Automotive Technology Lab Instructor

Picture your week: four focused days on campus, three days to recharge. Each shift begins in a climate-controlled lab where you turn real vehicles and industry-standard tools into a living classroom. You’ll guide small groups through Lincoln Tech’s accredited curriculum, demonstrate safe procedures, and help learners connect theory with hands-on practice.

What you’ll do

• Lead practical, shop-based lessons in Automotive Technology using our fully equipped facility.
• Deliver Lincoln Tech’s accredited coursework with clarity and consistency.
• Coach professionalism and accountability; inspire steady growth and confidence.
• Assess student work, provide clear feedback, and track progress.
• Set the standard for safety and regulatory compliance in every lab activity.
• Prepare students for career success and ASE exam readiness.

What you bring

• 3 years as an Automotive Technician.
• Former or current ASE certifications (G1, A6 required).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort with classroom technology.
• Prior teaching or training experience is a plus.

Your technical strengths

• Engine Performance & Drivability; Engine Repair; Engine Performance.
• Brake & Suspension Systems; Brakes.
• Transmission & Drivetrain Systems.
• Fuel Systems.
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting.
• Automotive Repair & Service Systems.
• ASE Automobile and Light Truck Certification Tests.

Tools & environment

• Automotive Vehicles and industry-standard training equipment in a climate-controlled shop.

Why teach at Lincoln Tech

• 4-day work week with three-day weekends.
• Flexible schedules: Part-time, Full-time, and Substitute roles available.
• Well-equipped training facility backed by a stable institution (75 years).
• Skilled Trade programs with proven graduate outcomes.
• Professional development, advancement pathways, and ongoing training resources.
• Good work/life balance and career growth opportunities.
• Bargaining Benefits: Health, Welfare and Retirement Plans, plus Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off.

About Lincoln Tech

For over 75 years, Lincoln Tech has prepared students for in-demand careers across Healthcare, Automotive/Diesel, Skilled Trades, and Information Technology through immersive, skills-forward education.

Reference: 2-20862 — Instructor/Automotive

Apply or learn more

• Email: careers@lincolntech.edu
• Website: www.lincolntech.edu/careers

Equal Opportunity

Lincoln Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.