Contra Costa Community College District
Automotive Services Assistant Professor (TENURE TRACK)
Contra Costa Community College District, Martinez, California, United States, 94553
Automotive Services Assistant Professor (TENURE TRACK)
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Faculty teaching in our Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Automotive Service Technician Program are required to obtain and maintain ASE technician certification.
Candidates are not required to have their ASE certification to interview, but must show proof of obtaining this certification by 6/30/26 to be hired.
Certification is at the expense of the candidate.
More information about obtaining your ASE certification can be found at
https://www.ase.com/
Special Instructions to Applicants Faculty teaching in our Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Automotive Service Technician Program are required to obtain and maintain ASE technician certification.
Candidates are not required to have their ASE certification to interview, but must show proof of obtaining this certification by 6/30/26 to be hired.
Certification is at the expense of the candidate.
More information about obtaining your ASE certification can be found at
https://www.ase.com/
Description of Position The Contra Costa College Automotive Services Department is accepting applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor in the Automotive Service Technician Program.
This assignment begins Fall 2026.
The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities.
CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under‑represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students.
CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community.
We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.
Our Vision for Social Justice We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers.
Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.
The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.
Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights.
These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice.
Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first‑generation families.
The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges.
This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility.
Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.
If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.
Inquiries Amber Tu
Sr. Administrative Assistant, to VP of Equity and Instruction
Initial salary placement for full‑time, tenure‑track positions is based on academic degree(s), upper/graduate level units earned, teaching experience and/or qualifying related professional occupation experience which ranges from $68,136 to $112,848 per year (Up to $132k).
Position Status EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Full‑Time Faculty
Department: C8046-Automotive Svcs/Appliance Rep.
Discipline: Automotive Technology
Duties and Responsibilities In addition to contractual duties, all full‑time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college.
Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
participating in department, division, and college committees;
participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college‑wide;
maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies;
maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
participating in College’s shared governance processes.
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.
Education Note: Degrees must be from an accredited college/university.
Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience.
Or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.
The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment.
Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree.
License/Certificates/Credentials
Driver’s License
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications
Desirable Qualifications
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician
Demonstrated skills in collaborative teamwork with male and female colleagues modeling inclusivity.
Ability to teach/mentoring students or entry level technicians from varying socio–economically and culturally diverse backgrounds.
Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.
Job Dates Job Open Date: 12/11/2025
Job Close Date: 01/15/2026
Employment Begins: Fall 2026
# of Months: 10
Employee Benefits
Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
District‑paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include: • Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services • Dental and vision • Flexible spending (125) plan • Life and long‑term disability insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Deferred compensation (403b and 457) • Sabbatical Leave
Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.
Union options: Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union.
If authorized, the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one‑time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay + $1.
United Faculty has an agency fee of 0.55% of gross pay plus $2.50.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position.
We do not accept hand‑delivered, e‑mailed, faxed or postal mailed application packets.
It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received on or before the closing date.
Our application deadline time is 11:59 pm on the specified closing date.
You should submit an unofficial transcript for screening purposes.
If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript required for the position, you can have it scanned by a Staples, Office Max or Office Depot, etc.
All applicants will have an opportunity to upload transcripts when completing our online application process.
You should be prepared to provide an official transcript prior to employment start date should the position be offered.
If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the District’s Equivalency Application.
Equivalency applications with supporting documentation should be submitted when 1) degrees are not in exact discipline required; 2) degree is in progress; 3) degrees were earned at a college or university outside of the United States.
All applicants will have an opportunity to upload an equivalency form for evaluation by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process.
Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to United States degrees.
An approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency must evaluate your coursework.
All applicants will have an opportunity to upload a foreign degree evaluation for review by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process.
Please read more details in the Foreign Degree and Credit Statement section of the job announcement.
Documents uploaded online must be the actual documents to be considered for review.
Do not upload a “placeholder” document.
Applications with placeholder documents are considered incomplete and will be rejected.
Only upload the required documents; other materials can be presented if you are selected for an interview.
All application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.
Selection Process
Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.
The applications, cover letters, answers to required supplemental questions, resumes, unofficial college transcripts, and other supporting materials submitted by all qualified applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee.
Those who are deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense.
During the campus visit, each applicant will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a demonstration appropriate to the discipline.
Selected interviewees may be invited to present an entire lecture in front of a class.
Responses to the interview questions and demonstration will be rated by the interview committee.
Based upon the overall rating, a small number of applicants will be invited at their own expense to the campus for an interview with the college president and vice president of instruction.
After consultation with the interview committee, the college president will make the final recommendation for employment to the chancellor and the governing board of the Contra Costa Community College District.
Upon hire, the successful candidate must meet the conditions of employment.
Finalists must provide verification of transcripts.
TB test, physical examination, fingerprinting/conviction clearance and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Foreign Degree and Credit Statement In accordance with the United Faculty Contract, Article 20.3.1.3.2, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process.
Please upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position.
We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date.
Request For Reasonable Accommodation Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline date.
Candidates will be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodation when the request is made.
Please complete the forms provided in the links above and email to
slever@4cd.edu .
Medical Verification None (no medical verification required).
It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Supplemental Questions
* Tell us how you met the minimum qualifications:
Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience. – OR – Any associate degree and six years of professional experience. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe an experience that illustrates how you have grown in your ability to teach or mentor students from culturally diverse and economically challenged communities.
Please provide specific examples of your personal growth and development in learning how to teach or mentor successfully. (Open Ended Question)
* Provide a list of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification you have completed. (Faculty teaching in our Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Automotive Repair program are required to obtain and maintain ASE technician certification. Candidates are not required to have their ASE certification to interview, but must show proof of obtaining this certification by (start date) to be hired. Certification is at the expense of the candidate.
More information about obtaining your ASE certification can be found at https://www.ase.com/.) (Open Ended Question)
Required Documents Required Documents
Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
Resume/CV
Optional Documents
Application for Equivalency
Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency)
Cover Letter
Other Certification
Unofficial Transcript 2
Unofficial Transcript 3
Unofficial Transcript 4
Contra Costa Community College District District Office 500 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553
Candidate Employment Notice:
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country.
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Faculty teaching in our Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Automotive Service Technician Program are required to obtain and maintain ASE technician certification.
Candidates are not required to have their ASE certification to interview, but must show proof of obtaining this certification by 6/30/26 to be hired.
Certification is at the expense of the candidate.
More information about obtaining your ASE certification can be found at
https://www.ase.com/
Special Instructions to Applicants Faculty teaching in our Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Automotive Service Technician Program are required to obtain and maintain ASE technician certification.
Candidates are not required to have their ASE certification to interview, but must show proof of obtaining this certification by 6/30/26 to be hired.
Certification is at the expense of the candidate.
More information about obtaining your ASE certification can be found at
https://www.ase.com/
Description of Position The Contra Costa College Automotive Services Department is accepting applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor in the Automotive Service Technician Program.
This assignment begins Fall 2026.
The student population of Contra Costa College (CCC) reflects its surrounding diverse communities.
CCC is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander‑Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and serves predominantly historically disadvantaged and under‑represented student groups including African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Latinx students.
CCC is situated in a socioeconomically diverse, resilient, and culturally vibrant community.
We seek candidates who embrace our community, our student population, and our central work: strengthening West County by meeting our students where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.
Our Vision for Social Justice We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers.
Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.
The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.
Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights.
These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice.
Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first‑generation families.
The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges.
This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility.
Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.
If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.
Inquiries Amber Tu
Sr. Administrative Assistant, to VP of Equity and Instruction
Initial salary placement for full‑time, tenure‑track positions is based on academic degree(s), upper/graduate level units earned, teaching experience and/or qualifying related professional occupation experience which ranges from $68,136 to $112,848 per year (Up to $132k).
Position Status EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Full‑Time Faculty
Department: C8046-Automotive Svcs/Appliance Rep.
Discipline: Automotive Technology
Duties and Responsibilities In addition to contractual duties, all full‑time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college.
Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
participating in department, division, and college committees;
participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college‑wide;
maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies;
maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
participating in College’s shared governance processes.
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.
Education Note: Degrees must be from an accredited college/university.
Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience.
Or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.
The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment.
Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree.
License/Certificates/Credentials
Driver’s License
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications
Desirable Qualifications
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Technician
Demonstrated skills in collaborative teamwork with male and female colleagues modeling inclusivity.
Ability to teach/mentoring students or entry level technicians from varying socio–economically and culturally diverse backgrounds.
Ideal candidates will possess extraordinary interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students to help them achieve their educational goals.
Job Dates Job Open Date: 12/11/2025
Job Close Date: 01/15/2026
Employment Begins: Fall 2026
# of Months: 10
Employee Benefits
Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
District‑paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include: • Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services • Dental and vision • Flexible spending (125) plan • Life and long‑term disability insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Deferred compensation (403b and 457) • Sabbatical Leave
Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.
Union options: Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union.
If authorized, the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one‑time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay + $1.
United Faculty has an agency fee of 0.55% of gross pay plus $2.50.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position.
We do not accept hand‑delivered, e‑mailed, faxed or postal mailed application packets.
It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received on or before the closing date.
Our application deadline time is 11:59 pm on the specified closing date.
You should submit an unofficial transcript for screening purposes.
If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript required for the position, you can have it scanned by a Staples, Office Max or Office Depot, etc.
All applicants will have an opportunity to upload transcripts when completing our online application process.
You should be prepared to provide an official transcript prior to employment start date should the position be offered.
If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the District’s Equivalency Application.
Equivalency applications with supporting documentation should be submitted when 1) degrees are not in exact discipline required; 2) degree is in progress; 3) degrees were earned at a college or university outside of the United States.
All applicants will have an opportunity to upload an equivalency form for evaluation by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process.
Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to United States degrees.
An approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency must evaluate your coursework.
All applicants will have an opportunity to upload a foreign degree evaluation for review by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process.
Please read more details in the Foreign Degree and Credit Statement section of the job announcement.
Documents uploaded online must be the actual documents to be considered for review.
Do not upload a “placeholder” document.
Applications with placeholder documents are considered incomplete and will be rejected.
Only upload the required documents; other materials can be presented if you are selected for an interview.
All application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.
Selection Process
Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.
The applications, cover letters, answers to required supplemental questions, resumes, unofficial college transcripts, and other supporting materials submitted by all qualified applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee.
Those who are deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense.
During the campus visit, each applicant will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a demonstration appropriate to the discipline.
Selected interviewees may be invited to present an entire lecture in front of a class.
Responses to the interview questions and demonstration will be rated by the interview committee.
Based upon the overall rating, a small number of applicants will be invited at their own expense to the campus for an interview with the college president and vice president of instruction.
After consultation with the interview committee, the college president will make the final recommendation for employment to the chancellor and the governing board of the Contra Costa Community College District.
Upon hire, the successful candidate must meet the conditions of employment.
Finalists must provide verification of transcripts.
TB test, physical examination, fingerprinting/conviction clearance and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Foreign Degree and Credit Statement In accordance with the United Faculty Contract, Article 20.3.1.3.2, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process.
Please upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position.
We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date.
Request For Reasonable Accommodation Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline date.
Candidates will be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodation when the request is made.
Please complete the forms provided in the links above and email to
slever@4cd.edu .
Medical Verification None (no medical verification required).
It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Supplemental Questions
* Tell us how you met the minimum qualifications:
Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience. – OR – Any associate degree and six years of professional experience. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe an experience that illustrates how you have grown in your ability to teach or mentor students from culturally diverse and economically challenged communities.
Please provide specific examples of your personal growth and development in learning how to teach or mentor successfully. (Open Ended Question)
* Provide a list of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification you have completed. (Faculty teaching in our Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Automotive Repair program are required to obtain and maintain ASE technician certification. Candidates are not required to have their ASE certification to interview, but must show proof of obtaining this certification by (start date) to be hired. Certification is at the expense of the candidate.
More information about obtaining your ASE certification can be found at https://www.ase.com/.) (Open Ended Question)
Required Documents Required Documents
Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
Resume/CV
Optional Documents
Application for Equivalency
Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency)
Cover Letter
Other Certification
Unofficial Transcript 2
Unofficial Transcript 3
Unofficial Transcript 4
Contra Costa Community College District District Office 500 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553
Candidate Employment Notice:
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country.
#J-18808-Ljbffr