Automotive Instructor

ACTE; Ironwood (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MAHE Benefits including Health/Dental/

Retirement benefits

Employee paid leave programs

Job summary

Gogebic Community College seeks a full-time automotive faculty member to begin Fall 2026 on the Ironwood Campus. The starting salary is $51,640.27, with a focus on student outcomes and innovative instruction.

The candidate should have ASE Master Technician certification, 2–3 years of automotive experience (4,000+ hours), an associate degree, and the ability to teach in person and via distance learning or hybrid formats.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of automotive experience with at least 4,000 hours of work experience.
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline.
• ASE Master Technician certification; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction across automotive courses: electrical systems, engines, climate control, brakes, suspension, transmissions, and hybrids.
• Follow curriculum standards for the current associate program and certificates.
• Collaborate with faculty, and use computer systems for enrollment and student tracking.
• Promote student outcomes assessment and innovative instructional models, including distance learning and hybrid delivery.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Instruction integration

EV technology familiarity

Education

Associate degree

Tools

ASE Master Technician Certification

Job description

Gogebic Community College seeks candidates for a full-time faculty position to teach Automotive courses beginning Fall semester 2026. This position reports to the Vice President of Academic Services and would be located at the Ironwood Campus. The starting salary for this position is at $51,640.27. We seek a candidate with excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, someone with the ability to use technology to enhance teaching and learning, and one who is familiar with student outcomes assessment. A commitment to innovative instructional models including distance learning and hybrid is expected.

The College offers a generous benefits package MAHE Benefits including Health/Dental/Vision insurance Health Care Benefits, retirement benefits, and employee paid leave programs.

It is important that there are recognition, acceptance, and adherence to the community college mission and philosophy from our candidate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction on a variety of automotive courses including but not limited to: electrical systems, engine performance, climate control, brakes, suspension and steering, automatic transmission, manual transmission, diesel and hybrid technologies.
• Follow set standards for curriculum for the current associate program and certificate.
• Working effectively with other faculty and staff.
• Ability to use computer supported enrollment and student tracking systems.

Required Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will have two to three years of experience with at least 4,000 hours of work experience and an earned Associates degree, from a college or university holding federally recognized accreditation, in a related discipline with demonstrated competencies in automotive technology.
• The successful candidate must be an A.S.E. Certified Master Technician. Additional OEM and/or aftermarket training or certification desirable but not required. The successful candidate must possess valid drivers license.
• Communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to integrate instruction into practice.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with EV technology
• Professional experience in a repair shop

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 employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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About Our College:

Gogebic Community College is more than a place to work. Its a place to be.

As an Aspen Award finalist and the premier provider of quality two-year education in Michigans Upper Peninsula, Gogebic employs a community college approach in delivering university-level quality.

Gogebic supports more than 1,000 students with small class sizes and an outcome focused philosophy.

Gogebic Community Colleges “Go BOLD” motto prescribes a dynamic environment in which students and employees alike are supported as they do great work, live adventurous lives, and build extraordinary futures.

A Bold Place to Work…

Gogebic is more than a community college… Its a college community—known for supportive leadership and dynamic, down-to-earth employees.

A community institution at the heart of our regions workforce, the College and its graduates uplift not only local economies, but those throughout Michigan, and beyond. Combining high standards with a “serving the top 100%” approach, Gogebic Community College is a place to make a stand for your career…and make a difference in the lives of students.

Gogebics Mission

Gogebic Community College is a learning community that contributes to academic, cultural, economic, and social success for our students and region.

Gogebic Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer