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Adjunct Instructor of Auto Body

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

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 ...

Balanced Body Inc

UI/UX Designer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Tools: Expert in Figma (auto-layout, variants, design tokens); strong in Adobe Creative Suite ... mind-body instructor training and continuing education. We currently do business in over 100 ...

Balanced Body Inc

UI/UX Designer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Tools: Expert in Figma (auto-layout, variants, design tokens); strong in Adobe Creative Suite ... mind-body instructor training and continuing education. We currently do business in over 100 ...

Balanced Body Inc

UI/UX Designer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Tools: Expert in Figma (auto-layout, variants, design tokens); strong in Adobe Creative Suite ... mind-body instructor training and continuing education. We currently do business in over 100 ...

Balanced Body Inc

UI/UX Designer

Sacramento, CA

$80K - $95K/yr

Tools: Expert in Figma (auto-layout, variants, design tokens); strong in Adobe Creative Suite ... mind-body instructor training and continuing education. We currently do business in over 100 ...

Balanced Body Inc

UI/UX Designer

Sacramento, CA

$80K - $95K/yr

Tools: Expert in Figma (auto-layout, variants, design tokens); strong in Adobe Creative Suite ... mind-body instructor training and continuing education. We currently do business in over 100 ...

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for auto body instructor in California is $65,477.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,900.00 and $81,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an auto body instructor do?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an auto body instructor?

To thrive as an Auto Body Instructor, you need extensive hands-on experience in auto body repair, refinishing, and collision damage assessment, usually supported by industry certifications and instructional credentials. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as welding equipment, spray booths, paint-matching systems, and diagnostic software is critical. Strong communication, patience, and mentoring skills help effectively guide students with varying levels of expertise. These skills are essential to ensure students gain both technical competency and confidence to enter the workforce safely and successfully.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of an auto body instructor?

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 California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 38% Full Time, and 62% Part Time. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,477 per year, or $31.5 per hour.

Adjunct Auto Body Technology Instructor Lecture - Continuous

Lancaster, CA • On-site

Antelope Valley College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Antelope Valley Collegeexternal

$87.04 - $94.12/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Salary: $87.04 - $94.12 Hourly
Location : 3041 W. Avenue K, Lancaster, CA
Job Type: Adjunct - Instructional
Job Number: RN22-121
Department: Career Tech Ed
Opening Date: 06/01/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
ANTICIPATED START DATE: Establishing a Pool
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Letter of Intent
Current Resume
Scanned Copy of Transcripts
Two Letters of Professional Reference
Supplemental Equivalency Request Form
RANGE: Adjunct instructors are hired on a semester basis and are paid per lecture hour equivalent (LHE). Minimum (less than a masters) and Maximum (Doctorate).
DESCRIPTION
Antelope Valley College invites applications for our adjunct (Temporary, part-time) faculty applicant pool for the following discipline: Auto Body Technology Instructor.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
  • Instruct students in the assigned discipline.
  • Assignment may include teaching courses during the day, evening, online and/or off-campus sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Any Bachelor's degree AND two years of experience OR any Associate degree AND six years of experience. (Academic Affairs Division, California Community Colleges)

  • Antelope Valley College Equivalency: Equivalency Approved 5/4/2023

College work, military training, or nationally recognized certifications equivalent to a Baccalaureate degree and two years of related occupational experience in the discipline; or, college work, military training, or nationally recognized certifications equivalent to an Associate degree plus six years of occupational experience related to the discipline,
OR
Eight years of experience in the collision repair occupation, two years of which must have included assignment as a supervisor, instructor, trainer or owner of a collision repair business.
OTHER INFORMATION
APPLICATION PROCESS:
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
  • Application
  • Current resume
  • Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
  • Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.
  • Two (2) current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year.
Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
  • Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
  • Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
  • Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
  • Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.
VISA
AVC does not sponsor visas.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.
AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.
Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at

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