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Position Information
Position Type
Faculty
Job Title
Instructor of Automotive Technology
Classification Title
Instructor
Campus Location
ASU Searcy
Job Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Arkansas State University-Beebe, a two-year residential community college and part of
the Arkansas State University System, invites applications for a full-time, Instructor of Automotive Technology to begin August 2026.
The successful candidate will possess thorough knowledge of the discipline to share in the teaching secondary and post-secondary students. Courses taught include Intro to Automotive Technology, Automatic Transmissions, Suspension & Steering, Brakes, and Engine Performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide instruction on performing maintenance and light repair of automobiles.
2. Provide instruction on conducting regular preventative maintenance including inspection, tire rotation, and oil changes
3. Maintain parts inventory and cleanliness in the shop.
4. Collaborate with repair team to diagnose problems with vehicles and plan repairs.
5. Perform regular diagnostic tests on automobiles and provide instruction in this area.
6. Maintain accurate records of each repair performed on vehicle and provide instruction.
7. Take daily attendance of students and record attendance.
8. Record grades and assess student performance.
9. Cultivate and maintain relationships with industry partners to enhance curriculum and provide employment opportunities for students.
10. Develop and maintain an active advisory committee from relevant local and regional industry professionals.
11. Maintain current industry accreditations and explore/implement new accreditations that are beneficial to the program's and students' success.
12. Achieve program recruitment goals to ensure a minimum annual program enrollment of at least 40 students.
13. Work closely with the Director of Regional Career Center and Dean of Career Education to achieve recruitment and program goals.
14. Assist with fundraising and grant writing for the automotive technology program.
15. Ability to create lesson plans and program level outcomes and carry them out effectively as well as follow written curriculum.
16. Ability to work with students having a wide range of abilities and skill levels.
17. Use college technology such as CANVAS, Campus Management, and Office 365 adequately and appropriately.
18. Maintain a safe learning environment in the lab/shop area.
19. Safely operate a forklift.
20. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
21. Maintain partnership with Toyota and develop partnerships with other manufacturers in order to provide manufacturers' training and certifications to all students.
Required Qualifications
Possess an Associate's Degree in a relevant field or working on obtaining degree and/or appropriate automotive certifications with the ability to obtain an Associate's Degree; 3 to 5 years work related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred and previous teaching experience preferred. ASE Certifications G1, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, L1, and EPA609.
Minimum Salary or Salary Range
$42,425 Master's - $52,125 Doctorate
Physical Activities
Stand
frequently
Walk
regularly
Sit
regularly
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
frequently
Reach with hands and arms
frequently
Climb or balance
occasionally
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
frequently
Talk or Hear
continuously
Taste or smell
occasionally
Physical Exertion
Up to 10 pounds
regularly
Up to 25 pounds
regularly
Up to 50 pounds
occasionally
Up to 100 pounds
occasionally
More than 100 pounds
Vision Requirements
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Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus
Posting Detail Information
Background Check Statement
This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.
Background Check Requirements
Criminal Background
ASU Beebe EEO Statement
Arkansas State University-Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.
Posting Number
F2732014
Open Date
05/07/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran's Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran's Preference section of the application for specific proof.
Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.
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