Electrical Technician Adjunct Instructor

Dorsey College • Saginaw, MI

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About The Position

The Electrical Technician Instructor delivers assigned courses using approved course outlines and materials, ensuring students develop the required knowledge and skills and achieve competency in course objectives. The instructor assesses student learning, responds to student questions and concerns, and takes appropriate action in accordance with school policies, procedures, and legal requirements. The role calls for a motivating, fair, impartial, creative, dedicated, and professional educator.

Instructors prepare and conduct classroom lectures and laboratory instruction, support student attendance and progress, and maintain an effective classroom environment. They monitor instructional supplies and equipment, communicate with campus personnel about issues, participate in faculty and staff activities, support other departments, maintain employer relationships, and pursue professional growth in their teaching subject.

Requirements

• At least a high school diploma or equivalent; some program instructors require further education.
• Electrical Technician instructors must meet one of the stated qualification pathways: hold a Michigan Master or Electrical Journeyman License; hold a bachelor’s or associate degree, diploma, or certificate in the field taught from a post-secondary institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or have at least one year of post-secondary education at a U.S. Department of Education-recognized institution and teaching or field experience in the course(s) taught.
• For EL100, EL105, or EL110 instruction: at least one year of college in an electrical science program and one year of documented experience in the subject taught.
• Excellent written and oral communication and analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instruction in lecture, clinical, and/or laboratory formats based on approved course outlines, using approved materials and teaching methods suited to different learning modalities.
• Assess student learning using appropriate methods.
• Conduct engaging classroom lectures and/or labs based on course outlines.
• Motivate students, address their concerns sensitively, and involve them in classroom discussions and activities.
• Advise students on attendance, grades, and other issues to support successful course completion.
• Contact absent students by text, email, and/or phone as needed to improve retention.
• Manage the classroom in compliance with campus policies, including expectations for attendance, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Before class, display instructor name and contact information, the date, class name, the day’s objectives, and the next session’s objectives on the whiteboard.
• Monitor and prepare supplies and equipment before class, and notify appropriate campus personnel when areas need attention.
• Participate in faculty, staff, committee, and in-service meetings; commencement attendance is strongly encouraged.
• Pursue professional growth in the subject taught through activities such as continuing education, professional association participation, related business experience, research, and awareness of current practices and standards.
• Actively support departments such as Financial Aid, Admissions, and Career Services.
• Ensure educational activities are conducted legally and ethically.
• Work within the Faculty Development Program or other identified criteria to support continuous improvement, including student success, retention, attendance, evaluations, and final exam pass rates.
• Maintain employer relationships through at least annual contacts, including at least one site visit; another contact may be by phone.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Tuition discount opportunities for select online Lindenwood University degrees for qualifying employees.
• Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Eleven paid holidays: MLK Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Thursday and Friday), Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (as observed), and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (as observed).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED