Diesel / Clean Diesel Technology Assistant Professor

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

American River College (ARC) is seeking a full-time, tenure track faculty member in Diesel / Clean Diesel Technology Program. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students' diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem-solving. Typical instructional assignment will be to provide trucking and heavy equipment diesel and alternate fuel training to students.

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

The faculty member will work with the trucking and heavy equipment industry dealerships and heavy equipment agencies and associations in ascertaining training and recruiting priorities. In addition, assignment will include networking to promote the diesel and alternative fuel trucking industry, heavy equipment industry, EV programs and employment opportunities in related industries.

Typical instructional assignment will be to provide trucking and heavy equipment diesel, alternative fuel, and EV training. Instructional subject areas may include, but will not be limited to: chassis electrical systems, standard and automatic transmissions, suspension, steering, hydraulic and air brakes, hydraulic systems, heating and air conditioning, engine repair, emission controls, and EV systems. Teaching assignment may include day, evening, and weekend classes at the Mather Center and online instruction.

Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Instructional subject areas may include, but will not be limited to: chassis electrical systems, standard and automatic transmissions, suspension, steering, hydraulic and air brakes, hydraulic systems, heating and air conditioning, engine repair, emission controls, and alternative fuels.

The instructional assignment may encompass teaching courses across all levels in this discipline. Courses for this assignment may include:

• DCDT 100 Diesel Technology Basics
• DCDT 101 Diesel Preventive Maintenance
• DCDT 102 Biodiesel Fuel and Fuel Systems
• DCDT 103 Clean Diesel Systems
• DCDT 104 Clean Diesel Rebuild, Retrofit, Repower, Retire
• DCDT 107 Hybrid Diesel Power Trains
• DCDT 108 Hybrid Diesel High Voltage Systems
• DCDT 109 Hybrid Diesel Component Application
• DCDT 110 Diesel Engine Repair
• DCDT 111 Clean Natural Gas Engine Repair
• DCDT 112 Clean Diesel Retrofit
• DCDT 113 Diesel Hybrid Motor Generators
• DCDT 120 Basic Hydraulic Principles of Diesel Technology
• DCDT 130 Diesel Brake Systems
• DCDT 131 Diesel Suspensions
• DCDT 140 Diesel Electrical Systems
• DCDT 142 Diesel Emission Control Systems
• DCDT 150 Diesel Power Trains
• DCDT 162 Clean Diesel Software Support
• DCDT 163 Industrial Software and Systems
• DCDT 180 Industrial Fabrication I
• DCDT 181 Industrial Fabrication II
• DCDT 190 Applied Projects in Clean Diesel Technology
• DCDT 191 Speed and Skill Development
• DCDT 200 Light Duty Diesel/Green Diesel Technology
• DCDT 201 Advanced Light Duty Diesel/Green Diesel Technology
• DCDT 280 Professionalism in the Industry
• DCDT 281 Diesel Shop Operations
• DCDT 298 Work Experience in Clean Diesel Technology
• DCDT 299 Experimental Offering in Diesel/Clean Diesel Technology
• DCDT 1000 ASE Diesel Engines (T2)
• DCDT 1001 ASE Drive Train (T3)
• DCDT 1002 ASE Brakes (T4)
• DCDT 1003 ASE Suspension & Steering (T5)
• DCDT 1004 ASE Electrical/Electronic Systems (T6)
• DCDT 1005 ASE Industrial Refrigeration Systems (T7)
• DCDT 1006 ASE Preventive Maintenance Inspection (T8)
• DCDT 1007 ASE Light Vehicle Diesel Engines (A9)

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

1. Have a bachelor's degree AND two years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the assignment being taught OR have an associate's degree AND six years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the assignment being taught OR the equivalent*. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by the time of hire.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

• If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to apply under the "equivalent" provision.
• Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees/minimum qualifications listed above. Please visit our website for a sample letter and information on the equivalency determination process.
• If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter.

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Letter of Interest
4. Unofficial Transcripts from College/University

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcriptswithin 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLYaccepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.