Teacher of Automotive Technology

Position Type Adult Education/Teacher of Automotive Technology Date Posted 1/8/2026 Location Central Office Date Available 02/02/2026 Board Of Education Notice BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE MAGNET SCHOOL IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX

NOTICE OF OPENING 2025-2026

Program Description Middlesex County Magnet Schools and Middlesex College have partnered to offer an Automotive Technology program that provides adult students with hands‑on training, industry certifications, and college credit opportunities. Through this collaboration, Middlesex College students gain access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities, experienced instructors, and a curriculum aligned with current industry standards. The program is designed to prepare students for immediate employment in the automotive field while also creating pathways toward advanced study and career growth in areas such as diagnostics, repair, and emerging automotive technologies. Salary Range $66,761 - $77,101 Projected Start Date February 2026 Department Adult Education / Engineering Technologies Principal Responsibilities Provides instruction for a wide variety of college‑level Automotive Technology courses related to the following eight Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) core content areas: Engine Repair Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Manual Drive Train and Axles Suspension and Steering Brakes Electrical/Electronic Systems Heating & Air Conditioning Engine Performance Handles a teaching load of fifteen (15) contact hours per semester. Related responsibilities include maintaining five (5) office hours per week for student advisement and tutoring, as well as participation in activities at Middlesex College, including departmental and division meetings, and college‑wide initiatives. Maintains safety standards in shop areas to ensure that students are trained and follow appropriate safety practices. Non‑instructional duties for this position include: ordering supplies, participating in student recruitment activities, building employer relationships in support of the program, assistance with maintaining program accreditation, management of the Automotive Technology Advisory Board, and worksite visits. Minimum Qualifications Automotive Repair Experience in Industry Three (3) years of teaching experience Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Driver's license Criminal background check Preferred Qualifications ASE Certification in the eight core ASE content areas Community college teaching experience Five (5) years of field experience working as an automotive technician, including experience working with service managers of new car dealerships and owners/managers of independent repair facilities; securing cooperative work positions for students Experience using diverse, student‑centered instructional methods that address a variety of learning styles Experience incorporating current digital technologies in both face‑to‑face and online pedagogies Knowledge of the Middlesex County Magnet School and Middlesex College's Mission and Vision Commitment to a culture of assessment and evidence‑informed teaching Schedule Twelve (12)-Month Position; College Semester schedule Retirement Pension Eligible Equal Opportunity Employer The Middlesex County Magnet Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.