Auto Tech Instructor, Antelope Valley College
Automotive Technology Instructor
Full-time, Tenure Track - 10 months
Salary:
$48,776 - $72,049 /annually + benefits (dependent upon education & experience)
Deadline: Extended to June 18, 2008
Start Date: Fall 2008 Semester (begins approximately August 21, 2008)
Full-time instructor in the Technical Education Division, teaching classes in automotive repair. Teaching assignment will consist of courses covering all eight areas of ASE Automotive Certification and the California clean Air Car Course, and courses in engine rebuilding, electrical systems including batteries, starting, charging and ignition systems, drivability, emissions, California Clean Air Car course, A6, A8, L1 California Equivalency Courses, Smog Technician update course, and Heating and Air Conditioning.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s degree AND two years of full-time experience as an automotive repair technician OR an Associate’s degree AND six years experience as an automotive repair technician, OR the equivalent:
Equivalency: College work, military training, or nationally recognized certifications equivalent to a Baccalaureate degree and two years of related occupational experience in the discipline; or, college work, military training, or nationally recognized certifications equivalent to an Associate degree plus six years of occupational experience related to the discipline, OR eight years of experience in the collision repair occupation, two years of which must have included assignment as a supervisor, instructor, trainer or owner of an automotive service shop.
A California Community College Credential in the discipline, valid for life, may be considered for purposes of minimum qualifications
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
ASE Certificate in Engine Repair, Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drive Train and Axles, Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning, Engine Performance and Automotive Advanced Engine Performance.
Current EU California Smog Check License
California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Certified Clean Air Car Course Instructor’s Certification.
Recent experience in automotive repair in the areas of emissions, brakes, suspension, and transmissions with the above ASE Certifications
Two years or more teaching experience at the community or technical college level or post secondary level with the above ASE Certification.
Responsible for teaching all courses within the automotive program. Duties include curriculum development, development of teaching materials and student learning outcomes, participation in program review, and updating course outlines.
Scheduling and availability for five office hours per week, participation in division meetings and other activities, service on campus shared governance committees and community service are also required duties
Responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective advisory committee and recommending qualified adjunct instructors
May be assigned to daytime, evening, or Saturday teaching assignments.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to have all the following documents on file in the Human Resources Office by the deadline date to be considered for the position. Please submit two sets of the following documents:
- A completed and signed Antelope Valley College academic application. (Please do not state “See Résumé” on any part of the application.)
- A letter of intent, (cover letter) briefly addressing your interest and qualifications for this position.
- A current resume.
Transcripts* of all previous college work from an accredited instituion. (unofficial or photocopied transcripts may be used to establish an application file). Official transcripts will be required if selected for the position.
*A degree from a country other than the U.S., including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.
Applications and job announcements can be obtained from and must be returned to:
Office of Human Resources
Antelope Valley College
3041 West Avenue K Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6311
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (PST)
www.avc.edu
E-mailed material cannot be accepted.
ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4:30 P.M. (PST) ON THE DEADLINE DATE. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
The Antelope Valley Community College District offers an extensive benefits package that includes full-family medical, dental and vision plans, employee life insurance and income protection policies, and eligibility to enroll in the State Teachers’ Retirement System.
Antelope Valley College prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, or sexual orientation.
Upon request, we will consider reasonable accommodations to permit individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment or admission process, (b) perform essential job functions, (c) enjoy benefits and privileges of similarly-situated individuals without disabilities, and (d) participate in instruction, programs, services, activities, or events.
AVC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
