Automotive Technology Instructor - Garnett Campus

Flint Hills Technical College is seeking a full-time Automotive Technology Instructor for our Garnett, Kansas campus, beginning with the Fall 2026 semester.

Whether you're an experienced technician looking for a rewarding career change or an automotive educator seeking a new opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. No Kansas teaching license is required. We provide support to help you transition into the classroom.

The successful candidate must have knowledge of the principles of operation for fundamental concepts of at least half of the following subjects:

• Automotive Engines
• Automotive Brakes
• Electrical
• Engine Performance
• Automotive HVAC
• Steering and Suspension
• Automatic Transmissions/Transaxles
• Manual Power Trains

• Associate’s degree in a related field required (or willingness to obtain within an established timeframe).
• Minimum of two years’ work experience in the automotive field or two years of teaching experience in automotive education.
• ASE Certifications in instructional areas (or willingness to obtain within an established timeframe).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Kansas teaching certificate is not required.

• 9-month full-time position with your salary paid over 12 months
• Starting salary: $40,000-$54,000, depending on education and experience
• 100% employer-paid employee health insurance
• Paid Leave Time
• Potential to earn additional compensation if teaching additional courses

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, unofficial college transcripts, and contact information for three professional references to Human Resources at hr.

The FHTC Board of Trustees reserves the right to withdraw positions prior to being filled.

Flint Hills Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including pregnant and parenting students, sexual orientation, disability, race, color, age, religion, marital status, or national or ethnic origin in educational programs, admissions policies, employment policies, financial aid or other college-administered programs. For inquiries regarding Flint Hills Technical College’s nondiscrimination policies or compliance with Title IX and/or Section 504 contact Lisa Kirmer, Title IX Coordinator and EVP of Student Services/Academic Affairs, 3301 West 18th Avenue, Emporia, KS 66801, , lkirmer or Nancy Thompson, Director of Human Resources and VP of Administrative Services, 3301 West 18th Avenue, Emporia, KS 66801, , nthompson.