Part-Time Instructor, Automotive Restoration at Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA

Job description

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high-caliber customer service. We thrive on ingenuity and pursue ideas every day that lead to extraordinary opportunities for tomorrow. Apply here for your next career! Automotive Restoration Instructor Vintage Vehicle Disassembly & Restoration Job Summary Academy of Art University’s School of Industrial Design is seeking an experienced Automotive Restoration Instructor to teach AUT 159: Vintage Vehicle Disassembly Procedures , a hands-on course within the Automotive Restoration program. The instructor will guide students through the professional process of researching, evaluating, documenting, planning, and safely disassembling vintage automobiles in preparation for restoration. Students will learn to approach vehicle disassembly systematically, ensuring components are properly evaluated, cataloged, preserved, restored, and ultimately reassembled. The course combines automotive history and research with hands-on mechanical work, visual inspection, photographic documentation, and restoration planning. Course Instruction Responsibilities The instructor will teach and demonstrate professional practices related to: Historical research and identification of vintage automobiles, components, specifications, and original vehicle configurations. Development of comprehensive vehicle restoration and disassembly plans. Safe and systematic disassembly of vintage automobiles. Proper use of automotive hand tools, specialty tools, shop equipment, and personal protective equipment. Identification, labeling, organization, and storage of removed components and hardware. Visual inspection and assessment of vehicle systems and components during disassembly. Identification of deterioration, corrosion, damage, wear, previous repairs, and non-original components. Written and photographic documentation of vehicle condition and the disassembly process. Development of restoration priorities, sequencing, and project timelines. Use of professional automotive restoration terminology when analyzing and discussing vehicles and components. Best practices for preserving original components and maintaining historical authenticity throughout the restoration process. These responsibilities support the course learning outcomes, requiring students to research a vintage vehicle, understand and explain its disassembly process, document the vehicle and its components, and develop an overall restoration plan and timeline. Key Instructor Responsibilities Responsible for all aspects of teaching the assigned course, including class preparation, implementation of the published syllabus and course outline, demonstrations of automotive restoration techniques, supervision of hands-on shop activities, student communication, and evaluation of student performance. Maintain a safe, organized, and professional shop environment, ensuring students follow appropriate procedures when working with vehicles, tools, equipment, components, fluids, and potentially hazardous materials. Provide hands-on demonstrations and individual instruction while helping students develop craftsmanship, mechanical problem-solving skills, confidence, and professional work habits. Evaluate students on their technical execution as well as their ability to research, plan, document, analyze, and professionally communicate the restoration process. Provide clear, constructive, and detailed feedback that identifies what students have done successfully, areas for improvement, and how they can strengthen their work. Encourage students to accept and apply critiques, meet deadlines, actively participate in class, and communicate using appropriate industry terminology. Maintain accurate attendance, assignment, progress, midterm, and final grade records in accordance with Academy