Contract Length:
9 month
Reports To:
Department Chair, Automotive Service and Collision Repair
Position Status:
FT - Full-Time
Posted Pay Range:
$50,000 - $61,000
The Automotive Service Instructor plays a key role in preparing students for successful careers in the automotive and collision repair industries through hands-on, industry-focused instruction. This position delivers engaging classroom and shop-based learning experiences in automotive diagnostics, repair, maintenance, and emerging vehicle technologies while fostering a safety-first, student-centered environment. Faculty members mentor and advise students, collaborate on curriculum development, and help ensure programs remain aligned with current industry standards and workforce demands. Instructors are expected to bring real-world automotive expertise into the lab, support student achievement, and contribute to the continued growth and excellence of CWI’s Automotive Service and Collision Repair programs.
Why Join CWI?
At the College of Western Idaho (CWI), you will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where problem-solving and innovation are valued, and your contributions directly enhance the efficiency of the institution.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver High-Quality Automotive & Collision Repair Instruction
- Teach automotive and collision repair courses using hands-on, industry-relevant training methods in both classroom and shop environments.
- Develop engaging instructional materials focused on diagnostics, repair procedures, vehicle systems, safety standards, and emerging automotive technologies.
- Assess student performance and provide timely feedback to support technical skill development and career readiness.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and professional shop environment that reflects current automotive industry practices.
Advance Curriculum & Program Excellence
- Continuously improve curriculum, lab activities, and instructional delivery to align with ASE standards and evolving automotive industry trends.
- Assist with course and program revisions to ensure students gain practical, workforce-ready skills.
- Incorporate inclusive, student-centered teaching strategies that support diverse learning styles and student success.
Support Student Success & Industry Engagement
- Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress, career pathways, certifications, and employment opportunities within the automotive and collision repair fields.
- Build positive relationships with students, faculty, and industry partners to strengthen workforce connections and program visibility.
- Participate in department, college, and community activities that promote student engagement and program growth.
Engage in Professional Development & Institutional Service
- Maintain and expand technical expertise through ongoing professional development, training, and industry certifications.
- Collaborate with department leadership and colleagues to support program initiatives, accreditation efforts, and institutional goals.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement focused on student achievement, retention, and workforce preparation.
Additional Instructions for Applicants:
*This is for our evening shift Monday through Thursday 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. which includes a 5% shift differential.
**All candidates must reside within Idaho within a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates degree in Automotive Technology is preferred but not required
• Five years of full-time recent work experience in a related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to obtain an ASE Master Certification in Automotive within the first year of employment.
• ASE Master certification in Automotive preferred but not required
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Instructor to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the instructor is regularly required to stand, walk, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The instructor is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The instructor must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include adequate close vision and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Benefits:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.
