Job Details

This position provides instruction in the Diesel & Heavy Duty Equipment Technology Program. The instructor may teach during the day or evening depending on the instructional needs of SSC. The teaching requirement is for 5 hours of contact each day with additional time for student advising, industry contacts, division meetings, and working with the technical advisory committee. It is a full-time tenure track position.

Candidates should be willing to teach in a variety of formats such as in-class, hybrid, online and varied class times including days and evenings according to program needs.

Seattle Colleges are committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and staff who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT-Seattle and is subject to union shop provisions.

• Teach curriculum for Heavy Duty Diesel certificate and degree programs.
• Provide assistance and advice to students regarding their success and eventual employment.
• Participate in department planning and operation.
• Work with other faculty and students to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Complete all necessary college paperwork, e.g. registration forms, grade reports, safety reports, etc. in a timely fashion.
• Be familiar with current industry practices and technologies.
• Complete and maintain an in-service technology education program.
• Achieve and maintain a Seattle College District Vocational Technical Instructor's Certificate.
• Work effectively with students in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment and understand the goals and objectives of comprehensive college and vocational-technical education.
• Develop and grow effective relationships with industry representatives.
• Achieve and maintain NATEF program and State certifications which includes being ASE Master Certified in Diesel Heavy Equipment Repair.

• Minimum of five years trade experience in the field of diesel & heavy equipment repair.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ASE Master Certification required by end of first year of employment.

• Degree in Diesel Heavy Equipment Repair Technology and ASE Master Certification desired.
• Vocational instructional experience.
• Experience with assessment of student learning and use of instructional technology.
• Understanding of effective marketing, student recruitment and retention.