Automotive Technician Instructor

Collin College

Allen (TX)

On-site

USD 61,128 - 74,368

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A Texas community college is seeking an Automotive Technician Instructor to prepare and deliver engaging courses that reflect the college's core values. The role requires an associate degree or higher, industry certifications like ASE, and teaching experience. This full-time position emphasizes continuous improvement in instruction and collaboration with staff to support student success. Responsibilities also include maintaining a safe lab environment and participating in college-wide initiatives. Competitive compensation based on experience, situated in Allen, Texas.

Qualifications

  • Experience in Toyota/Lexus Dealership or 2 years industry work.
  • Toyota/Lexus Certification and ASE Certification required.
  • Knowledge of educational pedagogies and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and deliver coursework in innovative ways.
  • Teach assigned courses and follow college policies.
  • Maintain curriculum standards for discipline program review.

Skills

Industry networking
Teaching skills
Classroom management

Education

Associate degree or higher in discipline

Tools

Automotive diagnostic tools

Job description

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Base pay range

$61,128.00/yr - $74,368.00/yr

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We are seeking candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and who are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary

Responsible for preparing and delivering coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to the college's Core Values, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meet professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Teach assigned courses in accordance with the course syllabus and college policy.
  • Remain current in industry certification, designation, and state license(s) if required.
  • Request classroom and lab supplies as needed by following college procedures.
  • Actively seek ways to improve instruction.
  • Provide advice and/or assistance to associate faculty in regard to course content and instructional materials.
  • Post and observe office hours as outlined in the current Faculty Load Compensation Guidelines.
  • Collaborate with appropriate Collin College staff to advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process and as needed to improve program completion and success.
  • Actively participate in discipline, division and college-wide task forces, committees, and other identified service activities for an average of two hours per week.
  • Actively participate in avenues of student support and advising inside and outside the classroom.
  • Attend scheduled discipline, division and college-wide meetings, including All College Day.
  • Participate in full regalia in official graduation ceremonies and department level recognition events.
  • Actively participate in initiatives to maintain college-wide accreditation as well as maintaining standards required for discipline program review, accreditation and/or approval.
  • Actively participate in the development, review, and continuous improvement of course and program curricula.
  • Assist in the recruitment of students and the promotion of academic programs and courses.
  • Work with Library staff in the selection of print and non-print materials in the overall collection development of the Library.
  • Establish annual objectives mutually determined with the division associate dean or director, including personal and professional growth plans.
  • Maintain current knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic or workforce disciplines by engaging in industry networking events, meetings, job site visits, and conferences.
  • Participate in program advisory committee meetings.
  • Contribute to and participate in staff and faculty training and development programs.
  • Participate in community activities and services.
  • Participate in the annual evaluation of curriculum and program assessment activities.
  • Maintain classroom documentation, including gradebooks and other relevant academic artifacts.
  • Remain current in industry certification, designation, and state license(s) if required.

Assist in maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment and laboratory storage to optimize facility/equipment utilization and safety.

Conduct initial troubleshooting measures on equipment and promptly label and report all equipment in need of repair. Ensure compliance with warranty requirements as needed and preventative maintenance on equipment as scheduled.

Follow published safety and security guidelines and procedures to ensure student safety and protection of laboratory equipment.

Supplemental Functions
  • Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.
  • Perform other duties as determined in consultation with the division associate dean, dean, or director.
  • Teaching assignments may be on one or more of the college's campuses or offsite locations and may include dual credit, concurrent enrollment, distance education, evening and weekend programs, online instruction and other instructional modalities. Non‑teaching assignments include instructional development, academic advising and assisting students, registration assignments, participating in district‑wide activities and task forces, and other appropriate responsibilities. These responsibilities may be scheduled within the flexible 170‑day faculty calendar.
Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.

Requirements
  • Associate degree or higher in discipline
  • Toyota/Lexus Certification, ASE Certification, and Manufacture specific work
  • Experience in Toyota/Lexus Dealership or 2 years of work experience in the industry.

**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non‑exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

Application submission deadline is 12 am of the date listed.

12/22/2025

For any employment questions, please contact HR at (972) 985‑3783 or send an email to: employment@collin.edu

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Technical and Vocational Training, and Engines and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing

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