Adjunct Professor- Automotive Technology (Customized Training Programs)

State of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

55d • Onsite

About The Position

Make an impact where innovation meets opportunity! Midlands Technical College's Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) Division is seeking experienced and passionate adjunct training instructors to deliver hands-on customized automotive technology training. As part of a customized, accelerated training initiative, this program will equip trainees with the skills needed to thrive in an advanced, high-tech automotive production environment. You'll join a dynamic training team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and workforce transformation. What You'll Do: Help develop and deliver engaging, hands-on instruction in automotive systems, maintenance, safety, diagnostics, and EV technology fundamentals. Support a fast-paced, cohort-based learning environment designed around employer needs. Assess student performance and provide feedback to ensure skill mastery and job readiness. Collaborate with college and industry partners to maintain training quality and consistency. What We're Looking For: Significant professional experience in automotive service technology and/or electric vehicle systems. Prior teaching or training experience preferred, especially in a hands-on setting. Excellent communication skills and a passion for helping students and employers succeed. Flexibility and availability to teach a full-time, daytime schedule, M-Th for 3-4 month course delivery periods This position is located on the Midlands Technical College Northeast Campus.

Requirements

• Significant professional experience in automotive service technology and/or electric vehicle systems.
• Prior teaching or training experience preferred, especially in a hands-on setting.
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for helping students and employers succeed.
• Flexibility and availability to teach a full-time, daytime schedule, M-Th for 3-4 month course delivery periods
• Associate's degree in automotive technology or related skilled trade field and three (3) years of experience; OR five (5) years of automotive industry or related experience including training or mentoring new automotive technicians.
• The Candidate must have extensive on the job experience, knowledge, and training along with the ability to convey that knowledge to others.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching credentials
• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Prior continuing education program delivery experience
• Relevant professional certifications and/or licenses.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and deliver engaging, hands-on instruction in automotive systems, maintenance, safety, diagnostics, and EV technology fundamentals.
• Support a fast-paced, cohort-based learning environment designed around employer needs.
• Assess student performance and provide feedback to ensure skill mastery and job readiness.
• Collaborate with college and industry partners to maintain training quality and consistency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree