PT Automotive Tech Instructor - Surf City Center
Salary $30.00 Hourly
Location Surf City Campus, NC
Job Type Adjunct Faculty
Job Number 25-00150
Division Economic & Workforce Development
Opening Date 02/04/2026
Closing Date Continuous
Position Description
DEFINITION: Provide instruction, in class to students who seek professional development in the area(s) of Automotive Technology.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general supervision from the Director of the Surf City Center. Exercises no supervision.
Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS: Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions: Provide classroom and online instruction to students
Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities
Develop and prepare supplement materials to enhance lessons
Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade record individual scores
Prepare students for industry recognized credentials and assessments
Provide classroom demonstrations on various technology; develop assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance
Maintain and submit all required paperwork in a neat, accurate and timely fashion, including but not limited to: class rosters, pay sheets, attendance forms and grade rosters
Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area and in accordance with CFCC policies and guidelines
Other Important Functions: Ensure the adherence to safe and appropriate work practices and procedures
Help maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies
Assess the relevance and impact of various lessons and recommend improvements as needed
Oversee and participate in field studies and assignments; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate
Provide guest speakers or field experts where appropriate
Stay aware of new developments with the exams and preparation
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of: Organizational and management practices as applied to the planning, analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment.
Principles and practices of curriculum development and instructional strategies.
Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment.
Ability To: Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Communicate concisely and respectfully, both orally and in writing
Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: Making observations Reading and writing Communicating with others Operating assigned equipment Handling varied tasks simultaneously
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following: Standing or sitting for extended periods of time Operating assigned equipment Handling varied tasks simultaneously
Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of: Making sound decisions Responding to questions Demonstrating intellectual capabilities
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Minimum Education/Training: A minimum of an AAS degree in Automotive Systems Technology or closely related Transportation Technology field from an accredited college or university.
Minimum Experience: At least five (5) years of professional experience in Automotive Service.
Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills: 10 years professional experience in Automotive Systems or closely related field
Some previous teaching experience
Supplemental Information
Special Instructions to Applicants: This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Masters degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
To claim veterans' preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Cape Fear Community College, its faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees are fully committed to the principles and practice of equal employment and educational opportunities. The College does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees in any programs and activities provided on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender (including gender identity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected status as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and any other applicable statutes and CFCC policies.
Employer Cape Fear Community College
Address 411 N Front Street Union Station Building-Suite 299 Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401
Website http://www.cfcc.edu