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Job Number: TT_FORD26

Location: Shoreline College, WA

Department: Automotive Program

Position Summary

Date of First Consideration: June 7, 2026

Applications received by the Date of First Consideration will be given priority during the initial review. However, the position will remain open until a final candidate is selected, allowing for the possibility of reviewing additional applications submitted after that date if needed.
Salary Range:

• $65,486 – $77,156 per academic year (based on a 172-day contract), depending on education and experience.

Additional Compensation:

• Summer quarter teaching will be added as part of the regular instructional cycle and offers additional contract with compensation typically ranging from $12,000-$15,000.
• This position is eligible for $3,308 annually in High-Demand Supplemental Pay, in addition to base salary.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:
As a Washington State employee, this position includes a robust benefits package including:

• State-sponsored retirement plans (including pension options and voluntary retirement savings plans similar toa 401(k) with employer contributions)
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid leave benefits (sick leave, personal leave, and holidays)
• Life and disability insurance
• Access to state employee wellness programs and professional development resources
• Free access to Fitness Center and Gym

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Students in the automotive department are part of a community of faculty, students, and industry. Our faculty have industry experience as Master Technicians and are dedicated to educating the next generation of technicians. The state-of-the-art professional automotive training center is used by students as well as industry partners. The Automotive Student Service Education Training (ASSET) program is regarded among the top in the nation. Faculty are responsible for teaching, developing, and leading a cooperative program in automotive technology.

Faculty teach theory and lab in all the following areas:

• Automotive Electronics
• Engines
• Manual & Automatic Transmissions/transaxles

• Engine Management & Emissions
• Electrical Systems
• Heating & Air Conditioning
• Brakes & Suspension

In addition to teaching, duties include student advising in the automotive technology program; coordination of student recruitment, selection, dealer placement and graduate follow up with local Ford and Lincoln automobile dealers. To remain current with automotive technology, the faculty member in this position will attend manufacturer-sponsored classes, coordinate and participate on automotive advisory committees, and serve as liaison and resource person for the College-area automobile dealers, Nissan USA, and Subaru of America. Faculty revise and update curriculum as required to meet industry standards and participate in college governance as well as department/division and campus-related professional activities. NOTE: An on-campus presence is required for this position.

Faculty at Shoreline have an array of students from differing programs in their classroom, including professional technical and university transfers. Shoreline seeks a candidate that can identify and mitigate the barriers to success that many students face and be passionate about creating an equitable learning environment that supports success for all students. As such, candidate response to the supplemental questions below will be the first criteria of consideration.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years of dealership/manufacturer work experience
• All eight (8) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications attained within 1 year of start date
  • A1: Engine Repair
  • A2: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
  • A3: Manual Drive Train & Axles
  • A4: Suspension & Steering
  • A5: Brakes
  • A6: Electrical/Electronic Systems
  • A7: Heating & Air Conditioning
  • A8: Engine Performance
  • L1: Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certification
  • G1: Maintenance and Light Repair

Knowledge of

• Current applicable developments, research, and trends in the field
• Safety regulations and best practices
• Microsoft Office programs, learning management systems and other appropriate instructional technology

Skill in

• Imparting excitement and enthusiasm into the instruction of automotive technology.
• Fostering a climate of equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and responsiveness
• Adapting to a variety of teaching situations with students from diverse backgrounds/abilities
• Developing/modifying curriculum both collaboratively and independently
• Working, communicating, and interacting effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

Conditions of Employment

Physical Work Environment

• The College operates in-person and remotely, with the option for some assignments to be completed in an online environment based on program or area needs. For on campus instruction, work is usually performed in a classroom/shop space that requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. Faculty typically use computers, media equipment, and automotive-specific tools and technology in the work environment.

Term Of Employment/Salary

• This is a full-time, tenure track position, with a 172-day annual contract beginning September 17, 2026, with additional compensation for summer classes.
• Salary placement is determined by the number of qualifying years of teaching/work experience combined with educational preparation.
• Hiring of this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President.
• This position is eligible to receive stipends in addition to the salary amount contingent upon continued allocation of the State of Washington High Demand funding.

Other Conditions:

Shoreline College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, employees, and applicants, and does not allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. For our full non-discrimination statement and contact information, visit: https://www.shoreline.edu/about-shoreline/non-discrimination.aspx.

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at [email protected].

In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.

In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Shoreline College does not currently sponsor HB-1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment.

Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability for the position.

Faculty positions are represented by the American Federation of Teachers Local #1950.

Classified positions are represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

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