Instructor – Automotive Ford Asset (Part-Time)

Hiring for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

Job Summary

Provides quality instruction that will contribute to the learning experiences necessary for each student to meet the objectives of the course and to be successful in both their education and career development experiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

1. Instructs students in a classroom, lab, learning center or other setting as appropriate. 
2. Provides student contact before or after class or through telephone or email exchanges or office hours where facilities and schedules permit.
3. Prepares, distributes and utilizes instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate; incorporates the latest classroom technology when available and appropriate into instructional activities. 
4. Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students each course. Maintains and revises curriculum to maintain currency. 
5. Understands, develops and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates sensitivity to diversity within the College community.
6. Responsible for classroom, laboratory, and departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate.
7. Understands and abides by College policies and regulations and other policies, procedures and materials as required by the College, departments or divisions
8. Convenes classes on time and as scheduled.
9. Maintains evaluation and grading records for assigned students; enters grades and provides all necessary documentation for incompletes within established College timelines. 
10. Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices.
11. May participate in professional development activities. 
12. Maintains current licenses or certificates in areas of expertise.
13. May attend in-service sessions and division meetings.
14. May direct aides and work-study students as assigned. 
15. Understands and uses the College's computer system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree (or higher) in automotive technology or related field
• Three (3) years of work experience as a technician in a dealership and/or independent repair shop (the work experience must be beyond that acquired in apprenticeship, on-the-job training) 
• Current training in Automotive Technology

Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered at the College’s discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification
• Experience teaching automotive technology
• Ford automotive manufacturers certifications
• Automotive team leadership or management experience

Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office, classroom, and/or laboratory setting

Mt. Hood Community College offers an exceptional benefits package for part-time employees that includes access to 100% employee paid medical, dental, vision, a Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), sick leave, retirement through Oregon PERS based on meeting eligibility requirements, and a tuition waiver for Community Education and Tuition Based classes. For more information about our benefits and wellness offerings, please visit our website here.