Faculty, Automotive - Diesel Technology

Faculty, Automotive - Diesel Technology

Salary

$58,746.30 - $65,502.13 Annually

Location

Prescott, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00117

Department

Diesel

Opening Date

04/21/2026

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Description of Position

The Associate Professor of Diesel Technology is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in diesel systems and related technical coursework while supporting student success in classroom, lab, and shop environments. The position includes course preparation, hands-on instruction, curriculum development, assessment of student learning, and ongoing alignment of program content with current industry standards and workforce needs. Faculty are expected to maintain a safe, organized, and effective instructional setting that reflects the operational demands of diesel technology, including the use of tools, equipment, and diagnostic systems commonly found in the field. The role also includes participation in program development, collaboration with faculty, staff, and industry partners, and engagement in service to the college community. Assignments may include teaching in multiple formats, such as in-person, hybrid, online, evening, weekend, or dual enrollment settings, and may involve work across campuses or instructional sites. The position works under the general supervision of the Dean of Career and Technical Education and requires independent judgment, strong instructional leadership, and a commitment to continuous professional growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach diesel technology courses through classroom, laboratory, and shop-based instruction in areas such as diesel engines, electrical/electronic systems, hydraulics, braking systems, drivetrain components, preventive maintenance, and diagnostic procedures.
• Prepare course materials, lesson plans, learning activities, assessments, and instructional content that align with program outcomes, industry standards, and college requirements.
• Evaluate student performance by assessing knowledge, technical skills, safety practices, participation, and competency attainment, and provide timely feedback to support student success.
• Develop and revise curriculum, course outlines, lab activities, and program materials to ensure diesel technology instruction remains current, relevant, and responsive to workforce and industry needs.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and effective instructional environment by monitoring shop operations, enforcing safety procedures, and ensuring proper use of tools, equipment, and training resources.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, administrators, advisory boards, and industry partners to support program improvement, student placement, recruitment, retention, and overall program growth.
• Participate in college service, including committee work, program meetings, professional development, and other institutional activities that support the mission and goals of the college.
• Support flexible instructional delivery by teaching in varied formats and settings, which may include in-person, hybrid, online, evening, weekend, dual enrollment, and multi-campus assignments.

Minimum Expectations & Requirements

Education:

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

• Five (5) years of recent work experience in the field to be taught; OR
• Specialized certificate in the field to be taught may be considered for terminal degree and certificate programs only.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of diesel engines and related systems, including fuel, electrical/electronic, hydraulic, brake, steering, suspension, drivetrain, and preventive maintenance systems
• Skill in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles and equipment using current industry tools and diagnostic practices
• Knowledge of shop safety standards, equipment operation, hazard awareness, and safe work practices applicable to diesel technology instruction
• Ability to prepare and deliver effective classroom, laboratory, and hands-on shop instruction for students with varying levels of experience
• Knowledge of current industry standards, trends, and workforce expectations within diesel technology and fleet maintenance
• Skill in assessing student performance, documenting progress, and providing timely instructional feedback
• Ability to develop lesson plans, instructional materials, lab activities, and curriculum aligned with course and program outcomes
• Skill in using computers and instructional technology, including learning management systems, email, presentation software, and basic office applications
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, colleagues, administrators, and industry partners
• Ability to organize work, manage instructional lab environments, maintain equipment accountability, and support a clean, safe, and productive learning setting

Preferred Skills & Abilities

Education:

• Associates degree in the discipline to be taught; OR Bachelors degree in the discipline to be taught

Professional Experience:

• Community college teaching experience
• Experience with multimedia technology to enhance student learning
• Experience with online instruction
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations
• Ability to teach other courses.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular attendance is an essential job function, as it demonstrates dependability in performing job duties.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to use their hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment can be high but may vary depending on the assignment.

Valid Drivers License is Required.

Yavapai College offers its full-time employees a comprehensive benefit package:

HEALTH/LIFE BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: Colleges partial payment of premiums toward medical with pharmacy and/or dental plan options picked by employees for themselves (and eligible dependents)
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax pay deductions to use for eligible medical or dependent daycare costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and referral services for employees and their immediate families for depression, stress, family/marital conflict, and alcohol/drug issues
• Vision: Provides an amount per plan year for eligible expenses such as vision exams, lenses, frames, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses
• Life Insurance: The College provides Basic Life Insurance coverage at twice of the employees annual salary. Dependents have automatic coverage of $2,000/spouse and $1,000/per child if enrolled in medical plan.
• Voluntary Individual And Family Term Life Insurance: Additional term life insurance coverage available for employee, spouse and children.
• Other Insurance Coverage: Short Term and Long Term Disability (replacement income insurance), and Workers Compensation (compensation, medical expenses and death benefits for on-the-job injuries or occupational diseases)

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

• Retirement Benefits: Arizona State Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan, and Social Security (which provides a basic retirement annuity based on age and years of contribution)
• Tax Deferred Annuities: Employees contributions to designated tax-deferred annuities
• Unemployment Compensation: Employees who are laid off or terminated may receive benefits if covered wages meet requirements

LEAVE BENEFITS

• Sick Leave: 10 days sick leave annually.
• Personal Leave: Use of up to three personal leave days per year which are charged against accumulated sick leave to take care of items of personal business
• Other Leave: Bereavement leave, Civic Duty Leave (Jury duty, active military duty, military training), and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Holidays: 24 days during the year as paid holidays for full-time employees which include Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, 3 days at Thanksgiving, Winter/year-end break (10 days), Martin Luther King Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, and Juneteenth.

OTHER BENEFITS

• Breaking Bread: 32 meal swipes for use at the Prescott Campus Eatery. All Other Campuses and Sites receive a $140 credit each semester (fall and spring) to be used at the Open Market on campus/center
• Spanish Interpreter Incentive Program: Employees interested in additional compensation for their Spanish speaking skills agree to assist YC by attending two recruiting events and being available for Spanish Interpretation needs as they arise. Compensation is added to the employees regular pay at the rate of $50 per month for employees testing at the Advanced Mid-level and $100 a month for employees testing at the Advanced High level. If you are interested in participating let your HR Business partner know, so they can schedule you for the ACTFL language proficiency test at the YC testing center. (Does not apply to Spanish Professors)
• Direct Deposit: Paychecks deposited directly into the employees bank account(s)
• Tuition Waiver: Eligible Full-time Faculty and Staff may enroll up to 6 hours; eligible dependents may enroll in a partial or full program of course work without payment of tuition, exceptions may be lab fees and market based additional fees
• Sabbatical: Faculty, professional and administrative staff may apply for compensated leave of up to a year after six years of continuous service
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Additional Benefits and Services: Bookstore Local community discounts to faculty and staff, computer loan program, mail and notary service.

01

Do you have the minimum required education listed in the job description or an equivalent combination of education and experience? Please note: One year of education can be substituted with 2 years of job-related experience.

• Yes
• No
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

02

Do you have the minimum required job-related experience listed in the job description or an equivalent combination of education and experience? Please note: One year of education is equal to 2 years of job-related experience.

• Yes
• No
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

03

Do you meet all other minimum requirements listed in the job description?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Yavapai College

Address 1100 E. Sheldon Street

Prescott, Arizona, 86301

Website http://www.yc.edu/hr