Automotive Technology Faculty (full time)
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WA
Full-time
Education
Posted on October 20, 2018
For qualifications and to apply, complete an online application at https://www.skagit.edu/careers The opportunity: Are you ready to switch gears from working in the field to teaching and preparing diverse students to excel in the automotive industry? Do you have an Associate's degree in Automotive Technology and a minimum of five (5) years' recent full-time experience in the automotive service industry including experience in current systems? Or do you have equivalent combination of education, training, and experience totaling seven (7) years? If you answered yes to these questions, we encourage you to apply for this position!Skagit Valley College (SVC) is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure track teaching position in Automotive Technology. Skagit Valley College Automotive Technology program is a National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) master certified, nationally recognized program. The successful candidate will teach a variety of basic and advanced courses in electrical, brake systems, suspension and alignment systems, and automatic and manual transmissions. In addition, the successful candidate will be willing to provide leadership for the growth and development of the Automotive Technology program.What we offer: For these full-time positions, initial placement is generally $55,636 for a standard 172-day contract. At SVC, you'll balance your work and life with professional growth opportunities, competitive leave packages, and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.About us: Established in 1926, Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college providing high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, basic education for adults, and lifelong learning opportunities. SVC's commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education, inspire student learning and achievement, and strengthen our diverse community. SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic demographics in the district, particularly a growing Latinx population. This aspiration reflects both our commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice, and our desire to maintain the excellence of our faculty.The Location: Skagit Valley College is nestled between the Cascade Mountains and the Salish Sea in the scenic northwest corner of Washington State. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver, BC, SVC is never far from world-class outdoor recreation, urban arts scenes, and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island, and centers in Friday Harbor and Langley, a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes, and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.How to apply: For full job announcements, qualifications, and to apply, visit our Career Opportunities page and complete an online application at https://www.skagit.edu/careersSkagit Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices. SVC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. All faculty and staff hired at Skagit Valley College are encouraged to embrace, continually support, and enhance diversity and equity on our campus and in our community.