Posting Number : 250081 Job Title : Instructor Pool - Automotive Technology Applicant Notification : Search Information
Our Department is seeking to expand its pool of part-time faculty to teach Automotive Technology.
- Beyond the required education and experience instructors must have a passion for what they teach and have teaching styles that support student success. Instructors are responsible for following Division and College procedures in support of teaching and learning.
- This is an application pool posting for 2025-2026. The assigned location for this position is at the Lane Community College’s main campus located in Eugene, Oregon.
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First review date of applications may be as early as 10 business days after posting. Subsequent review dates will be based upon department needs. Lane Community College reserves the right to modify this information.Your application will remain in the pool until a decision is made on your candidacy.Application Information
Provide all documents as requested.A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.Unofficial Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.Location : Main Campus Classification : PT Faculty Position Type : Contracted Part-Time Faculty Anticipated Start Date : As Needed, Fall (September 2025), Winter (January 2026), or Spring (April 2026) Salary / Wage : Hourly Salary / Wage Range : Salary / Compensation Statement :
Our application is used to determine your initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.Starting range for part-time faculty is Step 1 – Step 10, see our .The Part-time Faculty includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, and paid sick leave. Part-time faculty may be eligible for full contracted benefits after meeting certain criteria.Grant Statement : Working Schedule :
Classes as assigned by the Division Dean based on need, enrollment, and availability of contracted and / or more senior part-time faculty.Possible teaching assignments throughout the year depending upon qualifications and available assignments (Varies by term).Part-time Instructors and substitutes work, on an as-needed basis, to provide support to students when the teacher of record is unavailable.FLSA : Exempt Position Status : Temporary Full / Part : Part-Time Annual Schedule : Other Annual Schedule Details : If other - see working schedule. Quicklink for Posting : POSTING TEXT Posting Date : 07 / 30 / 2025 Closing Date : 06 / 30 / 2026 Applicant Pool : Academic Year Open Until Filled : No Required QUALIFICATIONS Required Education :
Master ASE Automotive certification (in all eight (8) areas), or ability to acquire certification within one (1) year.Degree in Automotive Technology or related field and three (3) or more years of recent experience as a technician or management level.Equivalent education and professional experience in Automotive Technology.Required Experience : Recent experience in a professional Automotive Technology field that would include one (1) or more of the following areas : engine repair, automatic transmission / transaxle, manual drive trains and axles, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical / electronic systems, heating, and air conditioning, and engine performance. Licensure or Certification Requirements Conditions of Employment :
Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our for more detail.Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.Preferred QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Education Bachelor degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent. Preferred Experience
Experience working with computerized automotive trainers.Experience working with Hybrid Electrical Vehicles.Community College teaching experience.Automotive foreman / supervision experience.Language Statement We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students. Bilingual / Multicultural Statement : Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, multilingual skills, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education. Equivalency Statement : We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and / or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning. Position Purpose :
To provide high quality instruction to students taking Automotive Technology courses to assist students enter or transition into the workforce.Faculty are professional educators with the primary responsibility of providing a quality learning experience for all Lane Community College students. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of the teacher of record and facilitator of learning.Essential Functions : Essential Functions
Plan, write, and administer Automotive curricula to include teaching : Industrial safety practices, Brakes, Engine Repair, Suspension and Steering, Manual Drive Trains and Axles, Automatic Transmissions / Transaxles, Electrical and Electronic Systems, Engine Performance, Heating and Air Conditioning, Introduction To Hybrid Electric Vehicles.Establish, assess, revise class objectives, and select specific class content consistent with students’ educational needs and objectives of the Automotive Technology Program.Maintain currency in the Automotive Technology field.Acquire and maintain additional professional certifications as appropriate.Promote, develop and maintain professional relations with professionals in the industry, College committees, high schools, other colleges, and professional organizations.Participate in the Automotive Technology Advisory Committee meetings.Support student learning through activities that include :
Exhibit compliance with College policies and procedures, accountability for leave time, timesheet completion, release time, textbook ordering and related functionsSustain currency in discipline and innovation in teachingCollegial participation in faculty performance evaluation processMaintain and post office hours in alignment with College expectationsMaintain physical campus presence for instruction and daily needs of students, departments, college, and community, as specified in theMaintain requirements for student records, attendance, grades, and / or other documentation; ensure a safe, quality classroom or lab, including equipment, supplies, and inventoryProblem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of studentsOther duties as assignedCurriculum Delivery
Provide high-quality classroom instructionCreate course content, develop and revise course content and materialsEstablish learning outcomes consistent with core ability outcomes, assess outcomes using appropriate assessment tools, and use assessment results to inform improvements at a program and course levelIncorporate college values into the curriculum and promote a respectful learning environment including facilitating awareness of multicultural and diversity issues in curriculaTeach and develop all class syllabi and course materials, in a form that can be directly delivered to, and used by, studentsConfer with students on course materialsDeliver curriculum to students in traditional and online formatsOnline Teaching and Student Support
Engage within the online course environment to ensure Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI)Monitor student progress and provide reasonable coaching and assistance to struggling students towards successReview and grade all work submitted by students and provide timely and substantive feedbackProvide timely responses to student inquiries.Ensure that all materials meet the guidelines of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation ActUse effective strategies for teaching onlineEquity and Inclusion
Demonstrate Lane Community College’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences, are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships, and are applied to all position responsibilitiesDuties are carried out respectfully and inclusively, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment statusActively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Human Resources and Disability Resource departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities in order to provide for the success of students and staff; mentor and role model cultural competency for persons with disabilitiesMust demonstrate an active concern for students, staff, and the publicSupervision Statement : Faculty report to the Senior Instructional Dean of the Business, Technology, and Trades Division, and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the of the college. Physical Demands / Working Environment : Standing for long periods of time. Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) lbs. Work safely. Knowledge Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of & Skill in :
Differences among learning styles, current advances in teaching methods and uses of technology in education, and the ability to integrate these elements into curricula and teaching methods.Effective teaching methods and knowledge related to a broad range of Automotive technologies.Teaching individuals and groups with diverse backgrounds and varying needs.Ability to :
Advise, motivate, encourage, explain options, and guide students in the learning process.Plan, implement, and evaluate professional-technical courses.Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to student learning.Establish and maintain effective working relations with faculty, students, and staff.Communicate effectively; demonstrate organizational abilities; understanding of time management.Demonstrate well-rounded leadership skills.Demonstrate strong communication abilities.Computer skills, including word processing.Analyze and problems solve.Write clearly and present information in concise summary reports.Prioritize and set long and short-term goals.Meet the NATEF instructor certification standards.Exhibit motivation and initiative in keeping up to date and current in one’s curriculum by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses and staff development activities approved by the college.Understand the role of the community college and the diversity of the community college student body.Ability to understand and carry out Lane Community College’s commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and the needs of students, staff and the public.Ability to understand and carry out Lane Community College’s mission and strategic agendas including college learning outcomes, cultural competency, and diversity.