Instructor, Diesel Technology

About Us:

Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The Colleges fifth president Dr. Mary Way Bolt reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

Cecil College is centrally located in Marylands most northeastern county just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore as well as from Wilmington Delaware.

With a diverse student population Cecil College enrolls approximately 2500 credit students and 3400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.

Through its open admissions policy Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs regardless of age gender ethnic origin sexual orientation disability or socioeconomic status.

Employees of Cecil College including instructors for online and virtual courses must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia or the District of Columbia.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.

Summary of Job Description

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic diesel professional ready to shape the next generation of technicians Bring your expertise to Cecil College! We foster a supportive high-integrity environment where your real-world experience can truly make an impact. The Workforce Development & Business Solutions Department is seeking a skilled Diesel Technology Instructor to deliver hands-on industry-aligned training to eager career-focused students.

Key responsibilities include:

• Instruction & Curriculum Delivery: Teach diesel repair and maintenance in accordance with industry standards using adult learning methodologies.
• Student Assessment & Guidance: Instruct evaluate and mentor students; administer tests to measure progress; track attendance and performance; and provide constructive feedback to support skill development.
• Safety & Equipment Oversight: Direct and supervise students in the safe proper use of tools and equipment in the shop environment.

Qualifications:

As a part-time Diesel Technology instructor you must believe in the power of sharing your knowledge motivating others and putting students first and must be passionate about training tomorrows workforce.

• Additional requirements include: ASE Certifications in medium and heavy-duty diesel equipment.
• At least five (5) years of related practical work experience and demonstrated skills in diesel vehicle maintenance repairs and diagnostic tools.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent people skills.
• Must be a self-starter creative in problem solving exercise good judgments and ethics and have superior customer service skills.

General Benefits:

Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.

Salary for the position is $45/hr. Approx. Schedule is 2x/week 6 hours/week evenings.

Posted on 7/30/2026.

Based upon the budgeted hours of a position contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.

*We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race color national origin ancestry age religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic status genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local laws.