Automotive Technology Program Coordinator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. Kentucky Community & Technical College System scores C on the Alion truth index.
Title: Automotive Technology Program Coordinator
Salary Range: Starting salary $40,980 per year, based on credentials and experience
Contract Term Length: 10 Months
Standard Hours: 37.5
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Exempt
College: West Kentucky Community & Technical College
Campus Location: West Kentucky Community & Technical College
Department: Applied Technologies
Total Rewards
West Kentucky Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:
- Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
- Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
- 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Work-Life Balance
- 9.5 Paid Holidays
- 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary
The program coordinator is responsible for the day to day operations of the Automotive Technology program and works collaboratively with the Dean, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of Student Affairs and the President. The program coordinator assists in the planning and effectiveness evaluation, development, and implementation of program goals. The program coordinator is a key individual in the program institutional effectiveness program.
Job Duties:
The program coordinator is responsible for the day to day operations of the Automotive Technology program and works collaboratively with the Dean, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of Student Affairs and the President. The program coordinator assists in the planning and effectiveness evaluation, development, and implementation of program goals. The program coordinator is a key individual in the program institutional effectiveness program.
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a variety of classes in the Automotive Technology related fields and will coordinate with other instructors and lab support staff to assure the success of the students.
Additional faculty workload includes:
- Community Service
- Various departmental activities that may include course development and evaluation
- Mentoring adjunct faculty
- Student outcome assessment
Minimum Qualifications:
Faculty should possess a baccalaureate or associate degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline. In lieu of the associate degree, alternative qualifications such as related work experience in the field, professional licensure and certifications related to the teaching assignment, honors and awards, continuing professional development, documented excellence in teaching, and/or other demonstrated competencies and achievements that contribute to effective teaching and student learning outcomes will be considered.
A minimum of five years current experience as an automotive technician is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
ASE Credentials in Automatic Transmission/Transaxle, Automobile Service Technology, Brakes, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Engine Performance & Repair, Heating & Air Conditioning, Maintenance & Light Repair, Manual Drive Train & Axles, and Suspension & Steering preferred
Additional Skills Requested:
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Classroom management
- Patience, resilience, and cultural sensitivity
- Ability to create instructional materials for lectures and labs
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite and other technology
- Ability to integrate science with other subjects
- Encourage scientific thinking
- Create assessments in accordance with learning outcomes
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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.