Automotive Program Manager Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

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Location : Shoreline College, WA
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty
Job Number: TT_FORD26
Department: Automotive Program
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
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.

Required Materials
To be considered for this position, please submit the following

• NEOGOV online application
• Cover letter describing how your education and experience align with the needs of the position
• Current resume
• Attach all related certificates and/or transcripts

Please Note

• Once application materials have been submitted, no changes can be made
• If you are chosen to move forward in this recruitment, you will be notified via email to the address listed in your application

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:
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 .
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.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPT, CLASSIFIED, AND FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS
*See bottom for Part-Time Faculty Benefits Information
Comprehensive Benefits Packages

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional Flexible Medical Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Optional SRA Tax Annuities
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
• Optional Home/Auto Insurance with Liberty Mutual
• Optional Credit Union participation
• Optional GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition) Program
• Tuition Waiver
• Various Professional Development & Wellness Programs

Health Insurance
Employee premiums for health insurance range depending on the plan and dependents covered.

• Two options for standard managed-care plans
• One value managed-care plan
• Three preferred provider options
• Two CDHP options

Dental Insurance
Employees have three dental plans to choose from.

• Two managed-care dental plan
• One preferred provider dental plan

Life Insurance
Life Insurance overview:

• $35,000 basic coverage and $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment coverage at no cost to the employee
• Optional coverage for spouse, children, supplemental, optional, and additional accidental death and dismemberment coverage - all at additional cost to the employee

Long-term Disability Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance overview:

• Basic Coverage: 90 day waiting period, $240 per month maximum
• Optional Coverage: 90+ day waiting period, 60% of gross pay - tax free (retirement plan still continues)

Retirement Plans

• Public Employees Retirement System Plan 2 or Plan 3. Classified and civil service positions eligible to participate.
• Teacher's Retirement System (TRS) - Plan 3. Available for those who have been enrolled and vested in the past
• State Board Retirement Plan administered through TIAA-CREF - full time faculty and administrative/exempt positions eligible to participate.

The Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) manages health, dental, life, and long term disability insurance. The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services administers Shoreline's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
PART-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS
A part time faculty member becomes eligible for benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education. Spring and fall quarters are considered consecutive quarters for benefits eligibility. Half time is determined based on each institution's definition of full time.
A part time faculty member must qualify each quarter they teach to maintain eligibility. Once eligible, part time faculty will be notified of their benefit and retirement options.
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Describe your experience helping others learn in a shop, dealership, or training environment. This could include mentoring apprentices, onboarding new technicians, or showing coworkers new diagnostic or repair procedures.
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What interests you about working with the Ford ASSET program and helping train the next generation of automotive technicians?
Required Question