Automotive Technology Instructor

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Automotive Technology Instructor

  • 496496
  • Lexington
  • Faculty
  • Full-time
  • Closing at: Sep 7 2026 - 23:55 EDT
  • Bluegrass Community & Technical College
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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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