Automotive Technology Instructor Jobs
Automotive Technology Instructor jobs are open across community colleges, vocational schools, technical institutes, and dealership training programs, at every level from entry-level teaching assistants to department chairs, with specializations in diesel mechanics, collision repair, and EV and hybrid systems. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE
Instructor in Automotive Technology
Levelland, Texas
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Automotive Technology Instructor - Part Time
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Part-Time Instructor, Automotive Systems Technology
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Faculty Instructor (Automotive Technology) SPC
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Instructor in Automotive Technology
SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE·Levelland, Texas
Job functions:
ASE Certification
501-1,000 employees
Job Description
Job Title
Instructor in Automotive Technology
Department
LEVL - Industrial Technology
Employment Status
FT Full-Time
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Benefits
Yes
Months per Year
9 months
Job Description
SUMMARY
Position conducts college courses for undergraduate students by performing duties listed below. Position duties are primarily located on Levelland Campus, but could require potential assigned duties at other South Plains College campuses.
Position duties primarily consist of credit courses, but could require potential assigned duties of Workforce Development/Continuing Education courses.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned and/or included in the Faculty Handbook.
Instruction:
- Instruct Automotive Technology credit and/or Workforce Development/Continuing Education Unit courses as outlined in prescribed curriculum including academic lecture and hands-on lab skills.
- Remain concerned with any/all matters involving teaching.
- Demonstrate and practice proficient knowledge and skills concerning professional tactics, strategies, and techniques.
- Prepare lecture, lesson plans and syllabi for assigned classes, meet and conduct assigned instruction in classes and labs as specified in the class schedule, maintain official class, grade rolls and grade reports, report drops to registrar, and personally prepare and proctor tests that adequately measure student learning outcomes.
- Prepare and deliver effective lecture presentations to students in Automotive Technology academic exercises.
- Prepare and deliver effective lab presentations in Automotive Technology exercises.
- Stimulate and motivate class discussions encouraging positive student goal achievement.
- Counsel and advise students requiring assistance outside scheduled classes, communicate to students at beginning of semester grading procedures and overall coursework expectations, grade performance consistently and equitably for all students.
- Keep students informed of academic performance, progress and potential academic issues effecting student’s success, tutor students who require special attention, work with student services when needed concerning student welfare.
- Serve on faculty committees, sponsor college clubs, organizations, and activities as assigned.
- Be familiar with administrative policies, philosophies, objectives, and goals involving program and institution.
- Recruit new students by presenting at high schools and/or alternative programs.
- Participate in college functions, activities, and committees.
- Function as a program advisor and represent a positive role model by participating in student activities.
- Post and observe a minimum 35-hour work week, on-site work schedule.
- Maintain updated professional teaching methods in assigned disciplines.
- Recruit qualified advisory committee members from industry and business organizations.
- Remain a professional representative of South Plains College Technical Education Division and Industrial Technology department internally and externally of classroom.
- Additional duties as assigned by college president and/or administration.
Budget:
Provide input and assistance to Departmental Chairperson/Program Coordinator during budget process.
ESPRIT DE CORPS
Commitment to and positive actions for fostering good relationships and esprit de corps among students, coworkers, departments, other units in the college, and those faculty associates with outside the college.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisor duties are required of this position unless program requires lab assistant or non-work study to assist with lab activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Applicant will be teaching advanced automotive courses; therefore, applicant must have sufficient knowledge and skills in the following courses:
- AUMT 2317 – Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I
- AUMT 2421 – Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair
- AUMT 2313 – Automotive Drive Trains & Axles
- AUMT 2325 – Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
- AUMT 2334 – Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II
- AUMT 2302 – Automotive Compression Ignition Engines & Fuel Systems
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
An Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology or related discipline with five years industry experience in automotive service and repair is required.
A Bachelor’s degree in automotive related discipline with five years industry experience in automotive service and repair is preferred.
Due to NATEF program accreditation, ASE Certification is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Position requires efficient writing, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and effective presentation of information and response to questions from students, industry representatives, and general public.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Position requires applicant to have Microsoft software, and appropriate automotive industry computer skills.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Position requires ability to calculate figures and amounts consistent with program budget, classroom lecture preparation and instruction.
REASONING ABILITY
Position requires ability to solve practical problems consisting of multiple variables and interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Universal EPA Refrigerant certification is required.
Texas Air Conditioning Contractor License is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, employee is routinely exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is relative to a working lab environment.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Applicant will be teaching advanced automotive courses; therefore, applicant must have sufficient knowledge and skills in the following courses:
- AUMT 2317 – Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I
- AUMT 2421 – Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair
- AUMT 2313 – Automotive Drive Trains & Axles
- AUMT 2325 – Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
- AUMT 2334 – Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II
- AUMT 2302 – Automotive Compression Ignition Engines & Fuel Systems
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
An Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology or related discipline with five years industry experience in automotive service and repair is required.
A Bachelor’s degree in automotive related discipline with five years industry experience in automotive service and repair is preferred.
Due to NATEF program accreditation, ASE Certification is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Position requires efficient writing, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and effective presentation of information and response to questions from students, industry representatives, and general public.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Position requires applicant to have Microsoft software, and appropriate automotive industry computer skills.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Position requires ability to calculate figures and amounts consistent with program budget, classroom lecture preparation and instruction.
REASONING ABILITY
Position requires ability to solve practical problems consisting of multiple variables and interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Universal EPA Refrigerant certification is required.
Texas Air Conditioning Contractor License is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, employee is routinely exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is relative to a working lab environment.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2652019-P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/03/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Application Review Date
05/01/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Please post position externally at all sources
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://southplainscollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/4535
SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE
Instructor in Automotive Technology
Levelland, Texas
Added 4d ago501-1,000 employees
Job functions:
ASE Certification
Job Description
Job Title
Instructor in Automotive Technology
Department
LEVL - Industrial Technology
Employment Status
FT Full-Time
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Benefits
Yes
Months per Year
9 months
Job Description
SUMMARY
Position conducts college courses for undergraduate students by performing duties listed below. Position duties are primarily located on Levelland Campus, but could require potential assigned duties at other South Plains College campuses.
Position duties primarily consist of credit courses, but could require potential assigned duties of Workforce Development/Continuing Education courses.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned and/or included in the Faculty Handbook.
Instruction:
- Instruct Automotive Technology credit and/or Workforce Development/Continuing Education Unit courses as outlined in prescribed curriculum including academic lecture and hands-on lab skills.
- Remain concerned with any/all matters involving teaching.
- Demonstrate and practice proficient knowledge and skills concerning professional tactics, strategies, and techniques.
- Prepare lecture, lesson plans and syllabi for assigned classes, meet and conduct assigned instruction in classes and labs as specified in the class schedule, maintain official class, grade rolls and grade reports, report drops to registrar, and personally prepare and proctor tests that adequately measure student learning outcomes.
- Prepare and deliver effective lecture presentations to students in Automotive Technology academic exercises.
- Prepare and deliver effective lab presentations in Automotive Technology exercises.
- Stimulate and motivate class discussions encouraging positive student goal achievement.
- Counsel and advise students requiring assistance outside scheduled classes, communicate to students at beginning of semester grading procedures and overall coursework expectations, grade performance consistently and equitably for all students.
- Keep students informed of academic performance, progress and potential academic issues effecting student’s success, tutor students who require special attention, work with student services when needed concerning student welfare.
- Serve on faculty committees, sponsor college clubs, organizations, and activities as assigned.
- Be familiar with administrative policies, philosophies, objectives, and goals involving program and institution.
- Recruit new students by presenting at high schools and/or alternative programs.
- Participate in college functions, activities, and committees.
- Function as a program advisor and represent a positive role model by participating in student activities.
- Post and observe a minimum 35-hour work week, on-site work schedule.
- Maintain updated professional teaching methods in assigned disciplines.
- Recruit qualified advisory committee members from industry and business organizations.
- Remain a professional representative of South Plains College Technical Education Division and Industrial Technology department internally and externally of classroom.
- Additional duties as assigned by college president and/or administration.
Budget:
Provide input and assistance to Departmental Chairperson/Program Coordinator during budget process.
ESPRIT DE CORPS
Commitment to and positive actions for fostering good relationships and esprit de corps among students, coworkers, departments, other units in the college, and those faculty associates with outside the college.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisor duties are required of this position unless program requires lab assistant or non-work study to assist with lab activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Applicant will be teaching advanced automotive courses; therefore, applicant must have sufficient knowledge and skills in the following courses:
- AUMT 2317 – Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I
- AUMT 2421 – Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair
- AUMT 2313 – Automotive Drive Trains & Axles
- AUMT 2325 – Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
- AUMT 2334 – Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II
- AUMT 2302 – Automotive Compression Ignition Engines & Fuel Systems
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
An Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology or related discipline with five years industry experience in automotive service and repair is required.
A Bachelor’s degree in automotive related discipline with five years industry experience in automotive service and repair is preferred.
Due to NATEF program accreditation, ASE Certification is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Position requires efficient writing, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and effective presentation of information and response to questions from students, industry representatives, and general public.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Position requires applicant to have Microsoft software, and appropriate automotive industry computer skills.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Position requires ability to calculate figures and amounts consistent with program budget, classroom lecture preparation and instruction.
REASONING ABILITY
Position requires ability to solve practical problems consisting of multiple variables and interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Universal EPA Refrigerant certification is required.
Texas Air Conditioning Contractor License is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, employee is routinely exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is relative to a working lab environment.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Applicant will be teaching advanced automotive courses; therefore, applicant must have sufficient knowledge and skills in the following courses:
- AUMT 2317 – Automotive Engine Performance Analysis I
- AUMT 2421 – Automotive Electrical Diagnosis and Repair
- AUMT 2313 – Automotive Drive Trains & Axles
- AUMT 2325 – Automotive Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
- AUMT 2334 – Automotive Engine Performance Analysis II
- AUMT 2302 – Automotive Compression Ignition Engines & Fuel Systems
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
An Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology or related discipline with five years industry experience in automotive service and repair is required.
A Bachelor’s degree in automotive related discipline with five years industry experience in automotive service and repair is preferred.
Due to NATEF program accreditation, ASE Certification is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Position requires efficient writing, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and effective presentation of information and response to questions from students, industry representatives, and general public.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Position requires applicant to have Microsoft software, and appropriate automotive industry computer skills.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Position requires ability to calculate figures and amounts consistent with program budget, classroom lecture preparation and instruction.
REASONING ABILITY
Position requires ability to solve practical problems consisting of multiple variables and interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Universal EPA Refrigerant certification is required.
Texas Air Conditioning Contractor License is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, employee is routinely exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is relative to a working lab environment.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2652019-P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/03/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Application Review Date
05/01/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Please post position externally at all sources
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://southplainscollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/4535
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in automotive technology instructor jobs.
- Active ASE certification in one or more automotive systems areas
- Minimum of five years of hands-on automotive technician industry experience
- Associate or bachelor's degree in automotive technology or a related field
- Experience teaching or training in a vocational, technical, or community college setting
- Familiarity with NATEF or NATEF/MAST accreditation standards and curriculum alignment
- Ability to operate and maintain shop equipment including lifts, scan tools, and diagnostic software
Tips for Your Automotive Technology Instructor Job Search
Tailor your resume to certifications first
Automotive Technology Instructor postings weigh ASE certifications heavily, so list each credential with its designation code near the top of your resume. Hiring committees scan for specific certs before reading your teaching experience, so don't bury them in a general skills section.
Quantify your shop floor experience
Community college and vocational hiring panels want to see years of hands-on industry work alongside classroom time. Write the number of years you worked as a technician, the systems you serviced, and any OEM-specific training you completed, so reviewers can gauge real-world depth.
Target programs by equipment and curriculum
Programs built around specific OEM partnerships, EV curriculum, or NATEF accreditation attract different candidates than general shop programs. Filter openings by those program details so you apply to schools whose lab equipment and course structure match what you've actually taught or worked on.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists automotive technology instructor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a hands-on demo for interviews
Many automotive technology instructor interviews include a demonstration lesson or a walk-through of how you'd run a lab session. Prepare a short, specific teaching scenario tied to a task like reading diagnostic trouble codes or performing a brake inspection, not a broad overview of a unit.
Negotiate release time for industry currency
When you reach the offer stage, ask whether the position includes paid professional development time or release time to maintain your industry certifications. Programs that fund continuing OEM or ASE training are a concrete benefit worth negotiating alongside salary and benefits.
Automotive Technology Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most automotive technology instructors?
The companies hiring the most automotive technology instructors right now include State of Georgia, Lefors ISD, and Cerritos College, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community colleges and regional vocational school systems account for the bulk of posted positions.
How many automotive technology instructor jobs are remote?
About 0% of automotive technology instructor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on lab component most programs require. Curriculum development, online theory courses, and program director roles are the sub-areas most likely to offer any remote flexibility within the field.
How do you become an automotive technology instructor?
Start by accumulating substantial hands-on experience as a working automotive technician and earning ASE certifications in your specialty areas. From there, pursue an associate or bachelor's degree in automotive technology or career and technical education if you don't already hold one. Many community colleges and vocational schools also require state-level career and technical education teaching credentials, so check your state's licensing requirements early in the process.
Can you get hired as an automotive technology instructor with little teaching experience?
Yes, strong industry credentials can outweigh limited classroom experience for entry-level instructor roles, particularly at trade schools and dealership training programs. Emphasize any informal training you've done, such as mentoring apprentices, running OEM training sessions, or supervising technician trainees. Some programs hire candidates under a supervised teaching period while they complete a required education credential.
What does the automotive technology instructor interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial screening call with HR or a department chair, followed by a panel interview with faculty and administrators who ask about your industry background, teaching philosophy, and familiarity with program accreditation. A practical teaching demonstration is common, where you lead a short lesson or lab walkthrough for a small group. References from former supervisors or industry colleagues are typically checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to automotive technology instructor jobs?
You can find and apply to automotive technology instructor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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