Automotive Instructor

Automotive Instructor

Salary

See Position Description

Location

BSCC - Sumiton - 101 State Street, Sumiton, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

08079

College/Division

BSCC-209070-Auto Mechanics

Opening Date

06/24/2026

Closing Date

7/8/2026 4:00 PM Central

Campus Location

Bevill State Community College

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary

Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise. The Automotive Technology Instructor is responsible to the Division Chair and/or the appropriate Associate Dean for planning, preparing, and presenting appropriate and effective learning experiences to students.

Salary: Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule D: $42,108 - $94,363 (9 months)

An additional summer assignment may be available: $13,001 - $29,184 (3 months)

Salary placement based on experience and educational level for placement on the Alabama State Salary Schedule D1. Additional salary may be available, but is not guaranteed, for summer employment.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the on-line application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• An on-line application
• Current résumé
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach classes and/or labs as assigned. Teach at varied times and places and in varied formats based on student demand; day, evening, or weekend, at any campus/instructional site deemed necessary, including dual enrollment, traditional classroom, hybrid or web format.
• Assist students as an advisor in developing class schedules, program planning, and career counseling.
• Maintain updated course syllabi for all courses taught and provide a syllabus to all students enrolled in the class. Each faculty member will adhere to the course syllabus.
• Review and recommend revision of curriculum periodically and provide input to the college-wide curriculum committee.
• Assist in the development of course offerings each term.
• Maintain all records as needed for the instructional program.
• Participate on college-wide committees as assigned.
• Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences.
• Provide library information to students.
• Maintain professional conduct in dealing with students, staff, administration, faculty, and the college community.
• Maintain safe practices in classroom and laboratory.
• Actively recruit students for the program and the College.
• Collect, maintain, and submit accurate class records including grades, attendance rosters, absences, withdrawal, and/or class drop information to appropriate offices.
• Compile and dispense necessary reports, in a timely manner.
• Participate in the planning and budgeting processes of the division.
• Assist in the coordination of the institutional effectiveness plan.
• Participate in and facilitate advisory committee meetings.
• Promote positive and productive relationships with service area businesses, industries, and agencies.
• Attend faculty and staff meetings.
• Be prompt and punctual in reporting for work. Maintain assigned office hours.
• Participate in approved professional development activities through professional organizations, seminars, and programs designed to maintain and improve skills.
• Become familiar with institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the College Catalog, Employee Handbook, and the ACCS Policy Publications; and follow such policies and procedures.
• Assume all other duties assigned by the Division Chair and/or College Administration.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree in applicable discipline area preferred. If a candidate has an associate's degree, three years of full-time experience as a practitioner in automotive field is required. Relevant skills in automotive are required.
• If a candidate has no associate's degree, five years of full-time working experience as an in-field practitioner with relevant skills is required, and the candidate must complete an in-field associate's degree within the first 35 months of employment.
• Teaching experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of automotive maintenance and repair, including engine repair, automatic transmission, manual transmission and drive train, suspension and steering, brakes, electrical, heating and air conditioning, and engine performance.
• Ability to use basic automotive tools and equipment to tune engines using an oscilloscope, adjust brakes, repair and service air conditioning, and align wheels.
• Documented evidence in the proficiency of use current educational technologies in the classroom including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation software.
• Ability to recruit student to the program, and keep the program current and viable.
• Ability to conduct individual and small group instruction.
• Ability to learn new teaching pedagogy, and new software, as required.
• An understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of the community college system.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, with diverse students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school.
• Commitment to all students, including those of diverse ages, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Successful problem solving skills.
• Successful college teaching experience.
• Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.
• A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.
• Confidence in decision making and communication skills.
• Documented successful experience teaching and developing web-based courses.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline.Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Bevill State Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE AT:

https://www.bscc.edu/about/employment-opportunities

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Bevill State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Bevill State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Bevill State Community College participates in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Bevill State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Bevill State Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org). Specific questions regarding Bevill States educational programs, admissions, and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.

If you need assistance, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Friday: 7:30 am - 11:30 am

205-387-051, ext. 5784.

If you need technical assistance after reviewing the instructions, please contact:

NEOGOV Customer Service

Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST

(855) 524-5627.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

7 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

Not applicable

(off between terms)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $904 monthly (effective 10/01/25).

Duty Hours

(Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

1/3 waived after 1st year

2/3 waived after 2nd year

3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

Employer ACCS