Implementation of the Aims Community College’s mission statement and goals while completing the department, program, and division goals/directives as assigned is expected. Retrieval, Inventory, Maintenance, Repair, and Disposal of Aims Automotive Instructional Fleet Vehicles is a required role of this position. This includes the repair of all student instructional lab projects to pre-instructional condition. Additionally, this position is responsible for maintaining program vehicles and their condition. Participate in partner organizations and manufacturer trainings, testing, program development, student development, training, program representation, instruction, and testing certification as required. Teaching of stacked or multiple classes or sections at the same time is an understood expectation. Follow all Program Rules, Regulations, and Standard Operating Practices including Inventory, Shop Controls, Tool Programs, and other Program Requirements. Teaching & Professional Obligations: Interacting with students to provide opportunities to learn, creating conditions that facilitate learning, and using techniques and methods that create a high probability that learning will occur. Instructional Delivery: Providing clear communication of information and promoting learning through an effective learning environment. Instructional Design: Designing, sequencing, implementing, and presenting experiences which promote student learning (both in-person & online), and designing, developing, and implementing tools, technologies, and procedures for assessing student-learning outcomes. Collaborate in the development and implementation of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments of learning for students. Provide effective and high-quality instruction of subject being taught. Apply learning-centered educational practices such as creating and communicating clearly-defined outcomes for student learning. Provide a diverse array of learning activities that directly tie to those defined outcomes. Use assessment data to improve instruction and learning, and participate in an ongoing College-Wide dialogue about teaching and learning. Develop and refine department curriculum as necessary to maintain currency in pedagogy and content. Adopt new teaching methodologies as appropriate. Implement department, division, and/or institutional goals as assigned. Maintain office hours, turn in grades on time, meet assigned classes. Submits course syllabi and other required documents on time. Manages the classroom facility. Keeps accurate attendance and grade records. Meets other professional obligations as stated in the Faculty Annual Plan and Evaluation. Other Duties as Assigned. Scholarly & Creative Activities (Professional Development) & Service to the College: Endeavors related to a faculty member’s teaching assignment that contribute to the discovery, dissemination, and practical application of knowledge and/or skill. Acquire and/or maintain certification. Attend conferences, workshops, and/or training appropriate to one’s field. Complete coursework related to one’s teaching assignment. Create teaching methodology and instructional design. Other activities that contribute to keeping current in the content field. Helping the College meet the goals and objectives of its mission and strategic plan. Provide competent advising to students seeking AAS, AS, and/or AA Degrees and program certificates. Fulfill College service requirements by making meaningful contributions on campus and/or to community service groups. Participate in institutional and departmental recruitment and retention activities. Assist in the evaluation and selection of textbooks and other resources and materials in one’s assigned area. Serve on department, division, and institutional committees. Assist in program and curriculum review, revision, and the development and assessment of learning. Maintain classrooms and/or labs. Demonstrate a willingness to embrace and apply the provisions of the College’s mission statement, purpose, philosophy and commitment to diversity.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in related field such as Diesel Power Mechanics OR the ability to obtain this degree within two-and-a-half-years (2.5) of beginning employment.
Two (2) years (4,000 hours) of relevant industry experience OR Current industry license/certification plus 6,000 hours (3 years) of relevant industry experience.
Shall hold or qualify for a full-time, post-secondary vocational credential in Automotive issued by Aims Community College CTE Office.
At least two (2) years (4,000 hours) of approved experience in Diesel Vehicle Service.
Full and current Automotive Service Excellence, (ASE) Certification in A1-Engine Repair, A2-Automatic Transmission, A3-Manual Drive Train and Axles, A4-Suspension and Steering, A5-Brakes, A6-Engine Repair, A7-Electrical/Electrical Systems, A8-Engine Performance.
ASE G1-Certification must be obtained prior to first day of classes.
ASE L1 Certification must be obtained within the first year of employment, as well as all other ASE Educational Foundation/NATEF Standards for current Program Instructor Certification.
Requires the use of a company vehicle for business travel. The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.
Commitment to a high standard of work performance, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement of self and the program.
Knowledge of, and experience with, personal computers as well as using systems relating to automotive service repair and automotive service instruction.
Ability to build test banks, operate and maintain automotive service industry equipment.
Ability to work with more than one student(s) simultaneously during a stacked class block schedule.
Microsoft Office software experience.
Ability to teach using methodologies that support a student-centered learning environment.
Computer literacy and the ability to use computer technology in classroom/lab instruction.
Willingness to take classes in teaching methods, curriculum development, computer applications or other coursework deemed necessary by the Department Chair, Academic Dean, or Program Director.
Positive attitude toward teaching courses in varied modalities, including online, synchronous remote and traditional face-to-face.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years in Automotive Diesel repair with an established repair facility or business.
Prior automotive teaching experience in an accredited secondary or post-secondary institution within the past five (5) years.
Experience in College/High School recruitment.
Extensive software and equipment knowledge of Alldata, ProDemand, ATECH Equipment, CDX Automotive Program, ConsuLab Equipment, Mustang Dyno equipment, Identifix.
Service advising experience, automotive service management experience, automotive dealership management experience.
Microsoft Office Product extensive experience including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience in auto shop management, administrative activities related to budgeting, accounting, procurement and personnel management.
Snap-on Diagnostic Tool Certifications.
Hunter Alignment and Wheel/Tire Equipment Certifications, COATS Wheel and Tire Certifications, Pro Cut Brake Certifications, EPA Section 609 HVAC Certification.
D2L Educational Platform experience.
Student activities or club experience, civic club or community engagement activities, public facing event participation, (car shows, trade shows).
Experience servicing Heavy Diesel Equipment and or vehicles.
ASE Certified in Medium/Heavy Truck (T1 - T8, F1).
Experience teaching and supporting traditionally underserved student populations.
Demonstrated aptitude for developing course content and teaching in varied modalities: online, synchronous remote, traditional face-to-face, and blended (hybrid) versions of each.

Responsibilities

Teach classes on a morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, and/or combined schedule as assigned.
Advise new and returning students through the occupational Certificates and AAS Degree Programs.
Develop and/or modify curriculum as necessary to meet the changing technology of the automotive service repair and management field.
Assist the program director in the daily operational tasks, including the selection, acquisition, repair, and maintenance of program equipment and facilities.
Participate in department, program, division, and college meetings, activities, and comply with all Aims Community College and ASE Educational Foundation/NATEF policies and procedures including program certifications.
Attend classes, seminars, and workshops to stay current in the professional areas of teaching and technical automotive service technology repair.
Acquire and track 40 hours of yearly technically specific professional development and training to maintain current and relevant skills and training.
Engage in extensive tasks in regards to meeting area shop owners, shop maintenance, and scheduling as required.
Coordinate and participate in AYES/Career Academy/Concurrent Enrollment/SkillsUSA and like programs.
Interact with students and prospective students in program-related activities including recruiting, tours, SkillsUSA, Automotive student clubs, and other activities including the Annual Aims Automotive Car Show.
Assist in the evaluation and selection, adoption, and acquisition of equipment, textbooks, other resources and materials, including pricing, bidding, and item acquisition.
Perform moving, staging, set up, testing, teardown, inventory, and disposition of vehicles, equipment, materials, and supplies.
Create and maintain instructional materials and student records such as syllabus, tests, and grades.
Implement the Aims Community College’s mission statement and goals while completing department, program, and division goals/directives as assigned.
Manage the retrieval, inventory, maintenance, repair, and disposal of Aims Automotive Instructional Fleet Vehicles.
Repair all student instructional lab projects to pre-instructional condition.
Maintain program vehicles and their condition.
Participate in partner organizations and manufacturer trainings, testing, program development, student development, training, program representation, instruction, and testing certification as required.
Teach stacked or multiple classes or sections at the same time.
Follow all Program Rules, Regulations, and Standard Operating Practices including Inventory, Shop Controls, Tool Programs, and other Program Requirements.
Interact with students to provide opportunities to learn, creating conditions that facilitate learning, and using techniques and methods that create a high probability that learning will occur.
Provide clear communication of information and promote learning through an effective learning environment.
Design, sequence, implement, and present experiences which promote student learning (both in-person & online).
Design, develop, and implement tools, technologies, and procedures for assessing student-learning outcomes.
Collaborate in the development and implementation of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments of learning for students.
Provide effective and high-quality instruction of the subject being taught.
Apply learning-centered educational practices such as creating and communicating clearly-defined outcomes for student learning.
Provide a diverse array of learning activities that directly tie to defined outcomes.
Use assessment data to improve instruction and learning, and participate in an ongoing College-Wide dialogue about teaching and learning.
Develop and refine department curriculum as necessary to maintain currency in pedagogy and content.
Adopt new teaching methodologies as appropriate.
Implement department, division, and/or institutional goals as assigned.
Maintain office hours, turn in grades on time, meet assigned classes.
Submit course syllabi and other required documents on time.
Manage the classroom facility.
Keep accurate attendance and grade records.
Meet other professional obligations as stated in the Faculty Annual Plan and Evaluation.
Engage in scholarly and creative activities (professional development) and service to the college.
Acquire and/or maintain certification.
Attend conferences, workshops, and/or training appropriate to one’s field.
Complete coursework related to one’s teaching assignment.
Create teaching methodology and instructional design.
Engage in other activities that contribute to keeping current in the content field.
Help the College meet the goals and objectives of its mission and strategic plan.
Provide competent advising to students seeking AAS, AS, and/or AA Degrees and program certificates.
Fulfill College service requirements by making meaningful contributions on campus and/or to community service groups.
Participate in institutional and departmental recruitment and retention activities.
Serve on department, division, and institutional committees.
Assist in program and curriculum review, revision, and the development and assessment of learning.
Maintain classrooms and/or labs.
Demonstrate a willingness to embrace and apply the provisions of the College’s mission statement, purpose, philosophy and commitment to diversity.

Benefits

100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option)
85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family
Voluntary vision insurance
Faculty Personal Leave (16 hours per year) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)
166 days worked with deferred paid (Summer semester off)
Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums
Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees
Tuition waiver for dependents
PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)
Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
Free parking on all campuses