FY24 - Diesel and/or Rail Instructor

Los Angeles Technical College

Position Announcement

FY24 - Diesel and/or Rail Instructor

Full-Time Tenure-Track C Basis

Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC) is a two-year community college located in Los Angeles.  Each semester, the college serves more than 15,000 students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.  LATTC has a 91-year tradition of being a leader in academic and technical curriculum designed to prepare students for the workforce and transfer.  The College's emphasis on student success makes it a national educational leader with a reputation for contextualized and accelerated learning. 

Position Description

LATTC is seeking a dynamicand innovative faculty member to teach the Heavy Truck & Bus and/or Rail vehicle repair courses and actively support student success.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree; and two years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; OR
• Associate degree; and six years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught; OR
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty, staff, and students.

Desirable Qualifications:

       Master Certification Status in ASE Medium-Heavy Truck (T1 through T8, L2).

       Experience in working with heavy duty hybrid, electric and alternative fuel vehicles (i.e. CNG, LNG).

       Experience working with various multiplexing/CAN networking systems

       Experience working with medium and heavy-duty bus and truck systems, including:

a)    Diesel engines,

b)    Heavy duty drivetrain,

c)     Air brake systems,

d)    Electrical, diesel fuel systems, and

e)    Electronic controls

       Experience with/knowledge of rail equipment and support systems.

       Experience with/knowledge of high voltage electrical systems.

       Commitment to professional growth and development as well as continued innovation and improvement of the diesel and rail program.

       Knowledge of the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation accreditation process.

       Experience in the use of computer technology and other instructional technology to facilitate high quality

       Instruction.

       Evidence of ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, faculty and administrators including the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

       Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with on-campus groups as well as community and industry partners.

       Experience in the development of course syllabi that include course requirements, student learning outcomes (SLO), evaluation (grading) procedures, and attendance requirements.

       Experience working in environments with faculty, staff and students from diverse, academic, socioeconomic cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position requires a commitment to the college of over 30 hours per week including over

21 hours of teaching.  Evening and/or week-end classes may be scheduled based on the department's

needs. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

       Develop and update courses and curricula, develop and assess Student/Program Learning Outcomes and participate in the Program Review process.

       Develop resources, materials and strategies, including multimedia technology to teach students in a      

       multicultural environment.

       Participate in consortiums, advisories, and department meetings.

       Maintain accurate records of grades, attendance, and class exclusions in accordance with LACCD policy,

       rules, regulations and procedures.

       Maintain and update Medium/Heavy Truck and related training, ASE certifications and licenses.

       Maintain professional and ethical academic standards of the Department and the College.

       Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disabled,

       and ethnic background of community college faculty, staff and students.

       Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits

Current starting range is from $72,990 to $135,620 for the 10-month academic year.  The doctoral differential is $4,610 per academic year.  An excellent benefit package which includes medical, vision, dental, and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments.  Please go to: https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccdto file the application.  

For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following

1.     Letter of Interest that describes how the applicant meets the minimum and desirable qualifications.

2.     A current resume or curriculum vitae.

3.     Copies of transcript(s) from accredited institutions (official transcripts will be required at the time of interview). Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries.  You can obtain a listing of approved foreign evaluation agencies at the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf;

4.     Contact information for three references (phone, address and email).

5.     Verification of Experience Letters must be on company letterhead stationery indicating:

a.      Dates of employment

b.     Position title

c.      State if experience was full or part-time (if part-time, please indicate the weekly percentage or hours worked)

d.     Description of related duties performed.

After review of application materials by selection committee(s), applicants will be contacted if selected for interview(s).

The completed package and required documents must be submitted by March 16, 2024 at 4:30pm.

For additional information or questions, please email:

Jesus Guerra, Chair

Advanced Transportation & Manufacturing

E-mail: guerraj2@lattc.edu

All materials submitted become the property of Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and the Los Angeles Community College District.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice.  Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

Equal Employment Policy

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status.  Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination.  A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator