College of Alameda

College of Alameda’s mission is to meet the educational needs of its multicultural and diverse community by providing excellent comprehensive and flexible programs including basic skills, transfer, and occupational, which will enable each student to achieve his/her own unique goals.

The College is California’s only island-based community college and it offers both park-like tranquility and easy access to urban resources. Having served almost half a million day, evening and weekend students since its 1970 founding, College of Alameda enjoys a well-deserved reputation for excellence in its academic, vocational, and student support programs. The College of Alameda is proud of its strong ties to the City of Alameda and is recognized for its strong partnerships with the local business community.

Job Description Summary

The Diesel Mechanics Instructor will teach a broad range of transfer courses in Diesel and Truck Mechanics, Diesel Engines, Chassis and Brake Systems, Forklift Operations, and transfer courses in Selected Topics and Independent study.

Duties & Responsibilities

Teaching schedule may include evening or weekend hours as part of contract assignment. Instructors are expected to use and keep abreast of advanced teaching methods, including the use of current and future technologies to support student learning and career objectives.

Provide class instruction in accordance with established course outlines.

Inform students via syllabi concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.

Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and personnel records, and submits them according to published deadlines.

Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations and promptly returns them to students.

Post and maintain required office hours in accordance with the prevailing policy.

Participate in faculty discussions on curriculum, teaching-learning techniques and teaching materials.

Participate on departmental, divisional, and campus committees. Develop and revise courses in the discipline.

The Instructor is also responsible for providing a full professional service week that may include, but is not limited to:

Teaching, teaching preparation, maintenance of office hours and student advising, and maintenance of student rosters, class records and grade completion in accordance with District policy and procedures;
Performing departmental duties such as program and curriculum development, evaluation and revision, and selecting appropriate instructional materials, and working with administrators and other faculty to develop a comprehensive pre-collegiate program;
Participation in professional activities such as departmental and campus committee work, faculty peer evaluations, staff meetings and participation in the governance structure of the College and District;
Pursuing professional growth activities to remain current in discipline and teaching methodology;
Performing professional outreach activities (e.g., working with administrators and other faculty, as part of course development and depending on need, by participating in an industry advisory committee for a program, working with inter-segmental education partners—such as high school, adult school and other colleges—and industry partners to design and implement effective basic skills curricula and career pathways in the discipline, etc.); and
Performing other related duties as assigned by the College.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession of any Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of experience in Diesel Mechanics.
OR
2. Possession of any Associate Degree from an accredited college AND six (6) years of experience in Diesel Mechanics.
OR
3. May submit a fully satisfied lifetime California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service to teach courses in Diesel Mechanics.
(California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).
OR
4. The equivalent qualifications.
(Candidates who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliable on the college transcripts as required on the District Equivalency Application Form. Refer to the Equivalency Procedures below. This is not a process to waive the minimum qualifications.)
5. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.

Desirable Qualifications

• Journeyman or Master Mechanic, preferably in Heavy-Duty Mechanics.

• Teaching experience with adult students.

• Computer skills: Laptop Diagnostics, Scan-tool diagnostics, email, MS Office, Multi-media hardware for presentation.

• Experience working with Automotive Trades Unions for Heavy Duty Mechanics.

To be considered for this position, please apply directly to the PCCD website:

https://peraltaccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/search

Job Details

Diesel Mechanic Instructor - COA | Tenured Track

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