Transforming lives through learning isnt just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30000 students who take the first step in their higher education become trained for a new career or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College Districthonors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such theDistrict is committed toeliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting aculture of appreciation for diversity equity inclusivity and social justice and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.

The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.

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Job Summary

Job Description

Cuyamaca College seeks talented dedicated and diverse candidates to apply for the Automotive Technology Faculty position who share our strategic vision focused on student success. We seek a candidate with a record of successful teaching and mentoring of students. Cuyamaca College is home to an increasingly diverse community including a large Middle Eastern Population and is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Cuyamaca College is proud to be recognized in California for its innovative approaches that facilitate clear educational and career pathways for our students.

General Responsibilities:

The applicant should possess the understanding and commitment to the community college is the responsibility of a regular/contract instructor to participate in the planning implementation and evaluation of educational programs courses and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the visions missions and values of the college and District.

This position may include a combination of day and evening assignments large lectures and small seminars and is being offered by a college strongly committed to the open door concept serving a diverse student population.

• Includes teaching subject areas in the Automotive curriculum such as engine repair and diagnosis; maintenance; shop skills and shop safety; measurement; basic hand tools and wrenches; demonstration and supervision of engine rebuilding; transmissions/transaxles; chassis electrical systems; brakes suspension and steering; axles/drive axles/differentials; engine electrical systems; engine performance and emissions; air conditioning and heating; electric and hybrid vehicles and smog check license preparation.

• Manage and build manufacturers training programs and industry programs such as ASCCA and assist with program certifications and reviews.

• Assist in course and curriculum design program review developing constructing and coordinating the use of instructional aids in accordance with manufacturers and ASE accreditation standards.

• Assist with developing and teaching short term courses using new and future technologies as prescribed by manufacturers.

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Job Description Summary:

This full-time tenure track position will be a key member of the Cuyamaca College Automotive Technology Department team. The Automotive Departments mission is to recruit and train the next generation of working professionals in the automotive field. Our automotive factory ASE training and specializations award manufacturer and ASE certification opportunities from Engine Repair through Advanced Electric Vehicles and autonomous drive systems.

The person accepted to fill this position will be required to manage a manufacturers level program. They must have certifications in General Motors Ford Bureau of Automotive Repair and/or other manufacturer training programs or have the ability to attain these certifications once hired. We are seeking individuals with excellent teaching abilities to join our subject matter expert faculty.

Faculty members have the ability to earn compensation above the posted salary range through additional contract responsibilities awarded by managing a manufacturers training program teaching overload completing department program reports and/or other special assignments.

For more information about the Cuyamaca College Automotive Department please visit: Cuyamaca College Automotive Technology Program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICANTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

Any bachelors degree or higher and two years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment OR

Any associate degree and six years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment; professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a masters degree OR

The equivalent.

NOTE: If you are applying based on the equivalent you will need to complete an Equivalency Determination Form and equivalency statement. These documents MUST be submitted as part of the application procedures.

Click on the link for equivalency instructions and the equivalency determination form: QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful experience in or preparation for teaching Automotive Technology.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues students administration industry and the community.

• Evidence of a strong commitment to remain current in Automotive Technology.

• ASE Certifications or the ability to attain certifications for teaching assignments.

• Recent work experience in the automotive field; including factory or industry certifications.

• Applicants must demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates will also be evaluated for qualifications in the following:

• Completion of training certifications and/or equivalent master level manufacturers training such as Ford General Motors Honda Toyota etc.

• Desire to become involved in college shared governance and campus community affairs.

• Ability to teach online and hybrid classes using advanced department technology. Training in online teaching will be provided during the first semester of employment.

• ASE Master Automobile Technician Certification.

• ASE L-series Advanced Technology Certifications.

• Ability to perform other duties consistent with the faculty job description as stated in the faculty contract.

• Evidence of background and experience servicing late model vehicles (less than 5 years old) including hybrid electric and alternative fueled vehicles.

• Evidence of leadership and/or management of a school program or industry related facility.

Additional Information

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

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REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS):

• Complete and current resume/C.V.

• Cover letter addressing how you meet the necessary qualifications for this position. Please note that the cover letter is also used while screening your application materials to gain information about your qualifications.

• Official or unofficial college/university transcripts verifying degrees and/or coursework. If applying under the equivalency please follow the equivalency instructions found here.

• Any ASE GM Ford and/or industry certifications.

Please note that this is NOT a remote position.

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