EDET Academic Lab Instructor Assistant

New River Community and Technical College•Ghent, WV

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

New River Community and Technical College is seeking a part-time Academic Lab Instruction Assistant in Electrical Distribution Engineering Technology (EDET). This position is designed as a support role to the 12-month faculty member and assists with instructional delivery, laboratory and field activities, student skill development, equipment readiness, and day-to-day program operations. The position may provide limited classroom, lab, and field instruction as assigned and under the direction of program leadership. A primary responsibility of this position is providing instruction for the Heavy Equipment Training for Lineworkers course, including support with safe operation, demonstrations, skills practice, and student performance monitoring in alignment with college and industry safety expectations. The position also supports the broader EDET program by reinforcing safe work practices, professional conduct, and workforce readiness. The position requires the ability to travel.

Requirements

Outstanding organizational skills.
The ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
Ability to supervise, coordinate, and evaluate industrial training programs.
Must possess excellent communication skills.
Ability and willingness to market the program and classes to industry stakeholders and potential clients.
Five Years - Proven Full time employment experience directly related to electrical/communications distribution and line service technology.
Valid Drivers License - Required
Certificate of Applied Science or equivalent in the field of line service technology - Required

Nice To Haves

Ten Years - Field experience or prior teaching/instructional experience preferably at the community college level.
Valid CDL - Preferred
NCCER Instructor, OSHA 10,30 - Preferred
Ten years of experience in the line service industry - Preferred
Teaching experience - Preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the 12-month faculty member with the delivery of classroom, lab, and field instruction within the EDET program.
Provide instruction for the Heavy Equipment Training for Lineworkers course, including demonstrations, student oversight, safety monitoring, and skills evaluation support.
Support hands-on training activities involving equipment, tools, materials, climbing gear, and field-based learning environments, as assigned.
Reinforce industry safety standards and safe operating procedures, including OSHA, DOT, and utility best practices relevant to assigned instructional duties.
Assist with student skills coaching in areas such as equipment operation, work-site awareness, rigging, material handling, and other entry-level lineworker competencies appropriate to course assignments.
Help prepare, organize, and maintain training areas, vehicles, tools, instructional equipment, and materials needed for daily instruction.
Support the monitoring of student attendance, participation, performance, and completion of required training activities.
Assist with evaluating student learning through performance demonstrations, practical activities, and instructor-directed assessments.
Maintain a professional learning environment that supports student success, safety, accountability, and teamwork.
Assist full-time faculty with program logistics, recruitment events, community outreach, and employer engagement activities, as needed.
Participate in meetings, trainings, and other assigned duties that support program operations and continuous improvement.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned in support of the EDET program and the college mission.
Position may require travel between campuses.
Participate in required training, compliance activities, and professional development appropriate to the position.
Engage in ongoing learning to maintain knowledge, skills, and effectiveness in instructional support environments.