Instructor, Collision Repair Technology

Position Type

Instructor Certified – 10‑Month

5/5/2026

Full‑Time / Exempt

Days

This position is a 10‑Month Work Contract, working August – May of the school year.

Educate and train students to gain skills, knowledge and behaviors and support their successful entry into the workplace or higher education, in a manner that supports the program within industry and the community and is consistent with District Core Values.

• Effectively manage the classroom to create an optimal learning environment, maintaining an appropriate balance of classroom discipline.
• Plan and organize instructional materials, supplies, inventories, tools, and equipment; update lesson plans and instruct students in competency‑based developmental program curriculum using current instructional strategies appropriate to subject matter (classroom, self‑paced, Blackboard interactive website, lab, clinicals, etc.) to assure highest quality classroom instruction.
• Evaluate students on a recurrent basis to provide timely indications of students’ progress toward competencies and knowledge required for successful completion of the program.
• Provide academic, personal and behavioral counseling to students to support their successful completion of program requirements; collaborate with District administration and Student Service representatives to devise appropriate intervention measures to effect maximum student retention and program completion.
• Maintain up‑to‑date records of student attendance, academic progress and grades as required by District policy and certification agencies; process, maintain and/or monitor paperwork required for District operations (inventory purchasing, follow‑up data, etc.).
• Develop and maintain community/business contacts and participate with industry advisory committee to promote interaction among students and practitioners, assure the program curriculum remains a current reflection of job‑market skill requirements and to facilitate placement of students.
• Participate in projects or assignments in support of the campus or program as assigned, which might include activities such as CTSO activities/competitions, attendance at school events, performing monitoring duties in assigned areas, etc.
• Continue to develop professional expertise in educational methodology and learning strategies as well as in industry‑specific topics through attendance and participation at conferences, professional development training, professional associations, and industry events.
• Perform tasks and duties relevant to any of the various roles or responsibilities assigned by supervisor and determined by management to be appropriate for this position; comply with all policies, procedures, regulations and other communicated requirements as may be in effect for the workgroup or worksite.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in making decisions regarding the provision of services to internal and external customers and in day‑to‑day operations of the department; interpret and implement policies in a manner consistent with the interests of the District; provide advice and consultation to executive management as requested; investigate and resolve issues as needed; represent the department and District in a professional manner to all.

• Minimum of three years’ experience working as a Collision Repair Technician in an automotive repair facility.
• Current ASE Master Certification required in the following areas:
  Non‑Structural Analysis and Damage Repair (B3), Structural Analysis and Damage Repair (B4), Mechanical and Electrical Components (B5), Damage Analysis and Estimating (B6).
• Degree not required upon employment but may be required for ODCTE certification; must be willing to obtain, at own expense, all necessary college coursework, including possible credit hours beyond a Bachelor’s Degree in order to obtain an ODCTE State of Oklahoma Standard Teaching Certificate.
• ODCTE’s Trade and Industrial Teaching Certification must be obtained in order to teach secondary students.
• Valid state‑issued driver’s license.
• Bilingual is a plus.

High‑School Diploma or equivalent required. Degree not required upon employment but may be required for certification.

Salary

Schedule:

10‑Month Instructor.

Hiring Range: $59,455 to $69,602 annually, dependent on experience and education, plus additional $9,600 compensation for salary‑in‑lieu of dependent benefit coverage.

Benefits:
Employee Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Pension Plan, 457 Savings Plan, and paid holidays during work months.

For maximum consideration, receipt of application material is May 12th. However, the position will remain open until filled.

TULSA TECH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.