Contract Faculty - Professor, Automotive Service Technician

Job Number: 

J0626-0068 

Job Title: 

Contract Faculty - Professor, Automotive Service Technician 

Job Type: 

Temp PT, Academic 

Campus: 

Ashtonbee Campus 

Location: 

Greater Toronto Area 

Open Positions: 

1 

Date Posted: 

June 2, 2026 

Closing Date: 

June 12, 2026 

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Salary: As per College Policy
Contract Period: September 1, 2026 to June 17, 2027 (split into 2 contracts)

Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

Position Summary
Centennial College's School of Apprenticeships is looking for one engaging Professor to teach courses both theory in classrooms and labs within their Automotive Post-Secondary & Apprenticeship Programs. Reporting to the Associate Dean, the successful candidates will support students in reaching their learning objectives through class, lab and apprenticeship placements to reach their Diploma/Certificate program goals. The incumbents may also participate in program and course development, course modifications, program advisory committees, program accreditation, applied research initiatives, community outreach and on-going future program needs.

Responsibilities
 

• Use effective interpersonal communication skills with students, faculty, management and external partners or community members, showing a sensitivity to intercultural communication
• Provide and promote a respectful and supportive environment based on the principles of inclusion, equity and diversity
• Work effectively in a team-based environment
• Create a positive teaching environment
• Use a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies
• Use academic technology effectively to enhance and support learning
• Evaluate student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of techniques
• Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Engage students to create a positive teaching and learning environment
• Critically examine learning materials and classroom instructional practice for discriminatory bias or barriers
• Provide academic support to students as part of regularly scheduled office hours
• Contribute as a subject matter expert to support curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Remain current in technical knowledge and instructional delivery techniques
• Attends meetings, maintains records of student grades/assessments, and participates in meetings and activities pertinent to faculty responsibilities

*Note: Due to program expansion and year-round delivery of programs, this position may have teaching assigned through the summer and on Saturdays.

Qualifications/Experience
 

• Automotive Service Technician Certificate (310S) in good standing is mandatory
• Ozone Depletion Prevention Certificate in good standing is mandatory
• 10+ years of apprenticeship in class and lab teaching
• Experience with Apprenticeship Automotive Programs and curriculum
• Certification in Teaching of Adults, or equivalent training and/or experience in a trades-training context
• Minimum of ten (10) years progressive, current and relevant technical experience as an Automotive Service Technician in air conditioning, engines, fuels & electrical, drive trains, suspension / steering and brakes.
• Experience in course or learning materials development preferred
• Experience using Microsoft word, excel, and Power Point
• Proven communication (written/oral) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate expectations for students regarding learning outcomes and the evaluation techniques to be used
• Strong team player
• Demonstrated understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion to meet the needs of our diverse students, staff and college community
• Ability to manage a classroom and lab settings
• Strong relationship and calibration with faculty and sport staff
• Demonstrated creative and innovative thinking skills

Apply online: www.centennialcollege.ca/careers

Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer. 

When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and must be submitted online by June 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J0626-0068. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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