Automotive Faculty

Full time faculty positions begin in July 2025 with a 30-credit hour teaching load annually.

The successful candidate will teach all courses in the Automotive Service Technology Program. This position primarily teaches a diverse group of Salida high school students at our automotive shop located in Salida. This position also includes serving on campus and college-wide committees, student advising and performing other duties normally required of a full-time faculty member. Additional responsibilities may include collaborating college wide to expand the program;

continued development of current curriculum, participation on the program advisory committee, strengthen business and industry partnerships as well as the partnership with high school administration, and oversight of the automotive facility and equipment. Excellent organizational and leadership skills are essential.

Teaching responsibilities expected of all faculty include: teaching course load as assigned, evaluate courses and assess student learning, meet established course, program and learning outcomes, comply with guidelines and policies, maintain office hours per established standards, develop rapport with students, assist with and participate in advising, orientation and registration activities.

CMC Faculty are expected to engage in service activities such as campus and college committees, participation in relevant projects, mentor peers, participate in and assist with assessment activities, program review, student organization, recruiting and retention.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Qualified candidates must be credentialed to teach in this program, or eligible to be credentialed. Examples of ideal qualifications include: a HS diploma/GED and 10,000 hours of verified occupational/industry hours within 7 year, a related associates degree (or relevant current industry license or certification) and 4,000 verified occupational/industry hours within 7 years; OR, a related Bachelor’s/Master’s degree with 18 discipline related credits and 2000 verified occupational/industry hours within 7 years.

Course delivery may include a mix of live in-person/livestream, hybrid asynchronous/synchronous, and with the use of video-conferenced software modalities available to students throughout the College district. The successful incumbent has experience in a various instructional modalities using a learning management system (LMS) like Canvas.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

Hiring range = $77,575.25 – $94,486.59 annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability, relocation if applicable. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience.

Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

This is a one year term faculty position that may be renewed annually.

Position anticipated to close on June 12, 2025, or until filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

The following responsibilities and activities are listed in order to maintain consistency in the application of expectations and align job duties with evaluation and promotion procedures.

Teaching responsibilities expected of all faculty include; teaching course load as assigned,…