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Automotive/Diesel Instructor, Tenure Track

Thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Community College. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (775) 673-7168 or humanresources@tmcc.edu.

Job Description

Are you ready to "shift gears" in automotive education? Are you passionate about teaching and eager to ignite the spark of automotive and diesel technology in students of all ages? Do you dream of blending traditional classroom experiences with hands-on learning? If you're ready to "drive" innovation and inspire the next generation of mechanics, Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is looking for you! TMCC is the "jobs college" for Northern Nevada and our Division of Technical Sciences is, looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Tenure Track Automotive/Diesel Instructor to join our team and help shape the future!

The mission of TMCC's Division of Technical Science is to provide innovative industry-relevant training and upskilling for the diverse community we serve. We are seeking a candidate to teach dual credit courses in automotive and diesel to "accelerate" students' achievement toward a college degree. The students are enrolled at both TMCC and ACE Charter High School, a five-star distinguished school, and take college courses at TMCC's William N. Pennington Center of Applied Technology at 475 Edison Way. By the time students complete the program they have earned 42 college credits, 10 NC3 Certificates, two Automotive Service Excellence certificates and a Diesel Fleet Maintenance Certificate of Achievement! We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences and looking for transferable skills sets that are applicable to this role. To learn more about the tenure-track process, see the Nevada Faculty Association Contract. Be part of the academy at TMCC!

Minimum Qualifications

1. Three (3) years of employment in diesel/auto technology, or a comparable combination of education and work experience. Formal training/experience in the following areas:

a. Engines

b. Drive Train

c. Brakes

d. Suspension Steering

e. Electrical/Electronic Systems

f. Heating, Ventilation, A/C

Preferred Qualifications

1. ASE Certification as Master or equivalent training in Automotive or Medium/Heavy Truck.

2. Associates degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution In a Career-related field.

3. Six (6) years journeyman level employment in auto/diesel technology.

4. The equivalence of one (1) year of full-time secondary teaching experience in auto/diesel technology.

5. Understanding of career-technical education and programs.

6. Knowledge of the local and national job market requirements for a successful career in auto/diesel technology.

7. Obtain ASE within 6 months of hire.

Salary and Benefits Information:

Salary: Initial salary placement will be dependent on education level and years of experience. This position is a 9-month role, totaling 172 working days per year. Opportunities to teach up to 6 additional credits per semester may be available, depending on course offerings. The salaries listed below are based on this schedule, paid over 12 months:

Associate's- $48,961-$58,754

Bachelor's- $57,823- $69,388

Master's- $60,634- $72,761

Master's + 30- $63,444-$76,133

Ph.D- $68,739- $82,487

Perks of Working at TMCC

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• 17.5% retirement match, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays
• Life insurance, long-term disability, generous annual and sick leave - NSHE Benefits
• Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner.
• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
• Professional Grant-in-Aid: TMCC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.
• Free parking on all TMCC campus locations.
• No State income tax
• All full-time faculty and staff are provided with a variety of discounts and employee purchase programs.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact humanresources@tmcc.edu.

In order to be given full consideration all of the following must be attached to your application.

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for three Professional References - Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

4) Copy of Unofficial Transcript

Posting Close Date
12/4/2024

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. Search committees will use this information to determine that applicants meet minimum qualifications as listed in the job announcement.

This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed above. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.

All documents, including unofficial transcripts for academic positions, must be received prior to the closing date listed on the job announcement.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.


To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TMCC-External/job/TMCC---Applied-Technology-Center/Automotive-Diesel-Instructor--Tenure-Track_R0145058

Truckee Meadows Community College is a comprehensive educational institution located in Reno, Nevada and is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education. TMCCs five instructional sites and numerous community locations serves an increasingly diverse population of more than 11,000 students each semester. TMCC, an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution), is a progressive institution that celebrates inclusion and diversity while supporting core themes of academic excellence, student success, and access to lifelong learning.

A vital leader in the New Nevadas growing economy, TMCC is located near the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains in an environment rich with a thriving arts, culture, food scene, abundant outdoor activities, and a family-friendly local community. It is only a 3.5 hour drive to San Francisco, CA, a 40-minute drive to Lake Tahoe, and within easy driving distance of four national parks (Great Basin, Yosemite, Lassen, and Death Valley). For more information, please go to www.tmcc.edu or view our virtual tour at tour.tmcc.edu.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion.