Automotive Technology Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

Continuous recruitment to establish an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions in Automotive Technology. Applications will be reviewed as vacancies arise.

About the Role

Fresno City College seeks an equity-minded Automotive Technology Instructor to teach part-time courses and support a diverse student population. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success, collaboration, and closing equity gaps in higher education.

Fresno City College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a racially and socioeconomically diverse student body. For the 2021-2022 academic year, enrollment included 60% Latinx, 11% Asian/Pacific Islander, 5% Black/African American, 20% White, 1% American Indian/Alaska Native, and 3% multiracial students.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Automotive Technology courses on a part-time schedule.
• Utilize diverse pedagogies and instructional delivery systems, including technology for face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Employ effective teaching methods aligned with institutionally approved curriculum and course outlines.
• Evaluate student progress through tests, examinations, written assignments, and oral responses.
• Provide course syllabi to students and maintain classroom records per District Policy.
• Submit student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner.
• Teach in various instructional settings and times, including as needed.
• Fulfill all instructor duties as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, with a commitment to equity-minded practices.
• One of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of directly related professional experience;
  • Associate degree and six years of directly related professional experience;
  • A valid California Community College Credential;
  • Equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency petition).

Qualifications

• Experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion into instructional and professional responsibilities.
• Recent experience working with racially minoritized students (e.g., African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American) and understanding historical exclusion patterns in higher education.
• Willingness to examine and improve instructional and relational practices to support racially minoritized students.
• Related work and professional experience in Automotive Technology.
• Experience working with students of diverse cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including students with disabilities and traditionally underrepresented populations.
• Ability to facilitate multicultural and cross-cultural communication with sensitivity.
• Experience supporting under-prepared and high-need community college students.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success.
• Proficiency with instructional technologies.
• Effective communication skills with students and staff.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials.
• Understanding of the community college mission and goals.

Pay

Newly hired part-time faculty will be placed on step one (1) of the Part-Time Faculty Salary Schedule. Salary classification is based on education and experience as outlined in the Part-Time Faculty Salary Classifications. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

For details, refer to the SCCD & SCFT Part-Time Faculty Agreement.

About the College

As California’s first community college, Fresno City College has a proud history of leadership in education. Located near the Tower District and downtown Fresno, the college is committed to academic excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Its mission is to provide equity-centered, quality, innovative educational programs and support services, fostering student success and lifelong learning while contributing to the sustainable economic, social, and cultural development of the region.

Core values include equity-mindedness, social justice, and sustainable social and economic mobility. The college aspires to normalize a culture of racial equity and anti-racism, fostering a community of belonging and affirmation.