Electrical Technology Instructor

East Mississippi Community College•1512 Kemper Street Scooba, MS

About The Position

The Electrical Technology Instructor teaches assigned electrical technology topics, classes, and laboratory sessions according to college and industry needs. The instructor develops curricula based on industry demand, incorporates national and industry credentials into the program, and communicates course goals, objectives, and expectations to industry partners. The role also includes maintaining accurate attendance and grade records, assigning learning activities, participating in professional development, recruiting participants, scheduling training and testing, and assisting with student internships and placement. The instructor collaborates with college personnel and supports the College’s mission, recruiting efforts, institutional effectiveness activities, and professional representation of the College. Other duties may be assigned by the President or supervisor. Instruction takes place in classrooms, laboratories, shops, and occasionally outdoors. The instructor demonstrates electrical installation, wiring, troubleshooting, testing, and repair procedures while following applicable institutional and industry safety standards and using appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

AAS degree in Electrical Technology or a related degree.
Three years of relevant electrical work experience.
Skills in safety, industrial electricity, commercial and residential wiring, motor controls, troubleshooting, and repair.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and industry partners.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, diagrams, safety information, and instrumentation.
Ability to operate computers, instructional technology, hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment.
Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands of instruction, including standing and moving for extended periods; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials typically up to 50 pounds; and bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, reaching overhead, and working in confined spaces as required.
Ability to work in technical and industrial training environments that may involve electrical equipment, machinery, noise, dust, fumes, and varying temperatures.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 certification or skills.
ARC Flash certification or skills.
WorkKeys certification at a minimum Silver level.
NCCER CORE certification.
Skills in PLCs and drives.
Skills in instrumentation.
Skills in robotics.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned classes and labs.
Develop curricula based on industry demand.
Demonstrate the skills required to teach Electrical Technology courses.
Communicate course goals, objectives, and expectations to industry partners.
Embed national and industry credentials into the program.
Maintain accurate attendance and grade records and submit reports and other information promptly and accurately.
Assign learning activities that promote understanding of program content.
Participate actively in discipline-related professional development.
Recruit participants; schedule training and testing; and assist with student internships and placement.
Communicate with, cooperate with, and support other college personnel in daily activities.
Support the College mission in the daily execution of duties and responsibilities.
Participate in maintaining an effective and continuous recruiting program.
Participate in Institutional Effectiveness activities.
Represent the College professionally through dress, demeanor, and daily responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the President or supervisor.
Teach and supervise students in classroom, laboratory, shop, and occasional outdoor instructional settings.
Demonstrate electrical installation, wiring, troubleshooting, testing, and repair procedures.
Follow institutional, OSHA 10, NFPA, and NEC safety standards and use appropriate personal protective equipment.