Automotive Technology Instructor – College Level

University-of-Hawaii-System; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hawai'i System seeks an Instructor for Automotive Mechanics Technology at Hawai'i Community College. This full-time permanent position conducts AMT instruction, oversees lab safety, and supports curriculum development across island locations with day/evening options.

Eligibility requires advanced ASE certification and relevant degrees with community-college teaching experience; positions begin January 2027, with potential 9 to 11 month scheduling adjustments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering or Industrial Education, plus ASE certification.
• Associate degree, plus five years related work experience, plus ASE certification.
• Fifteen college credits, plus seven years related work experience, plus ASE certification.
• Experience teaching at the community-college level.
• Experience with assessment and learning outcomes and with program reviews.

Responsibilities

• Instructs AMT courses under general supervision and maintains safety standards.
• Conducts in-person and distance classes across multiple locations islandwide.
• Enforces EPA/OSHA safety regulations and maintains a safe learning environment.
• Maintains shop organization and oversees preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Prepares course outcomes, objectives and student learning assessments; mentors students.

Skills

Teaching

Safety compliance

Student advising

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering or Industrial Education

Associate degree

15 college credits

Tools

ASE Certification

Job description

University of Hawai'i System seeks an Instructor for Automotive Mechanics Technology at Hawai'i Community College. This full-time permanent position conducts AMT instruction, oversees lab safety, and supports curriculum development across island locations with day/evening options.

Eligibility requires advanced ASE certification and relevant degrees with community-college teaching experience; positions begin January 2027, with potential 9 to 11 month scheduling adjustments.