Automotive Technology Instructor

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.