Automotives (2 positions)
Job ID: 322226
Location: Glendale Community College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Salary Range
$51,774 - $99,672 / annually, DOE
Work Calendar
9 Months
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Benefits
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of
benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:
Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
- 20 Paid Observed Holidays
- Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
- Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
- Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
- Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
- Annual Professional Development Funding
- Flexible Work Schedules
Employee Health & Wellness Programs:
- District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
- Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
- Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
- Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings
- Pre-Retirement Planning Events
- Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)
Job Summary
The Automotive Faculty member provides highquality instruction in the Automotive Service program using ASEaligned teaching methods and handson training across all major vehicle systems that include, but not limited to, courses in automotive maintenance, engine repair, suspension & steering, manual drive train & axles, electrical/electronics, HVAC, automatic transmission, engine performance and brakes. This position prepares students for ASE EntryLevel and ProfessionalLevel certifications and supports their academic progress through proactive advising, academic support hours, and guided pathway planning. The faculty member delivers curriculum in classroom and laboratory environments while maintaining safe, wellequipped instructional shops that meet ASE Education Foundation standards. This faculty will work with local and statewide repair shops and dealerships, and local high schools for recruitment and internships.
Essential Functions
- Facilitates and instructs students in classroom and automotive laboratory settings across core ASE-aligned disciplines, including electrical/electronics, brakes, steering and suspension, engine performance, HVAC, transmissions, and emerging technologies such as hybrid/EV and ADAS. Develops written syllabi, course outlines, assessments, and instructional materials aligned to ASE Education Foundation Master-level standards. Evaluates student learning, monitors academic progress, prepares and grades exams/assignments, and maintains clean, safe, and OSHA/ASE-compliant automotive shop environments. Performs basic maintenance on instructional equipment or coordinates repairs for lifts, alignment systems, scan tools, training vehicles, and specialized diagnostic tools.
- Promotes the Automotive Service program and recruits' students through outreach events, local high school partnerships, dual enrollment, career fairs, advisory boards, and collaboration with industry employers. Supports, mentors, and educates adjunct faculty regarding curriculum updates, ASE standards, instructional best practices, safety requirements, and manufacturer-specific training pathways (Ford Asset, GM ASEP, MAAP, Track, Subaru).
- Maintains professional competence by staying current with industry trends, ASE certifications, OEM service procedures, advanced diagnostics, EV/Hybrid technologies, and instructional best practices. Participates in professional development including conferences, OEM training, ASE renewal, coursework, and college-sponsored workshops.
- Maintains academic support hours to assist, mentor, and advise new, prospective, and continuing students on coursework, ASE certification sequencing, manufacturer pathway options, program expectations, internships, and career placement opportunities. This includes advising automotive students; facilitating partnerships with in-state universities for transfer programs and grants; participating in outreach activities to middle schools, high schools, and other programs; creating and maintaining partnerships within automotive industry
- Participates in the academic life of the college by serving on campus and district committees, contributing to program review, supporting ASE accreditation requirements, collaborating with the Automotive Advisory Committee, and assisting with curriculum development, outcome assessment, and equipment planning. Holding academic support hours for students, with the purpose of answering questions that students may have over the subject matters being taught and/or providing academic advisement to students planning to major in an automotive discipline
Minimum Qualifications
- Five years of occupational experience in the field to be taught OR
- Three years of occupational experience in the field to be taught and a Bachelor's degree of higher OR
- A Master's degree or higher in the teaching field OR
- A Master's degree of higher in any field with 18 graduate credits in the teaching field OR
- A Master's degree of higher in any field with a combination of 24 upper division and/or graduate credits in the teaching field
Desired Qualifications
- 5+ years' previous teaching or training experience at a community college, university, OEM training center, dealership academy, military technical school, or industry-based technician training institution.
- 5+ years' significant professional experience as an automotive technician, shop foreman, team lead, field service technician, or technical specialist with proficiency across multiple ASE A-series areas; experience in drivability diagnostics, electrical/electronics, HVAC, or advanced vehicle technology preferred.
- 5+ years' experience with curriculum development or training material creation, including laboratory exercises, task sheets, assessments, and applied learning modules aligned to industry standards such as ASE Education Foundation Master-Level competencies, including the use of software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
- 5+ years' experience with Manufacturer-specific training experience (Subaru, GM ASEP, Ford Asset or similar), including familiarity with OEM repair procedures, online training systems, and corporate diagnostic workflows.
- Possession of relevant industry-recognized certifications, including ASE Master Automobile Technician (A1-A9), L1 Advanced Engine Performance, L3 Light Duty Hybird/ Electric Vehicles, and G1 Maintenance & Light Repair. All instructors must hold current ASE certification in Auto Maintenance & Light Repair (G1), Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6), and in the Automobile area(s) (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A7, A8 and/or A9) they teach.
- 5+ years' demonstrated ability to maintain, diagnose, and troubleshoot training vehicles and laboratory equipment, including lifts, alignment systems, brake lathes, HVAC service equipment, electrical trainers, hybrid/EV service tooling, and shop safety systems.
- 5+ years' experience mentoring or supervising technicians, interns, apprentices, or student cohorts, including supporting their career development, ASE test preparation, and industry placement.
Special Working Conditions
- Work Schedule Varies, may be required to work mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.
- Climbing stairs and/or ladders to reach assigned areas along with working at heights.
- May be required to lift or carry up to 50lbs.
- May be exposed to hazardous chemicals.
- TRAVEL: Local travel to multiple colleges, various MCCCD campuses and area high schools is required.
- Remote travel may be required for training or seminars.
- Employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving: https://district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-4/4-14
- Travel to campus during the interview/selection process will be at the candidate's own expense.
- May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.
If you qualify based solely on the five (5) years of work experience in the field to be taught, unofficial transcripts will not be required.
MCCCD accepts unofficial transcripts for U.S. schools at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are submitted as an attachment to the application. Transcripts from non U.S. institutions must be translated and evaluated and provided with application material.
Additional materials
will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.
Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.
Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
- Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
- Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
- Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
- Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
- Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.
Posting Close Date
Open until filled
First Review Monday, 01/26/2026
Applications received after the review date may not be screened
EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.
The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.
To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=322226&PostingSeq=1
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Maricopa Community College district
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
Dec 20, 2025