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 at the Main Campus.

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.

Benefits

As a TCAT Knoxville employee, you will have access to the comprehensive Tennessee Board of Regents benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plan plus optional deferred compensation savings; paid annual and sick leave, and paid state holidays; educational assistance programs, including tuition discounts for employees and eligible dependents; Wellness plan; and optional benefits such as flexible spending accounts and short- and long-term disability.

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.

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 exercis