Automotive Service Technology Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Automotive Service Technology Instructor

Position Type: Instructor

College: Front Range Community College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Manufacturing, Skilled Trades, & Applied Technology

Campus: Larimer Campus

Location: Fort Collins, CO

Salary Range:  Varies by course. Please see Additional Information below.

Who We Are:

With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities. 

Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek. 

One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body. 

The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive. 

FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence. 

Job Summary:

The part-time instructor in Automotive Technology program at the Larimer Campus provides instruction in all levels of automotive technology, including certificate and/or transfer levels, to future technicians. Course assignments will be made based on experience and include lecture- and lab-based instruction.

This position works individually, as well as in collaboration with colleagues, to develop innovative curriculum which meets the needs of our diverse population of students. Student retention and success is a top priority. This position utilizes technology and effective teaching strategies to develop students’ critical thinking skills. You may be asked to teach at different times, locations and modalities to meet the needs of the College. This position requires a strong on-campus presence and may require occasional travel to all three FRCC campuses

Course assignments are made based on experience, availability, and the needs of the department; as a result, you may be asked to teach at different times, locations and modalities.

This position requires a strong on-campus presence and may require occasional travel to all three FRCC campuses.

Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A related associate degree (or relevant current industry license or certification) and 4000 verified occupational/industry hours within seven (7) years.

OR

• A related Bachelor’s or any Master’s degree with 18 discipline related credits and 2000 verified occupational/industry hours within seven (7) years.

Related Degree, Credential, and/or Occupational Experience in: ASE Certification, ASE A4 Suspension/Steering and A5 Breaks, ASE G1 Maintenance & light repair, A6 Electrical/Electronic Advanced Engine Performance. 

Qualifications can vary based on course. For more information, please review the FRCC Faculty Qualifications Guide to find the minimum qualification requirements for faculty and part-time instructor positions. 

CTE Credential: This instructor position will be teaching Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses. In addition to the qualifications listed above, the selected candidate must have a current CTE credential or the ability to obtain one within one year to teach. For more information, please see the Colorado Department of Education’s Career and Technical Education website. 

Selection Process:

The selection process for this instructor position will be conducted through a competitive, merit-based evaluation of all qualified applicants. Preliminary screening will be based on the completed application package submitted by the candidate. the needs of the College. 

This is an open talent pool. Applicants will be contacted based on the needs of the College. Open talent pools close on May 1 and reopen based on the needs of the College.

This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions. 

Application Procedures: 

A completed application package includes: 

• A resume or CV; 

• A cover letter or letter of interest; 

• A copy of your academic transcripts or related licenses/certifications ; 

• A one-page statement of your teaching philosophy; and 

• A list of courses and the semesters you have taught (if applicable). 

The application will ask for you to provide three references. We ask that they are all professional references and at least one is a current/recent supervisor. 

Additional Information/Benefits:  

Transcript Note: While unofficial copies are accepted at the application stage, the following information must be included: your name, institution name, degree achieved (subject and degree type), date of degree achieved, and courses completed. If selected to move forward, official copies will be required. 

Salary Information: The pay range for Part-Time Instructors varies, depending on the type of course, the contact ratio and contact hours. Please refer to our Part-Time Instructor Pay Matrix for detailed information. 

Benefits Information: For information about benefits for Instructors and Hourly Employees, please see the Front Range Community College Benefits page. 

Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.