Associate Instructor of Automotive Technology

Title: Associate Instructor of Automotive Technology

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: TCAT-Knoxville

Department: Automotive Technology

Campus Location: TCAT Knoxville

Job Summary

Are you a skilled automotive professional ready to share your expertise with the next generation of technicians? The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville is seeking a full-time Associate Instructor of Automotive Technology to join our team and support dual enrollment students at Karns High School and full-time programs.

At TCAT Knoxville, our mission is to prepare students for successful careers in high-demand technical fields, and our Automotive Technology program is a cornerstone of that work. As an Associate Instructor, you will play a vital role in shaping the careers of students who go on to fill critical roles in the automotive industry across East Tennessee. You will work alongside a supportive faculty team with strong industry partnerships, and you will have the opportunity to teach what you love while making a lasting impact in your community.

This is a full-time position working 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. with a thirty-minute lunch. The position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive State of Tennessee benefits package, and the rewarding experience of helping students launch rewarding careers.

Job Duties

• % - Instruction & Student Learning • Teach basic and advanced automotive courses, covering all eight areas of ASE certification. • Apply a multi-method instructional approach — including demonstrations, lectures, hands-on shop activities, and worksite experiences — to prepare students for employment in the automotive industry. • Adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs, interests, and learning abilities of adult and secondary students. • Develop and administer accurate, objective assessments to measure student learning and ensure mastery of program competencies. • Maintain a safe, organized, and professional shop and classroom learning environment. - (Essential)
• % - Program & Industry Engagement • Build and maintain relationships with area employers to facilitate the referral, placement, and employment of students. • Cooperate with outside agencies, work with the program advisory committee, conduct visits to business and industry, and maintain positive public relations on behalf of the College. • Work cooperatively with other departments and the community to expand employment and training opportunities for students. • Maintain accurate records and conduct surveys and reports of program graduates. - (Essential)
• % - Communication & Compliance • Communicate professionally, tactfully, and courteously with students, employees, faculty, and the general public. • Ensure all activities are conducted within the established guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). • Perform all assigned duties safely and in accordance with established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards, with minimal supervision. • Work to meet and exceed COE accreditation standards and TBR performance expectations. - (Essential)
• % - Professional Development • Acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current best practices in student services, workforce education, and campus administration. • Attend scheduled college and department professional development activities, in-service trainings, and TBR-required programs. • Support and participate in related professional organizations, including those focused on student affairs and workforce development. - (Essential)
• % - Service to the College & Community • Assist in the recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned. • Participate in accreditation, institutional assessment, and performance funding processes. • Provide input and assistance with institutional planning and budgets. • Attend convocation, commencement exercises, and mandatory college programs. • Develop and maintain positive, cooperative relationships with colleagues across all TCAT Knoxville campuses. • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or administration, on and off campus. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical diploma or Associate degree in Automotive Technology or related field.
• Three years of current full-time work experience in the automotive field.
• Must possess all required ASE certifications and/or accreditations for the field or the ability to become certified timely.

Preferred Qualifications