Diesel Technician Instructor, Tenure Track

Diesel Technician Instructor, Tenure Track Thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Community College. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (775) 673-7168 or humanresources@tmcc.edu . Job Description Do you dream in torque specs and live for the purr of a freshly tuned diesel engine? Do you believe that the future of skilled trades starts in the classroom? Are you ready to trade the garage floor for the front of a lab without ever putting down the wrench? Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is the "jobs college" for Northern Nevada and is on the lookout for a passionate, hands-on, high horsepower Tenure-Track Diesel Instructor to join our elite team of educators in the Applied Technologies Division. Put your teaching into high gear. Whether you're looking to pass down your hard-earned knowledge or level up your career with tenure and teaching, this is your shot to make a difference one diesel tech at a time. Teaching experience is a bonus, but not required. If you've trained new techs in the field, you're halfway there! Minimum Qualifications 1. Three (3) years of employment in diesel/auto technology, or a comparable combination of education and work experience. Preferred Requirements 1. Associates degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution In a Career-related field. 2. Formal training/experience in the following areas: a. Engines b. Drive Train c. Brakes d. Suspension Steering e. Electrical/Electronic Systems f. Heating, Ventilation, A/C 3. ASE Certification as Master or equivalent training in Automotive or Medium/Heavy Truck. 4. Six (6) years journeyman level employment in auto/diesel technology. 5. The equivalence of one (1) year of full-time secondary teaching experience in auto/diesel technology. 6. Understanding of career-technical education and programs. 7. Knowledge of the local and national job market requirements for a successful career in auto/diesel technology. 8. Obtain ASE within 6 months of hire.

What You'll Be Doing:

Teaching future diesel techs how to troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild everything from heavy-duty trucks to off-road equipment. Developing cutting-edge curriculum that keeps up with industry trends. Bringing the classroom to life with real-world insight, industry humor, and a healthy respect for grease. Collaborating with a team of gearhead geniuses and academic pros to keep our program the best in the region. Staying sharp and certified with professional development and keeping an eye on the next evolution in diesel tech.

Academic Responsibilities:

Teaching and workload assignments are scheduled throughout the calendar year, and may require evening and weekend obligations at one or more college locations. 1. Teach 30 (15/15) credit or contact hours during the academic year, August through May, in various modalities as assigned, including in-person, hybrid, online, live-virtual (hy-flex), and at high-school sites (Jump-Start dual credit), per the needs of the program. 2. Support student learning outcomes assessment processes by teaching toward approved student learning outcomes and assessing student performance. 3. Assist with curriculum and program review, revision, and assessment. Aid in the development of new course materials and innovative instructional techniques that improve student learning. 4. Work closely with department peers and administrators to become an effective teacher and contributing member of the academic unit. 5. Attend and actively participate in College events, department and division meetings, college or Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) committees, and community service activities. 6. Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current in field knowledge and pedagogies that expand breadth and depth of understanding in the discipline. 7. Complete training outlined in TMCC's Faculty Standards of Online Instruction, when and as needed. 8. Hold 5 office-hours per week. 9. Participate in student advising, recruitment, and retention efforts. 10. Travel occasionally to community and workforce sites, conferences, events, and so on, per the needs of the program. 11. Communicate and interact in a professional and collegial manner with faculty, students, staff, and administration, in the best interests of the college and the people it serves. 12. Comply with departmental administrative responsibilities and published college and NSHE policies and procedures. 13. Uphold the Mission, Vision, and Values of TMCC and perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with them. 14. Adhere to the published codes of NSHE as detailed in the Board of Regents Handbook. 15. Adhere to the Code of Ethical Standards of the State of Nevada (Nevada Revised Statutes 281A.400-281A.480). 16. Other duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits Information:

Salary:

Salary placement will be dependent on education level and years of experience. This position is a 9-month role, totaling 172 working days per year. Candidates may choose between two appointment tracks for this position.

The salaries listed below are based on this schedule, paid over 12 months: Tenure

• Track Appointment:

  Associate's
• $48,961
• 58,754 Bachelor's
• $57,823
• $69,388 Master's
• $60,634
• $72,761 Master's + 30
• $63,444
• 76,133 Ph.D
• $68,739
• $82,487 Zero

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Rank Appointment:

$60,000 to $72,530 Perks of TIAA Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the College. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. Perks of Working at TMCC Health insurance options including dental and vision

• Health Insurance 19.25% retirement match Life insurance, long-term disability, generous sick leave
• NSHE Benefits Employer-paid long term disability (LTD) at 60% of salary up to $7,500 per month
• UNUM.

Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner. ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.

Professional Grant-in-Aid :

TMCC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. Free parking on all TMCC campus locations. No State income tax All full-time faculty and staff are provided with a variety of discounts and employee purchase programs. Additional Information Transcripts Degrees must be accredited by CHEA

• and USDE-Recognized Accrediting Organizations If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.

S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Any expense related to the evaluation will be the responsibility of the candidate. Sponsorship TMCC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time they begin employment. Exempt Yes Full-Time Equivalent 100.0% Required Attachment(s) Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact humanresources@tmcc.edu . In order to be given full consideration all of the following must be attached to your application. 1) Resume/CV 2) Cover Letter 3) Contact Information for three Professional References

• Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

4) Copy of Unofficial Transcript This position is open until filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately for full consideration. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. Posting Close Date 05/31/2026 Note to Applicant Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. Search committees will use this information to determine that applicants meet minimum qualifications as listed in the job announcement. This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed above. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior. All documents, including unofficial transcripts for academic positions, must be received prior to the closing date listed on the job announcement. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs. To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TMCC-External/job/TMCC

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Truckee Meadows Community College is a comprehensive educational institution located in Reno, Nevada and is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education. TMCC's five instructional sites and numerous community locations serves an increasingly diverse population of more than 11,000 students each semester. TMCC, an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution), is a progressive institution that celebrates inclusion and diversity while supporting core themes of academic excellence, student success, and access to lifelong learning. A vital leader in the New Nevada's growing economy, TMCC is located near the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains in an environment rich with a thriving arts, culture, food scene, abundant outdoor activities, and a family-friendly local community. It is only a 3.5 hour drive to San Francisco, CA, a 40-minute drive to Lake Tahoe, and within easy driving distance of four national parks (Great Basin, Yosemite, Lassen, and Death Valley). For more information, please go to www.tmcc.edu or view our virtual tour at tour.tmcc.edu . The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion. Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-aa400b0f62a9374b97b43bb893e54bcb