Automotive Instructor (emergency posting)

The automotive technology instructor prepares course syllabi and instructional materials, delivers instruction in both a classroom and laboratory setting, and evaluates student progress. This is a full-time position which may include teaching day and/or night classes. Travel may be required to instructional sites. Position will be based at both the Enterprise and Geneva campuses dependent on need.

1. Prepares course syllabi and instructional materials, delivers instruction, and evaluates and records student progress in assigned courses

2. Conducts instruction in a wide variety of settings and time frames to include day and evening at any instructional site

3. Employs appropriate teaching strategies in classroom and laboratory settings

4. Organizes and maintains instructional equipment as required

5. Explains, demonstrates, and ensures the safe use of tools, materials, and equipment in classroom and laboratory settings

6. Evaluates and advises College administration regarding textbooks and other instructional materials pertinent to the area of instruction

7. Orders required materials using established procedures

8. Advises students on class schedules and coursework for degree plan completion

9. Schedules and maintains office hours for student assistance

10. Promotes leadership and enrichment experiences through student organizations and/or other activities

11. Remains current on technological and employment trends pertinent to area of instruction

12.Maintainscurrent industry certifications as required

13. Interacts with representatives from the welding industry and agencies

14.Participatesin College meetings, College committees, and professional development activities

15.Participatesin curriculum development, evaluation, and revision

16. Recruits students for the program

17.Participatesin the College’s planning process

18. Works with the Dean of Instruction and Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning to develop, collect, analyze, and evaluate Student Learning Outcome (SLO) data

19.May be assigned as program lead by Dean of Instruction. Program lead will coordinate across multiple instructional sites to ensure continuity and quality in instruction, to standardize content, and to streamline equipment purchasing.

20. Supports college mission

21.Complies with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College

22. Performs other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tostand forlong periodsof time, walk, sit, smell, talk, and hear. The employeefrequentlyis required tostand forlong periodsof time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; crouch, stoop, kneel, and bend; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must havemobilityto move on- and off-campus. The employee mustfrequentlylift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma with six (6) years of full-time automotive experience OR Associate Degree or equivalent and three (3) years of full-time automotive experience.
2. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications with the ability to gain Master status within one year of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Professional industry certifications including ASE Master Technician

2. Secondary or post-secondary teaching experience

3. Experience with online learning

POSITION AVAILABLE: August 2026

SALARY:

Salary Schedule D1 $43,792- $98,138 (9-month salary) $13,521- $30,351 (3-month Summer salary), based upon the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule to be?determined by the applicant’s education and years of applicable experience. Applicant acknowledges that if selected for the position?that applicant’s placement on the applicable salary schedule will be dependent upon the verified information provided. This is an institutionally funded position.

POSITION DEADLINE:

Applications must be received by August 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Incomplete or late application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. Application packets submitted after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The submission of all required application materials by the deadline is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applicants must submit a complete packet which consists of the following:

• Completed ESCC Application for Employment

• Current resume

• Copy of transcript showing degree and date conferred

• A cover letter of application specifically detailing and relating the applicant’s education, and experience to the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the position.

NOTE: Statements included in this description are intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities of this job and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties that are not specifically included.

Please note: Employment is contingent upon employer verification of work experience. Applicants must provide documentation of the required applicable experience if an offer is made.

Only applicants who meet the required qualifications and submit a complete application packet by the deadline will be considered. Applications submitted by fax, email, mail, or hand delivery will NOT be accepted. All applications become the property of ESCC. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

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 receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Enterprise State 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. Enterprise State 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 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. Enterprise State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Enterprise State Community College application for employment form is available at and should be submitted online.