Correctional Instructor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Tabor Correctional Institution, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 290
Division: Education & Training
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Minimum Requirements

• Five years of recent, relevant work experience in automotive service, repair, diagnostics, or related automotive systems.
• Industry-recognized certifications such as ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) in one or more areas (or ability to obtain within one year of hire).
• Demonstrated proficiency with automotive tools, equipment, diagnostic technology, and safety practices.
• Ability to plan and deliver hands-on instruction in both classroom and lab/shop settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and support students.
• Ability to maintain required documentation, records, and reports with accuracy.
• Commitment to safety, professionalism, and teaching excellence.
• Ability to perform the physical duties required in an automotive lab, including standing for extended periods, lifting moderate weight, and operating equipment.

Preferred Requirements

• Associate degree in Automotive Systems Technology or a closely related field; or equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.
• Five years of recent, relevant experience in diesel service, repair, and diagnostics, with demonstrated proficiency using diesel tools, equipment, diagnostic systems, and adherence to industry safety practices.

Primary Functions of Position
Under general supervision, the Automotive Systems Technology Instructor will deliver instruction in a variety of learning environments, including classroom, shop, and hands-on lab settings. This position is responsible for assessing student learning, monitoring skill development, and ensuring safe and effective training practices. Instructional topics may include engine repair, electrical and electronic systems, steering and suspension, brake systems, drivetrains, HVAC, diagnostics, and other related areas within automotive technology.
Essential Duties:

• Prepare lesson plans, course overviews, and syllabi aligned with program competencies and industry standards.
• Plan and supervise hands-on lab projects that provide practical automotive repair and diagnostic experience.
• Deliver effective instruction using varied teaching methods to help students develop essential automotive service and repair skills.
• Evaluate student learning and skill progression; provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Maintain current course documents, including syllabi, that reflect expected learning outcomes and course requirements.
• Keep accurate and complete records, including attendance, grades, evaluations, and required reports, submitted in accordance with college deadlines.
• Maintain instructional equipment, ensure proper storage of tools and supplies, and monitor inventory.
• Ensure all instructional and lab areas comply with safety procedures and guidelines; continuously monitor shop activity for safe practices.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom, shop, and lab environments.
• Perform instructional duties that may require standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying materials, operating automotive equipment, and using tools with manual dexterity for extended periods.
• Demonstrate effective visual and auditory abilities necessary for instruction, equipment operation, communication, and multitasking in active lab environments.
• Work effectively in collaborative settings and maintain professionalism in both classroom and lab environments.
• Adhere to Tabor Correctional Institution policies and procedures applicable to college instructors located at the facility
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission, goals, and initiatives of the College.

*This is a 12 Month Instructor Position.
Application Procedures
Applicants must submit a completed Southeastern Community College application (located on the SCC website), ensuring that all sections are fully completed, including detailed work history for all full-time positions held, along with a resume, a letter of interest addressing the requirements, and educational transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for the screening process; official copies will be required prior to employment). Excellent references from previous employers must be furnished upon request. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and screened for candidates who meet the qualifications of the position. Applications will be accepted until the posting closes or the position is filled. Worksite: correctional facility (prison setting).
Applicants should submit all documents as requested on the SCC website at . Inquiries should be directed to the Human Resources Office, Southeastern Community College, P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28472. Telephone (910) 788-6310.
NC Retirement System
The North Carolina Retirement System provides the foundation of retirement income for employees who have a career in public service. The mandatory contribution by an employee to help pay for the benefit is 6% each pay period.
To be eligible for retirement benefits the employee must contribute to the plan for at least five years to receive a monthly benefit at age 60. Employees who contribute for 20 years are eligible to receive benefits at age 50, and those contributing for 30 years are eligible to receive benefits at any age.
Employees hired on or after August 1, 2011, would need 5 or more years of vesting period for TSERS retirement benefit eligibility for vested deferred, early and service retirement. Retirement is based on a Defined Benefit Plan 401(a) where employee benefits are sorted out based on a formula using factors such as salary history and duration of employment. Investment risk and portfolio management are entirely under the control of the State Retirement Plan. There are also restrictions on when and how you can withdraw these funds without penalties.
Disability
Eligible employees are covered under the Disability Income Plan if they are (or become) a State teacher or State employee and they are in service and a member of the Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System or a participant of the Optional Retirement Program.
Disability under the Plan is the mental or physical incapacity for the further performance of duty (the usual occupation) of a participant provided that such disability was not the result of terrorist activity, active participation in a riot, committing or attempting to commit a felony, or an intentional self-inflicted injury.
Benefits from the Plan are not available for a period of 60 continuous calendar days from the onset of disability. The 60-day waiting period is determined from the last actual day of service, the day of the disabling event if the disabling event occurred on a day other than a normal workday, or the day succeeding at least 365 calendar days after service as a State teacher or State employee, whichever is later.
The monthly short-term benefit will equal 50 percent of 1/12th of your annual base rate of compensation last payable to you prior to the beginning of the short-term benefit period (for teachers, annual base rate of compensation includes any local supplement or coaches supplement) plus 50 percent of 1/12th of your annual longevity payment, if any, to a maximum of $3,000 per month.
Long-term disability benefits are payable after the conclusion of the short-term disability period or after salary continuation payments cease, whichever is later. Benefits are payable for as long as you are permanently disabled, provided you meet the requirements described below.
Supplemental Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation Plan
Provides state supplemental long term retirement benefits under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.
401K Retirement Plan
Traditional pre-tax contributions - Pre-tax contributions are automatically deducted before any federal or state income taxes are taken out. As a result, pay is not impacted by the full amount of the contribution. These contributions grow until withdrawn. At that point, federal and state income taxes will be incurred.
Roth After-Tax Contributions
Roth contributions are automatically deducted from your paycheck after taxes are paid and therefore, reduce take-home pay dollar for dollar. Roth contributions and returns grow tax-deferred and can benefit members who anticipate being in a higher tax bracket while in retirement and would rather pay taxes at today's rate. Upon retirement, members qualify for income tax free withdrawals.
State Health Plan
The State Health Plan offers health benefits to all eligible teachers, state employees, retirees and other individuals identified in the North Carolina General Statutes. The Plan's mission is to provide quality health care products and services for the health and well-being of our members.
Through healthy living initiatives, the Plan seeks to empower members to make healthier lifestyle choices and to become partners in addressing their health care needs.
The State Health Plan officers two health plan options: The 80/20 Plan and the 70/30 Plan. Both plans are administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina by benefits are paid by the state, not Blue Cross NC.
70/30 PLAN
This plan has lower premiums in exchange for higher copays and coinsurance. Affordable Care Act preventive services and medications are covered at 100%, which means there is no charge to you. An example of such a service included an annual physical.
80/20 PLAN
This plan has higher premiums than the 70/30 Plan in exchange for lower copay and lower coinsurance. In addition, the deductible is lower on this plan than the 70/30 Plan. with this plan, Affordable Care Act preventive services and medications are covered at 100%, which means there is no charge to you. An example of such a service included an annual physical.
Life Insurance
Basic Life ($10,000) and AD&D is provided to all active full time employees working 30 hours or more per week. Employees have the option to purchase additional life insurance through the Voluntary Group Term Life Insurance benefit through Companion Life Insurance Company. Employees can select $10,000 to $500,000 in increments of $1,000.
The Guarantee Issue Amount for employees under age 60 is $100,000. Employees can also choose life insurance coverage for their spouse and/or dependent children from 6 months to age 26. Term Life 1000 and Universal Life 1000 are additional supplemental life products offered by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company.
Supplement Benefits
Southeastern Community College offers all eligible employees a comprehensive Flexible Benefits Program. The products described below are voluntary, employee paid benefits and eligible employees have the opportunity to select the programs in which they wish to participate.
Pre-Tax:
Flexible Spending Account

• Medical Reimbursement
• Dependent Care

Cancer
Intensive Care
Accident Care
Medical Bridge
Dental
Vision
Post-Tax:
Disability
Critical Care
Term Life
Whole Life
Group Term Life
Telemedicine
Identify Theft/Legal Plan
Annual/Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Annual leave credits are provided for full-time or part-time (half-time or more) non-teaching, regular employees who are working or on paid leave for one-half or more of the regularly scheduled workdays in a month. The rate of leave earned is based on length of total permanent state service. Leave for part time employees is computed as a prorated percentage of the leave earned by full-time employees. Annual leave is earned based on years of service as shown in the following table:
Less than 5 years 9.33 hrs / month
5 - 10 years 11.33 hrs / month
10 - 15 years 13.33 hrs / month
15 - 20 years 15.33 hrs / month
20 years + 17.33 hrs / month
Sick Leave
Full-time employees (Faculty and Staff) earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Sick leave is also used for bereavement.