Advanced Automotive Technology Professor, Full-time Tenure-track
Hartnell Community College
Salary: $70,608.00 - $149,154.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty
Job Number: 202400281
Location: Alisal Campus 1752 East Alisal Street, Salinas
Department: Career Technical Education/Workforce Development
Closing: 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROFESSOR, FULL-TIME TENURE-TRACK
THE POSITION
Under the general direction of the area dean, the Advanced Transportation Instructor will be responsible for providing instruction in diesel and automotive courses, with a primary focus in automotive. In addition, the instructor will be responsible for keeping the curriculum up-to-date to meet evolving technologies and needs of the industries it supports. This assignment is based at the college's Alisal Campus, and may include teaching in day, evening, or weekend classes, across the Hartnell College District including some remote instruction. The instructor must build and maintain close ties to regional industries and K-12 educational institutions, including through participation in advisory committees.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Advanced Transportation Technology Program provides students with the technical skills and knowledge necessary to succeed as technicians in the automotive service and heavy-duty diesel transportation industries. The Advanced Diesel Technology Program offers an associate of science degree and provides students with work ready skills in the diesel technology field that are important to local industries such as agriculture, trucking, construction, and transportation. The program provides hands-on training in a variety of real-world settings in a state-of-the art facility, with a focus on problem solving and transferability of skills.
Examples of Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Coordinate, plan, organize, and instruct lecture and lab courses as assigned;
Coordinate, plan, prepare, present, evaluate, and deliver classroom instruction and related activities, including developing and revising curriculum; using computer and advanced technologies in instruction; and maintaining currency in field;
Offer student advising and assistance;
Perform ASE Master Technician training and certification and maintain appropriate and current membership, license, and certifications from appropriate professional organizations;
Assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussion;
Develop and file appropriate syllabi for each course taught, ensuring that each syllabus conforms to required and approved curriculum, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and reflects currency in field;
Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials, including classroom and laboratory equipment, to dean;
Keep students informed about their progress through the prompt evaluation and grading of papers and other work;
Maintain and report accurate and complete scholastic records, including attendance records;
Participate in program and curriculum review and development;
Develop and assess student learning and program level outcomes;
Utilize the results of student learning outcomes assessment to make improvements in teaching and learning;
Post and maintain office hours for student consultations;
Participate in student recruitment and articulation programs;
Participate in faculty recruitment and peer evaluation;
Collegially participate in department, college, and discipline-specific activities;
Participate in assignments and activities that support accreditation, institutional planning, and institutional effectiveness;
Participate in college governance, including serving on various committees;
Participate in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations;
Attend faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the dean, vice president, superintendent/president, or designee.
