AUTOMOTIVE TI/COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR - PROFESSOR

State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Corrections, is seeking TI/College Instructors to educate offenders in the Corrections Special School District. Positions involve working in a secure environment and delivering instructional programs in auto mechanics and related trades.

Multiple levels (Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor) with varied experience requirements. Contact [e-mail] for applications and details; location is Concord, NH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after high school.
• Education and experience must be in education, business, or auto mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Monitors behavior of inmates for compliance with institutional rules; maintains a safe and secure classroom/lab environment.
• Implements behavior management program for inmates and assists inmates in learning and demonstrating responsible behavior.
• Prepares lesson plans and activities aligned with state education standards for certification in the discussed trades.
• Performs full instructional schedule in classroom and laboratory with hands-on training for inmates.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

AUTOMOTIVE TI/COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR - PROFESSOR

State of New Hampshire, NH Department of Corrections Division of Rehabilitative Services

281 North State Street Concord NH 03301

Position# 12949

$20.80/hour - $38.85/hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday Sat/Sun off 0700-1500

This position receives Hazardous Duty Pay, which is paid biweekly at $60 (not included in salary above).

Employment Type: FULL-TIME

Post Date: 10/26/2026

Close Date: 11/24/2026

Location: US:NH:CONCORD

Summary: Performs all the professional duties of an instructor of educationally disabled and/or educationally disadvantaged students in the Career and Technical Education Center- Corrections Special School District (CSSD) setting to both male and/or female offenders at other correctional facilities and administers, directly and indirectly, the rules and operational routines necessary for maintaining a safe and secure correctional environment while working in close and immediate contact with prisoners on a daily basis. Ensures education program and policy requirements are met for offenders as determined through departmental, state and federal guidelines.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – TI/COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR – 25-1190 MISC POST SEC TCHRS-1

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in education, business, or auto mechanics.

License/Certification:

• 1. Must possess a valid driver’s license or have access to transportation for statewide travel.
• 2. Must be appropriately endorsed by the NH Department of Education (DOE), Bureau of Credentialing as a qualified educator in #1703 Auto Mechanics. DOE Statement of Eligibility and Alternative plans as approved by the DOE Bureau of Credentialing may be substituted for initial certification requirement in the interim with the expectation of achieving certification as a qualified educator.

Other Requirements: Pass security and background screenings required for correctional environments.

Trainee Option: Not applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of the Corrections Academy within 12 months of hire and continuing certification as correctional line personnel as established by the certifying authority.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – TI/COLLEGE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – 25-1190 MISC POST SEC TCHRS-2

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 1 year OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in education, business, or auto mechanics.

• License/Certification:

• 1. Must possess a valid driver’s license or have access to transportation for statewide travel.
• 2. Must be appropriately endorsed by the NH Department of Education (DOE), Bureau of Credentialing as a qualified educator in #1703 Auto Mechanics. DOE Statement of Eligibility and Alternative plans as approved by the DOE Bureau of Credentialing may be substituted for initial certification requirement in the interim with the expectation of achieving certification as a qualified educator.

Other Requirements: Pass security and background screenings required for correctional environments.

Trainee Option: Not applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of the Corrections Academy within 12 months of hire and continuing certification as correctional line personnel as established by the certifying authority.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – TI/COLLEGE ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR – 25-1190 MISC POST SEC TCHRS-3

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 7 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in education, business, or auto mechanics.

• License/Certification:

• 1. Must possess a valid driver’s license or have access to transportation for statewide travel.
• 2. Must be appropriately endorsed by the NH Department of Education (DOE), Bureau of Credentialing as a qualified educator in #1703 Auto Mechanics. DOE Statement of Eligibility and Alternative plans as approved by the DOE Bureau of Credentialing may be substituted for initial certification requirement in the interim with the expectation of achieving certification as a qualified educator.

Other Requirements: Pass security and background screenings required for correctional environments.

Trainee Option: Not applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of the Corrections Academy within 12 months of hire and continuing certification as correctional line personnel as established by the certifying authority.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – TI/COLLEGE PROFESSOR – 25-1190 MISC POST SEC TCHRS-4

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 4.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 8.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in education, business, or auto mechanics.

• License/Certification:

• 1. Must possess a valid driver’s license or have access to transportation for statewide travel.
• 2. Must be appropriately endorsed by the NH Department of Education (DOE), Bureau of Credentialing as a qualified educator in #1703 Auto Mechanics. DOE Statement of Eligibility and Alternative plans as approved by the DOE Bureau of Credentialing may be substituted for initial certification requirement in the interim with the expectation of achieving certification as a qualified educator.

Other Requirements: Pass security and background screenings required for correctional environments.

Trainee Option: Not applicable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of the Corrections Academy within 12 months of hire and continuing certification as correctional line personnel as established by the certifying authority.

Responsibilities:

• Monitors behavior of inmates for compliance with institutional rules; maintains a safe and secure classroom/lab environment; implements behavior management program for inmates; and assists inmates in learning and demonstrating responsible behavior. When appropriate, initiates disciplinary action and presents evidence and testimony when called upon to do so. Attends meetings of committees such as staff development, fire safety, etc. in order to plan for and monitor related activities.
• Fulfills the security functions required of all DOC employees as dictated by institutional needs and Policy & Procedure Directives. Examples include, but are not limited to, monitoring inmate movement, key control, tool control, contraband detection and fire safety.
• Prepares lesson plans and activities based upon occupational analyses in order to provide relevant training for inmates in area of certification in alignment with New Hampshire Department of Education competency standards. Develops certificate programming/agreements in appropriate areas that provide inmate/students with exposure to high school and college level studies and requirements.
• Performs a full instructional schedule in classroom and laboratory in order to provide inmates with relevant hands‑on experience under actual or simulated conditions in the prescribed discipline.
• Requisitions necessary equipment, supplies, and materials in order to provide for a smooth flow of inmate/student’s projects.
• Maintains contacts with trade and industry personnel in appropriate fields in order to keep inmate/student training up to date. Establishes and maintains a craft advisory committee comprised of trade, industry and education personnel to provide feedback on industry and education trends. Facilitates craft advisory committee meetings twice a year providing meeting minute notes to CSSD administration.
• Implements a staff development Professional Growth Plan to maintain educator certification and ensure continued professional development of skills and knowledge vital to the position.
• Maintains all paperwork, reports, grades, attendance data, etc. as required by the Corrections Special School District administration. Performs all additional duties and/or assignments as determined by NHDOC and/or the CSSD administration.

For further information please contact [e-mail] or 603-271-5653.

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
• The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
• Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

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