Associate Instructor, Automotive Technology at TNBR Careers in JAMESTOWN, Tennessee

Job Description:

Title: Associate Instructor, Automotive Technology

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: TCAT-Oneida/Huntsville

Campus Location: TCAT Oneida - Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Oneida/Huntsville is accepting applications for the position of full-time Automotive Technology Associate Instructor to be located at the Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute campus. A high standard of personal and professional ethics with a sincere interest in teaching and nursing is desired.

Job Duties

• Prepare syllabi of courses of study with detailed lesson plans and follow the established curriculum of the Automotive Technology program.


• Teach and instruct students through lectures, demonstrations, and/or audio-visual aids.


• Administer tests to evaluate student progress.


• Provide individual evaluation of each student's progress with counseling and appropriate recommendations when required.


• Maintain all confidential student academic records related to the program (i.e., grades, attendance, discipline, etc.).


• Maintain good public relations with industry partners.


• Maintain ongoing competencies required for ASE certification by participating in continuing education opportunities to remain current in the field.


• Accurately prepare and submit all required documentation/reports by set deadlines.


• Attend workshops and/or other training programs to remain current in the industry.


• Maintain a clean and safe environment for student learning.


• Source and request needed instructional supplies and equipment necessary for proper student instruction.


• Inspect equipment and supplies to ensure operational safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Diploma from an accredited training program in Automotive Technology


• Minimum of three (3) years' related work experience


• Must possess the organizational and communications skills necessary to be an effective teacher


• Must commit to remain current in the Automotive profession and maintain program accrediting status


• Must show evidence of teaching ability


• Must have ability to interact with high school students


• Must show evidence of good character, mature attitude and stable personality


• Must possess computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

• ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician


• Teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic computer skills


• Verbal and Written Communication Skills


• Interpersonal Skills


• Planning and Organization Skills with Strong Attention to Detail and Accuracy


• Time Management


• Ability to evaluate and monitor student progress


• Evidence of good ability in instruction


• Evidence of good character, mature attitude, and stable personality

Salary: Commensurate with Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology salary guidelines

*A criminal background check will be required for the selected applicant