Electrical Trade, Adjunct Instructor

Alamance Community College • Graham, NC

65d

About The Position

Alamance Community College is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to serve as the Adjunct Instructor for our Electrical Classes within the Workforce Development & Continuing Education department. These classes are designed to equip students, including those who may be enrolled in electrical apprenticeships, with practical, in-demand skills for immediate employment in the electrical trade. The ideal candidate will combine industry expertise with a passion for teaching and mentoring future electricians, fostering both technical proficiency and professional growth. The classes will be structured as a sequence of course levels, each building progressively upon the last to support cumulative skill development and mastery, covering a range of foundational to advanced electrical skills. These courses will focus specifically on the load-side electrical system, also known as premise wiring or customer-side electrical systems, encompassing the wiring, equipment, and devices within the structure or facility, such as power distribution, lighting, and control systems. Instruction will emphasize practical applications and safety standards for these systems, preparing students to work on customer-owned electrical installations while excluding focus on utility-side components like the meter or grid infrastructure. In addition to teaching non-apprentice students, the instructor will work closely with electrical apprenticeship students to provide tailored instruction and hands-on training to meet the specific requirements of their apprenticeship programs. The instructor will play a central role in designing and refining the curriculum to align with current industry standards, incorporating input from apprenticeship sponsors and industry partners to ensure relevance. They will support students in obtaining relevant certifications and other industry-recognized credentials, depending on necessity and availability. For apprenticeship students, the instructor will coordinate with employers and apprenticeship coordinators to integrate on-the-job training with classroom learning, ensuring a cohesive supplementary educational experience. Staying up-to-date with evolving industry needs, credentialing opportunities, and best practices in the electrical trade will be essential to the continued success and relevance of the electrical program. The instructor will also provide mentorship to apprentices, guiding them through practical applications and workplace safety standards, preparing them for successful careers in the electrical trade.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in the electrical trade.
• Active or recently active licensed electrician.
• Associate degree in a relevant field or equivalent years of acceptable experience.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, or lead training - formal teaching experience not required but highly valued.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in electrical technology or related field.
• Prior experience in secondary, post-secondary education, workforce training or management.
• Experience in curriculum development and instructional design.
• Project management or supervisory experience in the trades.
• Established connections with local trade associations, suppliers and industry partners.
• OSHA 10/ArcFlash training would be a plus.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish is preferred, but NOT mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver instructional content for a multi-course electrical training program.
• Lead classroom and hands-on lab sessions, ensuring student safety and engagement.
• Update curriculum as needed to reflect current industry standards and best practices.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with Workforce Development staff to align program outcomes with local employer needs.
• Support student job placement efforts through industry connections and partnerships.
• Maintain industry credentials and participate in professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree