Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

TTC's Automotive Technology program prepares students to become certified in each specialty area by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The program is taught by ASE Master Automotive Technicians and includes the most up-to-date training.

Trident Technical College is a 2024 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE) designee by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration.The Automotive Instructor position will work under minimal instruction/supervision within the Dean and Associate Dean of Manufacturing and Maintenance. The duties will include:Course development.Teaching courses.Designing and developing curriculum.Providing a systematic plan for delivering instruction.Evaluating student performance and advising students.

Assists with student recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts. Other job requirements include, but are not limited to, attention to work quality, details and deadlines; working with work-study students and supervising live work projects with students; and working with minimum supervision.
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Minimum and Additional Requirements

This position requires a bachelor's degree or an associate degree in automotive technology or a related field AND current ASE master automobile technician certification. Applicants are required to submit certifications with the application. A valid South Carolina driver's license is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of teaching and work experience in the automotive technology career field are preferred. Preference will also be given to candidates with a documented electric vehicle (BEV or PHEVE), automatic transmission experience, and/or engine management and engine repair expertise. Candidate must have excellent computer skills and knowledge of software applications. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.

Additional Comments

Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. To fully evaluate qualifications, some positions may require submission of unofficial transcripts with the application. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact TTC Human Resources at 843.574.6201. The position is open until filled.


Faculty positions require the submission of related unofficial transcripts with the application and may include any required certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.


Staff positions where a degree may be substituted for the related work experience must submit unofficial transcripts related to the position with the application and/or certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.

Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application, mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed to 843.574.6682 or emailed in PDF format to Employment@tridenttech.edu by the deadline date and time.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will remove your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).



Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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