Electrical Technician Lead Instructor

Dorsey College • 21200 - Dearborn, IN

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About The Position

The Electrical Technician Lead Instructor serves as the instructional leader of Dorsey College’s Electrical Technician Program. The role delivers instruction across multiple course subjects and provides campus-level program oversight, curriculum support, and mentorship to fellow instructors. It calls for broad electrical-trade knowledge, classroom and instructional management experience, and the ability to lead in an educational setting while supporting student success and program excellence in a motivating, professional, and inclusive learning environment.

The instructor plans and delivers classroom lessons and hands-on labs, connects electrical theory with workplace applications, and adapts instruction to students’ needs and skill levels. The role also leads and supports full-time and adjunct instructors; collaborates with the Program Director and Academic Dean on curriculum, assessments, outcomes, retention, and program improvement; and contributes to campus enrollment, retention, job placement, operations, and reporting. The position is full-time and salaried, with a schedule of three to four classes per six-week module. Compensation is a competitive salary based on electrical trade knowledge, teaching experience, and leadership.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of electrical trade experience or equivalent.
• Working knowledge across a broad range of electrical technician subjects to support varying classes.
• Educational leadership and instructional experience required.
• Successful completion of a background check in accordance with Dorsey College policies.
• Deep working knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, circuitry, and theory across Electrical Technician course subjects; knowledge of the NEC, applicable electrical codes, and OSHA safety practices.
• Ability to explain electrical concepts clearly, develop lessons and assessments, and deliver engaging classroom and hands-on instruction suited to adult learners.
• Ability to lead and mentor diverse instructors and students, review student outcomes, and guide improvements with the Program Director.
• Knowledge of student retention, educational leadership, accreditation standards, DOL apprenticeship requirements, and applicable program regulations.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills; ability to balance courses, leadership responsibilities, and campus priorities and to work independently and collaboratively with professional and ethical conduct.
• Proficiency with computers for course management and recordkeeping, Microsoft Office, and basic instructional technology.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during classroom and lab instruction, and to sit or stand for extended periods during online instruction and administrative tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; bend, kneel, reach, and work in confined spaces as course content requires.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to use electrical tools, test equipment, and computers; ability to use required online tools and digital platforms.
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate clearly for instruction and lab safety.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching, training, or mentoring experience in a trade or educational setting (helpful, but not required).
• Completion of a recognized electrical trade program (helpful, but not required).
• Michigan Journeyman Electrician License (helpful, but not required).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver classroom lessons and hands-on labs across multiple course subjects, connecting electrical theory to real-world work and adapting instruction to students’ learning needs and skill levels.
• Demonstrate electrical techniques, troubleshooting, safe work practices, and proper use of tools, test equipment, and materials; teach the National Electrical Code (NEC) and relevant industry standards.
• Prepare instructional materials and maintain a safe, organized lab; inspect equipment and report problems; maintain a respectful classroom and apply attendance and conduct policies fairly.
• Evaluate student work, provide timely grades and feedback, support struggling students, follow up with absent students, and refer students to campus resources as needed.
• Lead, mentor, and support full-time and adjunct instructors; help orient new instructors, observe classes, provide constructive feedback, and coordinate class coverage and scheduling.
• Work with the Program Director on course sequencing, materials, assessments, and program improvement; review student outcomes and retention with the Program Director and Academic Dean and recommend improvements.
• Use online tools to organize courses, communicate with students, and maintain attendance and grades; submit required records and reports; communicate student, instructor, and program needs to campus leadership.
• Work with campus teams to support enrollment, retention, and job placement; participate in required meetings and campus events; substitute for unavailable instructors when the existing class schedule allows.
• Oversee lab supplies and coordinate pickups; support campus operations outside scheduled classroom hours; participate in required program reviews and reporting; perform other duties assigned by campus leadership.
• Keep trade knowledge and teaching practices current through professional development; maintain employer relationships and represent the program at industry events, employer meetings, and advisory board functions.
• Follow college policies, program requirements, applicable regulations, and campus and OSHA safety standards; protect student privacy and confidentiality under FERPA and other applicable laws.

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, an employee assistance program, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Eligible for the full-time employee benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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