The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

American River College (ARC) is seeking a full-time, tenure track faculty member in the Automotive Technology Program. The program is an ASE Education Foundation certified program with special requirements for faculty. If you have passion for teaching and learning, and are committed to the mission of ARC, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem-solving. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced ASE Certified Automotive Technology Professor to help prepare our students for life-changing careers. You will plan, prepare, and deliver quality classroom instruction in lecture and/or laboratory formats, based on the approved curricula, and assist in the resolution of student issues, when required.

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.
 
Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

The instructional assignment may encompass teaching courses across all levels in this discipline. Courses for this assignment may include:

• AT 100 Technical Basics for the Automotive Professional
• AT 103 Basic Automotive Skills
• AT 105 Mathematics for Automotive Technology
• AT 106 Automotive Shop Operations
• AT 107 Employability Skills for Technical Careers
• AT 108 Successful Automobile Selling Skills
• AT 110 Automotive Brakes
• AT 130 Manual Drive Trains and Axles
• AT 140 Advanced Automotive Skill and Speed Development
• AT 143 Automotive Parts
• AT 145 Automotive Exhaust System
• AT 146 Automotive Service Consultant (Service Writing)
• AT 156 Light Duty Diesel/Green Diesel Technology
• AT 157 Advanced Light Duty Diesel/Green Diesel Technology
• AT 171 Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Emissions Update UT033
• AT 177 Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Emissions Update UT069
• AT 178 Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Emissions Update UT055
• AT 180 Automotive Data Acquisition
• AT 181 Electrical Fundamentals and Multimeter Basics
• AT 182 Manufacturer Training and Certification
• AT 184 Manufacturer Specific Scan Tool Use and Operation
• AT 186 Snap-On Diagnostic Tool Use and Operation
• AT 188 Aftermarket Scan Tool Use and Operation
• AT 189 Digital Storage Oscilloscope Use and Operation
• AT 190 Advanced Student Projects
• AT 298 Work Experience in Automotive Technology
• AT 301 Small Gas Engines, Outdoor Power Equipment
• AT 310 Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems
• AT 311 Suspension and Steering Systems
• AT 313 Automatic Transmission and Transaxles
• AT 314 Automotive Engine Repair
• AT 317 Advanced Drivetrain
• AT 325 Engine Performance Testing & Tuning
• AT 327 Introduction to Motorsports
• AT 330 Automotive Electrical Systems
• AT 331 Advanced Automotive Electrical Systems
• AT 332 Engine Performance & Electronic Engine Controls
• AT 333 California State Smog Check Inspector Training
• AT 334 BAR Specified Diagnostic and Repair Training
• AT 341 Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technology Vehicles
• AT 343 Electric Vehicle Construction, Diagnosis and Repair
• AT 345 Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology, Service and Repair
• AT 347 Advanced Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology Service and Repair
• AT 350 Automotive Engine Blueprinting, Machine Work and Manufacturing
• AT 352 Automotive Chassis Fabrication
• AT 355 Automotive Engine Performance Testing and Tuning
• AT 357 Automotive Motorsports

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

1. Have a Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience; OR an Associate degree and six years of professional experience; OR the equivalent*. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by the time of hire. 
2. All candidates must hold and maintain current ASE Master Technician, L1, and G1 certification prior to employment, be able to obtain BAR Emissions Trainer certification within one year of employment, and have advanced training and experience in the repair of alternative fuel, hybrid, and electric vehicles.
3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

• If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to apply under the “equivalent” provision.
• Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees/minimum qualifications listed above. Please visit our website for a sample letter and information on the equivalency determination process.
• If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter. 

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae 
3. Letter of Interest 
4. Unofficial Transcripts from College/University

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts. 
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents. 
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. 
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.