Automotive Technology Faculty (Tenure-Track)

Automotive Technology Faculty (Tenure-Track)

Salary

$81,953.00 - $107,604.00 Annually

Location

Mount Vernon Campus, Mount Vernon, WA

Job Type

Faculty, Tenure-Track/Tenured

Job Number

F26-005

Department

Professional Technical Education

Opening Date

07/08/2026

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Position Summary

The Opportunity: Skagit Valley College (SVC) is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Automotive Technology. The successful candidate will demonstrate technical expertise, exceptional coaching or teaching skills, and enthusiasm for the subject matter.

Candidates should be able and excited to teach a wide variety of lectures and laboratory-based coursework in the department. Faculty at SVC respect and work effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and others in a campus climate that promotes innovative teaching, an engaging learning environment, and a strong focus on improving success rates for all students.

SVC Automotive Faculty typically teach an equivalent of 15- 18 instructional units per quarter (3 classes) and participate in college service. This position is expected to begin in Fall Quarter, September 2026.

This position is based primarily at the Mount Vernon Campus; however, Instructors may be called upon to teach at the Whidbey Island Campus located in Oak Harbor.

About SVC: Established in 1926, Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) providing associates and bachelor's degrees, as well as certificates, in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, basic education for adults, and lifelong learning opportunities. Our equity goals align with SBCTC's Vision statement; "Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities."

SVCs commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education, inspire student learning and achievement, and strengthen our diverse community. We embrace equity through our core themes of access, achievement, and community by pursuing the continuous examination and revision of norms, policies, and practices to foster the success of all.

SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic demographics in the district, particularly a growing Latinx population. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) SVC seeks equity-minded leadership, faculty, and staff that are committed to inclusive practices and diverse environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration and the implementation of an array of services.

Mission: Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational, personal, and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.

Vision: The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to:

• Equitable student outcomes in access, achievement, and community;
• Our Guiding Principles;
• Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
• The development of our employees;
• A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

The Location: Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People's, especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe, and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver, BC, SVC is never far from world-class outdoor recreation, urban arts scenes, and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island, and centers in Friday Harbor, a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes, and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.

Guiding Principles: Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, Collaboration, and Compassion.

SVC welcomes faculty with a commitment to excellence in teaching and the success of all students. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming and supportive learning environment for non-native English speakers and other diverse groups. In so doing, we offer our students and community not only the opportunity to learn about varied disciplines but to engage with diverse perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.

Did You Know: Skagit Valley College is an innovative community college committed to offering inclusive access to educational opportunities, supporting student achievement, and engaging our community. SVC is nationally known for learning communities and support for high-impact teaching practices that improve the lives of our students. We are committed to creating student learning experiences that foster equity and diversity to strengthen our local and global communities. We practice a high degree of collaboration among faculty, staff, and administrators to lead initiatives that advance student success and strengthen our increasingly diverse district. We value student and colleague engagement in creating an equitable, diverse, innovative, learning-centered environment.

Skagit Valley College offers:

• An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.
• Support for innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship.
• Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
• Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural, suburban, and urban lifestyles.
• Friendly, supportive, and diverse work environments.
• Excellent benefits include competitive leave packages and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and hands-on instruction in Automotive Technology courses; Course content includes all Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas of automotive technology, emphasizing engine performance (drivability), alternative power sources (hybrid/electric and diesel engines), and AC systems;

• Incorporate an inclusive and welcoming approach to teaching and learning;

• Conduct ongoing development, assessment, and revision of curriculum that reflects innovations and advances in Automotive Technology;

• Create a positive learning environment for students using multiple hands-on teaching methods to support and enhance student success;

• Work collaboratively with SVC faculty from other fields to develop contextualized and interdisciplinary courses that boost student engagement and success;

• Create a positive learning environment for students using multiple teaching methods to support and enhance student success;

• Collaborate with other disciplines to increase enrollment and support student retention in the program;

• Develop, monitor, and assess student learning outcomes and fully participate in the college's program review process;

• Develop, assess, and analyze program outcomes for the purpose of program improvement and enhanced student learning;

• Develop, monitor, and assess courses that meet ASE Education Foundation standards and prepare students for ASE certification using principles of Universal Design;

• Practice continued professional development as required by ASE Education Foundation (minimum 20 hours a year);

• Teach hybrid, distance education, or Integrated Basic Education Skills Training (I- BEST);

• Conduct program outreach by leading information sessions for prospective students, assisting with marketing and recruitment activities, and coordinating with high school teachers and administrators;

• Plan, facilitate, and participate in advisory committee meetings;

• Participate in unit, department, and other College activities, including College governance;

• Contribute to departmental leadership as needed, with the potential to serve as department chair;

• Work collaboratively as part of the Automotive Technology department team;

• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

All faculty at SVC are expected to meet the following faculty competencies:

• Instructional Excellence: Demonstrates (and sustains through professional development) instructional excellence by incorporating high-impact practices and subject matter expertise and drawing on college resources, including technology, to create a learning environment that supports student achievement.

• Student Learning Assessment: Provides consistent, timely formative and summative performance assessment, promotes student self-assessment, and creates opportunities for student feedback to support student achievement and engagement.

• Program and Course Assessment: Contributes to ongoing program and course assessment activities and to the related development and revision of curriculum.

• Advising: Fosters relationship-based advising connections with students in support of student's academic and career aspirations.

• Service to the College: Participates in college governance, campus life, and/or community relations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain partnerships and interagency community connections;
• Engage students through innovative instructional approaches such as service learning projects and contextualized learning;
• Demonstrate commitment to equity-minded approaches to teaching and learning;
• Practice and adopt a variety of active learning strategies that facilitate student learning and that are inclusive of all cultures and backgrounds;
• Support students in accessing appropriate instructional and non-instructional services to facilitate student retention, completion, and academic success for all students;
• Adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including interdisciplinary learning communities, and online and hybrid modalities;
• Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups to promote an equitable work and learning environment;
• Recruit and inspire diverse student populations to embrace learning and facilitate completion;
• Work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and other various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in support of SVCs commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion;
• Act according to principles of integrity, respect, open and honest communication, collaboration, and compassion.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree, or equivalent education or higher, in Automotive Technology, or ability to complete an associate degree within four (4) years;
• Classroom teaching or industry training experience;
• Five (5) years of recent full-time experience in the Automotive Service industry as a technician or closely related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and field experience totaling seven (7) years;
• ASE Master Level Certification, L1 & L3, or ability to obtain these certifications by the start of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or higher;
• Higher education teaching experience, especially in a community and technical college setting;
• Evidence of industry training/professional development within the last three (3) years;
• Engine Machinist experience;
• Experience training or leading teams of technicians;
• First-hand experience in multiple settings and roles: dealerships, independent shops, management, service advising, etc.;
• Other relevant certifications and training in automotive, marine, diesel, agricultural, or related fields.

Salary, Benefits, Conditions of Employment, Application Procedure, About SVC

Salary and Benefits:

• Initial base annual salary placement for 2026-2027 ranges from $76,953 to $102,604, plus an additional $5,000 High-Demand Salary Enhancement for a standard 172-day contract. The salary enhancement is incorporated in the salary range within the posting for the purposes of demonstrating the potential salary. The High-Demand Salary Enhancement is contingent upon the continuation of the HB2158 legislative funding and the amount dispersed to the college by the State Board. The College has a negotiated faculty wage scale in which placement on the salary structure is in accordance with the SVC Federation of Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• A standard 172-day contract is written annually for the period of September to June. Late contracts will be prorated on the basis of work days remaining in the contract year.

• This position is exempt from the overtime pay requirements of The Fair Labor Standards Act.

• This is a union-represented position subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement. The College has a negotiated faculty wage scale in which placement on the salary structure is in accordance with the SVC Federation of Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Salary, retirement, medical, and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations and may be subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates and collective bargaining agreements. Additional information on benefits can be found at https://fortress.wa.gov/hca/pebbhealthplan/compare.aspx.

Conditions of Employment:

• Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position

Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.

• In the interest of providing a healthy, safe, and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
• If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
• Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.

Application Procedure:

To be considered for this position, applicants must:

1. Meet the minimum qualifications and;

2. Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at www.skagit.edu that

includes the following:

• The online application, which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
• A current Resume or Curriculum Vitae; (Attachment: Curriculum Vitae)
• A letter of interest addressing the minimum, desired qualifications, and your education and experience as it supports the responsibilities of this position; (Attachment: Cover Letter).

In order to be considered for the position, you must complete the online application in full and attach the required supplemental documents. Failure to provide this information may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Application Deadline: Priority screening will begin after July 26, 2026. Applications received on or before this date will receive first consideration. Applications received after the screening date may be considered until the position is filled.

Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.

Priority Screening Date: July 26, 2026

Interviews with Committee: Week of August 3rd

Finalist Interviews: Week of August 17th

Anticipated Start Date: September 8, 2026

Application Assistance: If you have questions about the position or require special accommodation, you may contact Human Resources at (360) 416-7794, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. SVC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may leave a TDD/TTY message at (360) 416-7718 by the application closing date. Information on SVCs Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at OPPM 3040.

For questions regarding the online application system, you may call NEOGOV Applicant Tech Support at (855) 524-5627 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. For best results, apply using one of the following browsers supported by NEOGOV: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and later versions of Internet Explorer.

SVC Annual Security Report: The U.S. Department of Education and the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act require all colleges to provide information to current and prospective students and employees about campus safety policies, procedures, and statistics on certain crimes, including hate crimes, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault. We are required to report our campus security information and statistics in an Annual Security Report, which is updated annually each October. All prospective employees may obtain a copy of the Annual Security Report from the Human Resources Office by calling (360) 416-7794 or by accessing the Report at:https://www.skagit.edu/about/safety-security-parking/

Skagit Valley College is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices.

Skagit Valley College provides a drug-free environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, age, marital status, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status in its programs and employment. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact Carolyn Tucker, Vice President of Human Resources/EEO, 360.416.7794 or carolyn.tucker@skagit.edu. For inquiries regarding sexual misconduct compliance, contact Title IX Coordinator, Sandy Jordan, 360.416.7923 or sandy.jordan@skagit.edu. Mailing address: 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. All faculty and staff hired at Skagit Valley College are encouraged to embrace, continually support, and enhance diversity and equity on our campus and in our community. Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination.

Why work at Skagit Valley College?

Nestled between the Cascade Mountains and Puget Sound in the northwest corner of Washington State, Skagit Valley College offers a unique and highly regarded transfer curriculum and professional-technical programs that respond to the workforce needs of the region. The College celebrates diversity in its staff and students, and adheres to a set of guiding principles: respect, integrity, open and honest communication, and collaboration.

Benefits

Skagit Valley College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes high-value medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents with affordable monthly premiums. Basic life and long-term disability insurances are provided with the option to purchase additional coverage at a low employee cost. Flexible spending account and dependent care assistance programs are also available.

We help you prepare for life after your career by offering an excellent retirement plan, which includes employer contributions. In addition, employees have the option to participate in two tax-deferred retirement investment programs.

Personal and Professional Development

Staff development and personal growth are encouraged at Skagit Valley College. Training opportunities are offered to build employee competencies and develop leadership capacity. A professional development funds program and participation in the State Employee Tuition Waiver program provide further potential for personal and career growth.

A Full Work/Life Package

Pay, benefits, flexibility, and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and out of life.

01

Select from below the options that best describe your highest education attained.

• Not applicable.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Some college: one (1) to two (2) years of college.
• Some college: three (3) to four (4) years or more of college.
• Associates degree or equivalent.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent.
• Masters degree, or higher degree.
• Doctorate degree

02

Specify the field of study of your highest education attained if applicable, or if further clarification is needed relating to your highest education attained, please describe in the text box below (if not applicable, type "n/a")

03

Select from below the options that best describe your professional experience in the Automotive Service industry as a technician or a closely related field.

• None / not applicable - no relevant experience, or related experience.
• 1 month to 6 months of experience.
• 6 months to 11 months of experience.
• 12 months to 23 months of experience.
• 24 months to 35 months of experience.
• 36 months to 47 months of experience.
• 48 months to 59 months of experience.
• 60 months or more of experience.

04

In the text box below, describe how you meet this qualification: Professional experience in the Automotive Service industry as a technician or a closely related field. Responses such as "see resume" or similar may be considered incomplete and result in disqualification.

05

Select from below the options that best describe your classroom teaching or industry training experience.

• None / not applicable - no relevant experience, or related experience.
• 1 month to 6 months of experience.
• 6 months to 11 months of experience.
• 12 months to 23 months of experience.
• 24 months to 35 months of experience.
• 36 months to 47 months of experience.
• 48 months to 59 months of experience.
• 60 months or more of experience.

06

In the text box below, describe how you meet these desired qualifications: Classroom teaching or industry training experience. Responses such as "see resume" or similar may be considered incomplete and result in disqualification.

07

Do you have an ASE Master Level Certification, L1 & L3, or the ability to obtain these certifications by the start of employment?

• Yes, I have an ASE Master Level Certification, L1 & L3, or the ability to obtain these certifications by the start of employment.
• No, I do not have an ASE Master Level Certification, L1 & L3, or the ability to obtain these certifications by the start of employment.

08

In the text box below, type or paste your response to the following question: Skagit Valley College is committed to promoting the success of diverse students and employees. Describe ways in which you have used your position and privilege to create opportunities for people of diverse social identities (race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, class, ability status, etc.) and/or engaged in conversations about diversity. Examples include creating programs, acting as a mentor, developing equity-based curriculum or training, changing institutional policies, engaging diverse communities, etc. Please limit your response to a maximum of two pages equivalent. You do not need to include your response as a separate attachment in addition to typing or pasting it here Responses such as "see resume" or similar may be considered incomplete and result in disqualification.

09

I acknowledge that SVC reserves the right to determine the work modality for each position. The individual selected for this role must reside in Washington State or have the ability to relocate.

• Yes, I reside in Washington State.
• No, I do not reside in Washington State but I have the ability to relocate.
• No, I do not reside in Washington State and do not have the ability to relocate.

10

I acknowledge that I have read the application procedure found in the job announcement. In order to be considered for this position, I understand that I must complete the online application, which includes the names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references, responses to the supplemental questions, and the following documents as attachments: a) A current resume; b) A letter of interest addressing the minimum, desired qualifications, and your education and experience as it supports the responsibilities of this position.

• I understand the application requirements.

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Employer Skagit Valley College

Address 2405 E College Way

Mount Vernon, Washington, 98273

Website http://www.skagit.edu