Automotive Technology Instructor Job Lexington area,Kentucky USA,Education / Teaching

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.

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.

Advertised: 29 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time