Diesel Tech Instructor: Hands-On Lab & Diagnostics Expert

NC Community Colleges; Whiteville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month appointment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

NC Community Colleges seeks a Diesel Technology Instructor to deliver comprehensive instruction across light-, medium-, and heavy-duty diesel technology. The role emphasizes ASE-aligned curricula, demonstrations, and hands-on lab work within a college setting.

You will plan and supervise labs, assess student competency, and maintain course materials while upholding safety and industry guidelines. Collaboration with employers ensures curricula reflect current diesel practices and credentialing

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in diesel service, maintenance, or repair across light to heavy-duty equipment.
• Experience with diesel applications including trucks, buses, construction, or agricultural equipment.
• Pursuit or possession of ASE A9 and/or T2–T8 certifications is preferred; must obtain within 2 years if not held at hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise hands-on labs and shop activities in diesel topics.
• Deliver instruction aligned with ASE standards for diagnostics and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain current course documentation, syllabi, and assessments.
• Ensure safety compliance and proper operation of diesel tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with employers and industry partners to reflect current workforce needs.
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Support credentialing and workforce development activities.

Skills

Diesel systems knowledge

Hands-on instruction

Safety procedures

Curriculum alignment

Communication skills

Industry partnerships

Education

ASE A9/T2–T8 certifications

ASE certification maintenance requirements

Medium/Heavy Truck certifications

Tools

Diesel diagnostic platforms

Electronic service information systems

Job description

NC Community Colleges seeks a Diesel Technology Instructor to deliver comprehensive instruction across light-, medium-, and heavy-duty diesel technology. The role emphasizes ASE-aligned curricula, demonstrations, and hands-on lab work within a college setting.

You will plan and supervise labs, assess student competency, and maintain course materials while upholding safety and industry guidelines. Collaboration with employers ensures curricula reflect current diesel practices and credentialing