AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR -Adjunct Pool

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTOR -Adjunct Pool

Salary

$56.20 Hourly

Location

South Campus - 2201 South 78th Street, Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Adjunct

Job Number

26-032

Department

Instruction South Campus

Opening Date

08/05/2026

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SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing training to students in a manner that prepares them for entry-level employment in a variety of occupational areas within the automotive industry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain program curriculum documentation collaboratively with counterpart instructors and staff. Plan and develop meaningful student learning experiences based upon current industry or business practices. Annually validate and review course requirements for entry level employment in the industry and adapt curriculum to match those skills.
• Use effective teaching techniques, instructional materials, and appropriate media support to conduct classroom lecture course work and laboratory projects to prepare students with the practical skills essential for entry-level professional employment.
• Evaluate and document students' course progress, attendance, work-based learning experiences and workplace behaviors at least quarterly and in accordance with college policy and/or procedures. Provide grade reports required. Maintain required written and computerized records and respond to requests for information in a timely manner.
• Mentor, encourage, counsel, and guide students toward the completion of program requirements i.e., course assignments, interpersonal relationships, career goals, and responsible work habits.
• Facilitate a process for on-going student input for instructional and program improvement. Respond appropriately to student problems and aid in solving them in accordance with college procedures.
• Manage the classroom in a manner that ensures a suitable learning environment by setting clear workplace behavior expectations for students. Ensure that appropriate safety practices are always used, students are knowledgeable of safety techniques, and all equipment is maintained in safe working conditions.
• Participate in local automotive advisory committee meetings. Maintain friendly and cooperative relationships with respective industry partners.
• Coordinate with other instructors, support services staff, and advisory committee members to ensure a cohesive learning environment dedicated to providing industry qualified entry-level employees.
• Cooperate with and assist administration in the recruitment of students and promotion of the automotive technology program.
• Coordinate, organize, and provide job placement assistance to students.
• Develop partnerships with dealerships and independent repair facilities to support work-based learning opportunities for students.
• Develop and/or maintain industry-based program accreditation, and ensure students are prepared for and can obtain industry credentials and certifications.
• Deliver classroom management to maintain suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and aid in solving them in accordance with college procedures.
• Provide budget management which includes requisition and maintenance control of, and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program.

Non-Essential/Other Functions

• Maintain records of all "shop job" instructional projects.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Occasionally provide substitute class coverage for other instructors in same or related trades.
• Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements.
• Support College student achievement practices to ensure student retention, completion, and progression.
• Participate actively and collaboratively with College Student Services and program advisory committees to support access to employment opportunities for students and maintain student job placement records.
• Accountable for keeping personal development up to date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
• Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position may supervise student employees.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in shop and classroom environments. Frequent exposure to temperature change, loud noise, hazardous materials and dangerous equipment is common.

Conditions of Employment

• Once offer of employment is made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not preclude employment but will be contingent in determining the employees suitability and competence to continue to perform in the position.
• This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by Bates Technical College local union.
• Following date of hire, must obtain Professional-Technical Education Certificate within 30 working days.
• Maintain first aid/CPR certification

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• AAS degree in Automotive Technology or like discipline
• Five (5) years' experience as an automotive technician.
• ASE certified Master Technician

Allowable Substitution

If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a lead or supervisory position
• Completion of a state certified automotive apprenticeship program from a technical or community college
• Teaching experience at a secondary or post-secondary institution

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Bates Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries, please contact Title IX Coordinator LeMont Lucas, at 253.680.7113, lemontlucas@batestech.edu, or Bates.Title.IX@batestech.edu. For Section 504, contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole, Vice President of Student Services, at 253.680.7005, sashpole@batestech.edu. All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.

Available Benefits to Eligible Employees

As a higher education employee, you and your qualified family members are eligible for a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, long-term disability, as well as other optional benefits.

Medical/Dental Plans

Medical Plans

Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for eligible dependents.

Dental Plans

Bates provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

• Uniform Dental Plan - Preferred Provider Organization
• DeltaCare - Managed Care Plan
• Willamette Dental - Managed Care Plan

Vision Plans

Bates provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

• Davis Vision by MetLife
• EyeMed
• MetLife Vision

Retirement Plans

Faculty and Exempt Positions

Faculty have to choose between either the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), also known as TIAA or Plan 3 of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS). Click here to compare the two plans.

Exempt have to choose between either the SBRP or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click here to compare the two plans.

SBRP (TIAA) is a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary
• Employer Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary

TRS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.53 of gross salary

PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.03% of gross salary

Classified Positions

Classified employees have to choose between either the Plan 2 or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click here to compare the two plans.

PERS Plan 2 is a defined benefits plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: 6.36% of gross salary
• Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary

PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary

Employee and employer contributions to applicable retirement plans are mandatory. The amount of the deduction and contribution are dependent upon the retirement plan chosen and may vary by current contribution rates in effect.

Term Life Insurance

Bates provides $35,000 basic life insurance for death from any cause and $5,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment at no cost to the employee. Employees can enroll in additional low cost life insurance for themselves and dependents.

Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)

Bates provides a basic LTD insurance plan at no cost to employees. The basic plan pays a maximum of

$240 per month after 90 days of total disability. The optional LTD plan pays 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by any deductible income such as social security or retirement benefits.

Employee cost is dependent upon benefit waiting period chosen.

Other Optional Benefits

AFLAC

Flexible Spending Arrangement Dependent Care Assistance Program

Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association American Fidelity - Short-Term Disability

Fully Effective Employees - Employees Assistance Program Guaranteed Education Tuition

Deferred Compensation, Section 457 Plan SBVIP, 403(b) Plan

Leaves and Holidays

Vacation

Eligible exempt and classified employees accrue annual leave at rates determined by their employee status, ranging from 7 to 16 hours per month when eligible.

Sick Leave

Eligible classified, faculty, and exempt staff accrue sick leave monthly. Employees represented by a bargaining unit should refer to their negotiated agreement for sick leave rules and accrual rates.

Holidays

Bates observes the following holidays/non-work days:

Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Years Eve Day, New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth

Personal Leave/Family Leave

In addition to vacation and sick leave, eligible employees receive personal and family leave each fiscal year at rates determined by their employee status

Please Note: All information above is subject to change based on, but not limited to, employment status, legislative mandates, or College policy changes

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Do you have five (5) years of experience as an automotive technician?

• Yes
• No

02

Please briefly describe and highlight any specific experience teaching at a Community or Technical College.

Required Question

Employer Bates Technical College

Address 1101 S Yakima Avenue

Tacoma, Washington, 98405

Phone (253) 680-7168

Website http://batestech.edu/jobs