Owensboro Community & Technical College
Job Title
Automotive Technology Instructor
Department
Manufacturing and Skilled Trades
Job Category
Faculty
FLSA
Exempt
College Name
Owensboro Community & Technical College
Job Type
Full-time
Campus Location
Owensboro, KY
Work Months
10 months or 12 months
College Overview:
Owensboro Community and Technical College is a three-campus institution located along the Ohio River in Western Kentucky. OCTC is one of sixteen institutions in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and awards certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in liberal arts and technical education. To learn more about OCTC, please visit https://owensboro.kctcs.edu/ and to learn more about Owensboro and the surrounding area, you may visit https://visitowensboro.com
Benefits:
Owensboro Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:
- Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
- Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
- 403(b) retirement plans: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Work-Life Balance
- 5 Paid Holidays
- 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary:
Owensboro Community and Technical College is hiring a full-time instructor with a broad background in Automotive Technology. The instructor will teach various formats within the Automotive Technology Program which includes Hybrid (online) lecture, competency based, and hands on labs. Classes will be administered in accordance with Automotive Service Excellence expectations (ASE). This can be either a 10-month or 12-month yearly assignment. Please note in your cover letter your preference.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The duties/responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Provide instruction in the areas of automotive technology with a focus on ASE certifications.
- Collaborate with business and industry to maintain an awareness of emerging automotive technologies, trends, and issues in the field.
- Provide academic advising and career-related counseling for students.
- Engage in recruitment and retention activities through programming at secondary schools, community partners, and professional organizations; with a concentrated focus on the adult learner population.
- Participate in faculty professional development activities to include employer sponsored training.
- Participate in college and community activities that serve the mission and vision of OCTC.
The assignment may include some evening and online courses.
Qualifications:
- Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology with 3 years of applicable work experience required.
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Certified (or willingness to achieve certifications within 6 months).
Application Process:
Applicants must complete and submit:
- Online application
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Copy of all college transcripts, certificates, and/or licenses.
- Kentucky State Law requires state and national pre-employment background checks as a condition of employment.
- Selected candidate will perform a teaching demonstration.
Positions are based on a term-contract, with the expectancy of continuance based on performance.
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. The search may be extended if additional candidates are needed.
https://owensboro.kctcs.edu/
Posting End Date: 07/27/2025