Automotive Technology Instructor

    Highlights

    The purpose of an Automotive Technology Instructor is to prepare students for successful careers in the automotive industry by providing high-quality technical instruction, hands-on training, and professional guidance. Associate degree or higher in Automotive Technology or related field AND 3 years related work experience AND appropriate current certifications/licenses required for the course.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLexington, Kentucky

    Description

    Title: Automotive Technology Instructor

    Salary Range: $4098-$5123

    Contract Term Length: 10 Months

    Standard Hours: 37.5

    Work Location: On-Site

    FLSA Status:Exempt

    College:Bluegrass Community & Technical College

    Campus Location:Bluegrass C&TC - Leestown Campus

    Department: Academics, & Student Services

    Total Rewards

    Bluegrass Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

    • Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
    • Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
    • 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
    • Vacation/Sick Time
    • Work-Life Balance
    • 9.5 Paid Holidays
    • 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
    • Employee Assistance Program

    Job Summary

    The purpose of an Automotive Technology Instructor is to prepare students for successful careers in the automotive industry by providing high-quality technical instruction, hands-on training, and professional guidance.

    Job Duties:

    Provide classroom and laboratory instruction in automotive systems such as:

    • Engine repair and performance

    • Braking systems

    • Steering and suspension

    • Electrical and electronic systems

    • HVAC systems

    • Automatic and manual transmissions

    • Instruction should align with industry standards ( ASE guidelines) and current automotive technologies.



    Ensure students gain practical, real-world experience through:

     

    • Shop-based lab activities

    • Diagnostic procedures

    • Use of industry standard tools and equipment

    • Safety practices and OSHA compliance



    Prepare students for employment by:

    • Teaching professionalism, work ethic, and teamwork

    • Emphasizing customer service skills

    • Preparing students for ASE certification exams

    • Assisting with internships, co-ops, and job placement opportunities

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Associate degree or higher in Automotive Technology or related field AND 3 years related work experience AND appropriate current certifications/licenses required for the course.

    OR

    • a minimum of 5 years work experience in the field AND appropriate current certifications/licenses required for the course.  

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • ASE Advanced Level Specialist certification

    Additional Skills Requested:

     

    Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

    Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

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