Instructor, CC

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

Instructor, CC (Automotive Mechanics Technology, 0083704) | University of Hawai'i page has loaded.

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2026-02045

Hawai'i Community College - Career and Technical Education

Division

Transportation and Applied Technology

09/24/2026

Closing Date

10/9/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

83704

Description

Title: Instructor, CC (Automotive Mechanics Technology)

Position Number: 0083704

Hiring Unit: Hawaii Community College

Date Posted: September 24, 2026

Closing Date: October 9, 2026

Salary Information: C2C09, Minimum $5,537.00 per month

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions:

General funds, to begin approximately January 2027, pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements. Position may be converted from 9 to 11 months or 11 to 9 months based on operational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, instructs students in transfer and non-transfer level Automotive Mechanics Technology (AMT) courses.
• Workload involves in-person teaching but may include various off-campus locations islandwide, day or evening classes, weekend classes, and distance education classes using multiple teaching methodologies as assigned.
• Instructs and enforces student compliance with safety practices, chemical handling, hazardous waste disposal (used oil, coolants, brake fluid, batteries), and EPA/OSHA regulations.
• Ensures all federal, state and university safety regulations and practices are promoted and followed to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Establishes and maintains high standard shop organization practices (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) across tools, tool rooms, vehicle bays, and instructional workstations.
• Oversees a scheduled preventative maintenance routine for heavy shop machinery, including lifts, tire changers, wheel balancers, brake lathes, air compressors, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ensures diagnostic scan tools, alignment machines, and electronic testing equipment are regularly calibrated and updated with current software datasets.
• Maintains an accurate inventory system to track specialty tools, hand tools, hardware, and consumable supplies.
• Prepares and revises course outcomes and participate in AMT curriculum planning and assessment.
• Prepares, revises, and assesses course objectives and student learning outcomes at the course, program and college levels.
• Plans, organizes and carry out instructional and non-instructional assignments, including program assessment and reviews.
• Maintains a minimum of one office hour, in person, per week for each course taught.
• Conducts academic advising of students and assist in campus-related student activities.
• Mentors and advises students.
• Develops and maintains an approved program of professional self-improvement activities.
• Participates in department, college and community service, including but not limited to committee and recruitment activities as appropriate.
• Assists with/participates in campus related activities and in-service training.
• Engages in public service and professional/scholarly activities related to the profession.
• Demonstrates commitment to community college mission.
• Maintains current certifications, if applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering or Industrial Education, plus three (3) years related work experience, plus ASE (Automotive Services Excellence) Certification in the areas to be taught; or
• Associate degree, plus five (5) years related work experience, plus ASE (Automotive Services Excellence) Certification in the areas to be taught; or,
• Fifteen (15) college credits, plus seven (7) years related work experience including training, plus ASE (Automotive Services Excellence) Certification in the areas to be taught;
• Experience teaching courses at the community-college level.
• Experience with assessment and learning outcomes.
• Experience with preparing program reviews.
• Understanding of the community college philosophy.
• Ability to plan, budget, and manage shop finances.
• Demonstrated commitment and/or experience supporting the success of students.

NOTE:

• Minimum qualifications (degree and credits) must be met by the effective date of appointment.
• Letters of recommendation are welcome.
• The application will be considered incomplete if material is unreadable, or required documents are not submitted by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• All documents/information submitted become the property of Hawaii Community College and will not be returned.
• If multiple applications are submitted, only the last application received will be considered.
• If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries: 808-934-2525

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office. Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Employer University of Hawaii

Department Hawai'i Community College - Career and Technical Education Address 1175 Manono Street
Hilo, Hawaii, 96720