Instructor, CC

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Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

Hawai'i Community College
- Career and Technical Education

Division

Transportation and Applied Technology

09/24/2026

Closing Date

10/9/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

83704

Title:

Instructor, CC (Automotive Mechanics Technology)

Position Number: 0083704

Hiring Unit:
Hawaii Community College

Date Posted:
September 24, 2026

Closing Date:
October 9, 2026

Salary Information: C2C09, Minimum $5,537.00 per month

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time

Temporary/Permanent:
Permanent

Other Conditions:

General funds, to begin approximately January 2027, pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements. Position may be converted from 9 to 11 months or 11 to 9 months based on operational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, instructs students in transfer and non-transfer level Automotive Mechanics Technology (AMT) courses.
• Workload involves in-person teaching but may include various off-campus locations island-wide, day or evening classes, weekend classes, and distance education classes using multiple teaching methodologies as assigned.
• Instructs and enforces student compliance with safety practices, chemical handling, hazardous waste disposal (used oil, coolants, brake fluid, batteries), and EPA/OSHA regulations.
• Ensures all federal, state and university safety regulations and practices are promoted and followed to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Establishes and maintains high standard shop organization practices (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) across tools, tool rooms, vehicle bays, and instructional workstations.
• Oversees a scheduled preventative maintenance routine for heavy shop machinery, including lifts, tire changers, wheel balancers, brake lathes, air compressors, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ensures diagnostic scan tools, alignment machines, and electronic testing equipment are regularly calibrated and updated with current software datasets.
• Maintains an accurate inventory system to track specialty tools, hand tools, hardware, and consumable supplies.
• Prepares and revises course outcomes and participate in AMT curriculum planning and assessment.
• Prepares, revises, and assesses course objectives and student learning outcomes at the course, program and college levels.
• Plans, organizes and carry out instructional and non-instructional assignments, including program assessment and reviews.
• Maintains a minimum of one office hour, in person, per week for each course taught.
• Conducts academic advising of students and assist in campus-related student activities.
• Mentors and advises students.
• Develops and maintains an approved program of professional self-improvement activities.
• Participates in department, college and community service, including but not limited to committee and recruitment activities as appropriate.
• Assists with/participates in campus related activities and in-service training.
• Engages in public service and professional/scholarly activities related to the profession.
• Demonstrates commitment to community college mission.
• Maintains current certifications, if applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering or Industrial Education, plus three (3) years related work experience, plus ASE (Automotive Services Excellence) Certification in the areas to be taught; or
• Associate degree, plus five (5) years related work experience, plus ASE (Automotive Services Excellence) Certification in the areas to be taught; or,
• Fifteen (15) college credits, plus seven (7) years related work experience including training, plus ASE (Automotive Services Excellence) Certification in the areas to be taught;
• Experience teaching courses at the community-college level.
• Experience with assessment and learning outcomes.
• Experience with preparing program reviews.
• Understanding of the community college philosophy.
• Ability to plan, budget, and manage shop finances.
• Demonstrated commitment and/or experience supporting the success of students.

NOTE:

• Minimum qualifications (degree and credits) must be met by the effective date of appointment.
• Letters of recommendation are welcome.
• The application will be considered incomplete if material is unreadable, or required documents are not submitted by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• All documents/information submitted become the property of Hawaii…