Automotive Service Technology Instructor

Instructor Position

The instructor is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality instruction using current teaching methodologies in in-person, online, and hybrid formats through the College's Learning Management System (LMS). Responsibilities include maintaining up-to-date syllabi and course materials, timely grading and accurate academic records, academic advising and student support, participation in professional development, and service to the College through meetings, committees, and program activities.

Instructional assignments may include day, evening, weekend, and distance education courses at any Northwest Shoals Community College campus or instructional location, and the instructor is expected to perform all duties professionally, support the College's mission and goals, and complete additional related duties as assigned by College administration.

• Minimum of an Associate degree or equivalent in Automotive Service Technology, or related field (at least sixty (60) semester hours in a planned program including associate degree core), required.
• Minimum of three (3) years full-time work experience as a practitioner in the automotive field, required.
• Automotive Service Excellence certified, preferred.
• Teaching experience in the automotive technology field, preferred.
• Applicants must have documented ability to prepare for and deliver quality college-level instruction preferably using a multimedia format.

* Note:

If you are awarded an interview, during the interview you will be required to do a live teaching demonstration using technology in front of a panel search committee. You must bring your own presentation material to the interview. Note:
No preference will be given for advanced degrees or work experience above the minimum required.

A complete application packet consists of the following:

• a completed Northwest Shoals Community College online application form,
• a cover letter,
• a current resume, and
• postsecondary transcripts (unofficial or official), which must include institution's name, college degree, and degree date.

Applications may be submitted online cc.edu. Applications should be received by no later than August 18, 2026. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. Application packets received after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The submission of all required application materials by the deadline date is the sole responsibility of the applicant. SALARY:
Compensation is in accordance with the Alabama Community College System's Salary Schedule D1 ($43,792 - $98,138 for 9-month appointment). An additional summer appointment may be available. Northwest Shoals Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Northwest Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview.  Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Northwest Shoals Community College will not be responsible for copying application packets for current or future positions.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon an acceptable background check as determined by the College President. Northwest Shoals Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Northwest Shoals Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment.