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Compensation: $801 per load hour CompensationType: Exempt Employment Type: Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term) Grade: Position Summary Adjunct faculty serve as temporary part-time faculty and are ...

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An Auto Body Instructor teaches students the skills needed to repair, refinish, and restore vehicles. They provide hands-on training in welding, dent repair, painting, and frame alignment, often in a classroom and workshop setting. Instructors also educate students on safety procedures, industry standards, and the latest automotive technologies. They may develop lesson plans, assess student progress, and prepare them for certification exams.

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Auto Body Instructors spend their days planning and delivering lessons, demonstrating repair techniques, and supervising students in hands-on lab environments. They assess student progress, maintain equipment safety standards, and stay current with industry trends to ensure training reflects up-to-date practices. Collaboration with other faculty members and employers is also common, especially when arranging internships or work-based learning opportunities for students. This multifaceted role is both teaching-focused and actively involved in preparing students for real-world auto body careers.

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Infographic showing various Auto Body Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 38% Full Time, and 62% Part Time. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,346 per year, or $31.9 per hour.

Auto Body / Collision Repair Instructor

Denver, CO

Lincoln Technical Institute
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees

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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Lincoln Techis currently seeking highly skilled experienced Auto Body and Collision Repair Technicians to contribute their industry expertise asFull-time and Substitute instructors in our Auto Body and Collision Repair program. No teaching experience is required - Your love for the industry is what matters most! Apply now and share your passion with the next generation of automotive professionals.

Responsibilities of an Auto Body / Collision Repair Instructor
  • Demonstrate hands-on painting, airbrushing, auto body, and collision repair expertise in our fully equipped facility
  • Teach Auto Body and Collision Repair using Lincoln Tech's accredited training program
  • Develop and encourage student growth, professionalism, and accountability
  • Motivate and engage the class in a positive setting
  • Support and communicate progress with students
  • Prepare students for a career in Auto Body and Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology
Requirements of an Auto Body / Collision Repair Instructor
  • Good understanding of Collision tools, equipment, and safety
  • 3+ years of Auto Body and Collision Technician experience
  • I-CAR or equivalent industry-related training
  • High school diploma or GED

Benefits:

  • 4-day work week with three-day weekends
  • Flexible Schedules:Full-time and Substitute positions available
  • Well-equipped training facility with industry-standard equipment
  • Stability with a well-established institution (75+ years)
  • We have successful Skilled Trade programs with proven graduate outcomes
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities
  • Climate-controlled work environment
  • Full-time Comprehensive:
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability Insurance
    • 401(k) with Company Match
    • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Part-time benefits:401(k) with Company Match

About Us

For 80 years Lincoln Tech has been one of the nation's leading providers of career training in Healthcare, Automotive/Diesel, Skilled Trades, Information Technology.

Lincoln Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Email: careers@lincolntech.edu
  • Website: www.lincolntech.edu/careers
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For over 75 years Lincoln Tech has been one of the nation's leading providers of career training in Healthcare, Automotive/Diesel, Skilled Trades, Information Technology, Cosmetology, and Culinary Arts

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Colleges, universities, and professional schools

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Parsippany, NJ, US

Year founded

1946

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