Electrical Technician Lead Instructor

Dorsey College • Madison Heights, MI

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About The Position

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

This is a full-time, salaried position with a schedule of 3–4 classes per six-week module. Compensation is a competitive salary based on electrical trade knowledge, teaching experience, and leadership. The position is eligible for the full-time employee benefits package.

The role includes classroom and hands-on instruction, student assessment and support, instructor mentorship, course and program improvement, campus collaboration, records and reporting, lab supply oversight, professional development, employer engagement, and compliance with college policies, regulations, and safety requirements.

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.
• Deep working knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, circuitry, and theory across all 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 to balance courses, leadership responsibilities, and campus priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with professional and ethical conduct.
• Proficiency with computers for course management and recordkeeping, Microsoft Office, and basic instructional technology.
• Successful completion of a background check in accordance with Dorsey College policies.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during classroom and lab instruction.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during online instruction and administrative tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to 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.
• Completion of a recognized electrical trade program.
• Michigan Journeyman Electrician License.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver classroom lessons and hands-on labs across multiple course subjects.
• Connect electrical theory to real-world work and adapt 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 and 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, and provide constructive feedback.
• 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 and 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, 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–Friday), Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (as observed), and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (as observed).
• 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