Automotive Lab Instructor (Adjunct)

Automotive Lab Instructor (Adjunct) Job ID321650 Location Mesa Community College Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryTemporary Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Hiring Salary Range $1,143 per load hour $35.71 per clock hour for sick pay Not Eligible for Benefits This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits. Work Schedule Academic Year 2025 -2026 Scheduled between 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM, with specific days of the week determined by course schedule assignments. Weekly hours and days may vary depending on instructional needs and enrollment. Maricopa Summary 10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision—creating excellence in education for a better world. We focus on people—not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we’re changing college. We don’t just support our community—we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year. Campus Statement Mesa Community College (MCC), which is celebrating its 60th anniversary during 2025, is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education, training and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 MCCCD colleges. Learn more at mesacc.edu. Job Summary The Automotive Lab Instructor (Adjunct) assists students in completing ASE Education Foundation task sheets and developing hands-on skills in a lab environment. This position supports student learning by coaching and supervising practical exercises, reinforcing safety and professional standards, and helping students apply classroom knowledge in real-world scenarios. Additional Information Position is contingent upon availability of funding. Essential Functions • Provides guidance and instruction to students completing ASE task sheets in the automotive lab. • Demonstrates proper techniques for using automotive tools, equipment, and diagnostic procedures. • Monitors student progress and provides constructive feedback on performance and skill development. • Enforces lab safety protocols and ensures a safe working environment. • Assists in maintaining an organized and functional lab space, including tools and equipment. • Collaborates with faculty to align lab activities with course objectives. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications For occupational disciplines, a combination of education and/or experience is required to qualify. A faculty may qualify with any of the following: • Five (5) years of occupational experience in the field to be taught, OR • Three (3) years of occupational experience in the field to be taught and a Bachelor’s degree or higher, OR • A Master’s degree or higher in the teaching field, OR • A Master’s degree or higher in any field with 18 graduate credits in the teaching field, OR • A Master’s degree or higher in any field with a combination of 24 upper-division and/or graduate credits in the teaching field. Additionally: • Per our ASE Foundation school certification, all faculty must have the appropriate Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications relevant to the courses taught. • Ability to communicate effectively with students and model professional workplace behavior. To meet occupational discipline requirements and ASE Foundation certification: • Faculty must provide a 5-year full-time work experience letter from HR/Employer documenting demonstrated expertise in the field to be taught which must state the work is/was a full-time position. • Faculty must also provide at time of hire updated Resume • All faculty must hold and maintain appropriate ASE Certifications and G1 Certification as required by program accreditation. Desired Qualifications • Current ASE Master Technician certification. • Previous teaching or training experience in an automotive setting. • Experience working with diverse student populations. Special Working Conditions • Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate’s own expense. • May require some evenings or weekends. • May require prolonged periods of standing and working in a shop/lab environment. 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. Applicants who currently work for any of the MCCCD campuses/locations should utilize their HCM Employee Self Service page to s by logging in to HCM and clicking on NavBar > Navigator > Self Service > Recruiting > Careers. Click on link for instructions on how to apply. Applicants who are not currently working for any of the MCCCD locations should apply at https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers. If you encounter a technical issue in the upload of documents or the submission of your application, please contact MCC Human Resources at strategicstaffing@mesacc.edu prior to the application deadline. We are accessible on business days from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Arizona time. Posting Close Date Open until filled 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.