Instructor, Academy

NADA•Mclean, VA

1d•$130,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Academy Instructor is a full-time position with the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), based primarily on-site at the organization’s headquarters in Tysons, Virginia. The role involves engaging with diverse audiences across dealership operations and leadership, and supporting continuous learning and professional development. The position generally follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule, with some flexibility for occasional remote work. It may require up to 20% travel and occasional evening or weekend classes, accounting for approximately 10% to 15% of scheduled time. The instructor develops and delivers in-person and live online training, webinars, and workshops; applies adult learning principles and instructional design methods; and creates lesson plans and instructional materials that encourage practical application. The role also includes keeping current with industry trends, developing expertise through self-directed learning and dealership consultations, recruiting program participants, and contributing to curriculum and program improvements. NADA describes the position as offering a healthy work culture, a competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Demonstrated expertise in automotive dealership operations, including dealership financial performance, departmental operations, and management practices.
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with demonstrated experience developing and delivering engaging training programs to professional audiences.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies, and the ability to communicate complex financial and operational concepts effectively.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and educate dealership personnel, management, and automotive executives.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, virtual learning platforms, and classroom technology, with the ability to learn new systems and instructional tools.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of automotive financial statements, financial management, and dealership profitability.
Familiarity with automotive industry trends, digital marketing, and emerging dealership technologies.

Responsibilities

Engage with dealership operations departments and their leadership to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
Develop and deliver instructor-led training, including in-person and live online classes, webinars, and workshops, applying adult learning principles.
Use instructional design methodologies to create lesson plans and instructional materials that foster practical application of knowledge.
Stay current on industry trends and maintain expertise through self-development and dealership consultations.
Recruit participants for programs.
Contribute to program enhancements and curriculum development.