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Instructor, Diesel Technologies

Position Number: 7120005
Location: Springfield, IL
Position Type: Vocational & Technical - Automotive Technology

Instructor, Diesel Technologies

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Months Worked Per Year: 9
Hours Worked Per Week:
Work Schedule: Work schedules are determined each academic term based on class and assignment schedules.
Remote Work Availability: No

Job Description Summary
Are you a diesel technician looking for a change of pace? Teaching could be your next opportunity. You can use your industry expertise and knowledge to train the next generation of diesel technicians and give back to the industry that provided you with a rewarding career.

Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) is looking for a full-time Diesel Technologies Instructor to start Fall 2026! We are looking for industry professionals, no prior teaching experience is required. This position will train students for service technician careers in the agricultural, construction, and heavy truck repair industries.

This position includes teaching assigned classes, which may include teaching evening or weekend hours. This position will also include organizing and delivering class syllabi and objectives in a clear, concise manner; maintaining an organized and safe environment for our students in classrooms and labs; ensuring training aids, tools, and equipment are maintained and prepared for use in the classroom and labs; guiding and assisting students; keeping accurate records of student performance and making timely submission of academic records; providing students with timely feedback; maintaining office hours; participating in departmental/institutional operations and program review; creating a learning environment that fosters student success; developing, integrating, evaluating and reviewing student learning outcomes in support of the College's ongoing accreditation; and contributing to a collegial and collaborative work environment.

The Workforce Institute at Lincoln Land Community College consists of 9 full-time faculty and 7 program directors who are involved in the recruitment, departmental advising and the advising of various student organizations. The Dean, who reports to the Vice President of Academic Services, heads the Department.

Faculty salaries are determined by education level and experience and will be between $49,308 and $76,788. Below are the salary ranges for each level of education. Additional compensation beyond base salary can be earned through extra teaching assignments during the academic year and in the summer, as well as coordinator assignments.
* No degree/Some college credit/Certificate of Completion/Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree: $49,308 - $72,948
* Master's degree: $51,901 - $76,788.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Required Qualifications

We are looking for industry professionals with at least 2,000 hours of work experience in the field.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's degree in diesel technology or extensive work experience and/or Journeyman status.
Experience working with machine hydraulic systems.
Teaching experience.

Physical Requirements
Be able to lift 50 pounds and walk and stand for extended periods of time.

Position Salary: Starting salary is determined by education level and experience and will be between $49,308 and $76,788.
Open Date: 02/10/2026
Last Day to Apply:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before Sunday, April 19, 2026 to be considered during the initial review window. In-person interviews for this position are anticipated to begin first of May. Start date will be August 17, 2026.

If you have a college degree or credits, please upload copies of your transcripts to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.

If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.

Lincoln Land Community College ATTN: Human ResourcesP.O. Box 19256Springfield, IL 62794

To apply, visit https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/9336