Automotive Technology Instructor (Bachelor's Degree), Full-Time

Job Number FAC00367P

Position Title Automotive Technology Instructor (Bachelor's Degree), Full-Time

Position Type Faculty Full Time Tenure Track

Percentage Employee

Number of Months Assignment 10

Starting Date ASAP

Current Work Schedule

Salary Range

Salary

Dependent upon academic background and educational experience. Please visit our website at http://www.riohondo.edu/hr/hr-documents/ to see the faculty salary schedule.

Shift Differential

FLSA Exempt

Location Main Campus, High School partners

Department Automotive Technology

Open Date 09/04/2025

Closing Date 10/04/2025

Open Until Filled No

About Río Hondo College 

Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few. 

Strengths 

Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color. 

Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve. 

Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color. 

Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more. 

In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

Basic Function/Definition

Automotive Technology currently consists of General Automotive, Heavy Equipment, Alternative Fuels, Bureau of Automotive Smog Programs and Factory supported programs. Among the courses taught are beginning, intermediate and advanced classes. Classes are offered both on and off the campus during the day, evenings and weekends. Facilities on campus included 6 labs which all have been remodeled and a fleet of 80 training vehicles. The program is NATEF certified in Automotive, ATMA Certified- Association of Technology Management, and Applied Technology, ATTS Certified- Automotive Technician Training Standards. The successful candidate must be ASE certified in G1, and all eight (master) certified in order to teach plus L1 for those teaching Engine Performance within one year of employment.

Essential Duties

Minimum Qualifications

For faculty assigned to teach upper division courses in disciplines where the master’sdegree is not generally expected or available, but where a related bachelor’s or associatedegree is generally expected or available, possession of either:(A) any master’s degree or equivalent foreign degree and two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment (automotive technology) and any appropriate licensure; or (B) any bachelor’s degree or equivalent foreign degree and six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment (automotive technology) and any appropriate licensure.

Equivalencies

Responsibilities

Under general direction:

• Instruct students in the assigned discipline
• Develop curricula, instructional methodology, strategies
• Advise students in both group and individual contacts
• Assist students in improving time management and learning skills
• Participate in institutional activities including but not limited to flex and staff development
• Perform peer reviews as required in the association contract
• Participate in other contractually required activities
• Meet regularly with discipline/division peers
• Provide support for discipline/division recruitment, research and development
• Participate on institutional committees and activities
• Work towards continuous personal growth and development
• Perform other duties as directed or specified by Board Policy, California Education Code, or Faculty Association contract.
• Assignments may be either day or evening, weekday or weekends or online.

Foreign Degrees

Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.

License Certificates/Credentials

Full and current Automotive Service Excellence, (ASE) Certification in A1-Engine Repair, A2-Automatic Transmission, A3-Manual Drive Train and Axles, A4-Suspension and Steering,A5-Brakes, A6-Engine Repair, A7-Electrical/Electrical Systems, A8-Engine Performance.ASE G1-CertificationASE L1 Certification as well as all other ASE Educational Foundation/NATEF Standards for current Program Instructor Certification.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field, plus 10 years of applicable work experience.

Working Conditions

Position Description

Applications are currently being accepted for Automotive Technology Instructor. This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track position.The Full-Time Automotive Technology Bachelor’s Degree Instructor position may include additional responsibilities with accompanying assigned release time as the B.S. Program Coordinator for Auto Tech.

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.

• Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
• Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
• Complete transcripts of all college/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted). NOTE: Transcripts from multiple colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded.
• Transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date (please circle conferral date on transcripts). Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified.
• PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.

Special Instructions to Applicants

SELECTION PROCESS AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: *Please note this is a tentative timeline and subject to change.Application deadline: 10/4/25Application screening: Week of 10/6/25Applications are initially screened for completeness and Minimum Qualifications.Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review.First level interview: 11/6/25Final interview tentatively planned for: TBD

Additional Information

• The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
• Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
• As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant’s expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• For positions requiring a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurability is required.
• Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
• A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.

Commitment to Diversity

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Cancel RTF Policy

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.

EEO Statement

Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.