Instructor of Automotive Technology

General Description

Arkansas State University‑Beebe, a two‑year residential community college and part of the Arkansas State University System, invites applications for a full‑time Instructor of Automotive Technology to begin August 2026. The successful candidate will possess thorough knowledge of the discipline to share in the teaching secondary and post‑secondary students. Courses taught include Intro to Automotive Technology, Automatic Transmissions, Suspension & Steering, Brakes, and Engine Performance.

• Provide instruction on performing maintenance and light repair of automobiles.
• Provide instruction on conducting regular preventative maintenance including inspection, tire rotation, and oil changes.
• Maintain parts inventory and cleanliness in the shop.
• Collaborate with repair team to diagnose problems with vehicles and plan repairs.
• Perform regular diagnostic tests on automobiles and provide instruction in this area.
• Maintain accurate records of each repair performed on vehicle and provide instruction.
• Take daily attendance of students and record attendance.
• Record grades and assess student performance.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with industry partners to enhance curriculum and provide employment opportunities for students.
• Develop and maintain an active advisory committee from relevant local and regional industry professionals.
• Maintain current industry accreditations and explore/implement new accreditations that are beneficial to the program’s and students’ success.
• Achieve program recruitment goals to ensure a minimum annual program enrollment of at least 40 students.
• Work closely with the Director of Regional Career Center and Dean of Career Education to achieve recruitment and program goals.
• Assist with fundraising and grant writing for the automotive technology program.
• Ability to create lesson plans and program level outcomes and carry them out effectively as well as follow written curriculum.
• Ability to work with students having a wide range of abilities and skill levels.
• Use college technology such as CANVAS, Campus Management, and Office 365 adequately and appropriately.
• Maintain a safe learning environment in the lab/shop area.
• Safely operate a forklift.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
• Maintain partnership with Toyota and develop partnerships with other manufacturers in order to provide manufacturers’ training and certifications to all students.

Possess an Associate’s Degree in a relevant field or working on obtaining degree and/or appropriate automotive certifications with the ability to obtain an Associate’s Degree; 3 to 5 years work related experience.

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred and previous teaching experience preferred. ASE Certifications G1, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, L1, and EPA
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$42,425 Master's - $52,125 Doctorate

• Stand frequently
• Walk regularly
• Sit regularly
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel frequently
• Reach with hands and arms frequently
• Climb or balance occasionally
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl frequently
• Talk or hear continuously
• Taste or smell occasionally
• Up to 10 pounds: regularly
• Up to 25 pounds: regularly
• Up to 50 pounds: occasionally
• Up to 100 pounds: occasionally

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Color vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

This position will be subject to a pre‑employment criminal, sex‑offender registry background check. In cases where pre‑determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment.

Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

• Criminal Background

Arkansas State University‑Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.