Electrical Trades Technology (Electrician) Instructor - Full - Time Faculty
About The Position
Oakland Community College is seeking a full-time Electrical Trades Technology (Electrician) instructor to participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs, courses, and other experiences that support student educational growth and the strategic plan of the program and college. The faculty member provides high-quality classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction in electrical trades programs, aligned with current industry standards, safety practices, and applicable electrical codes. The role supports student success, workforce development, industry partnerships, and the continued growth and improvement of the program. The expected start date is Winter/January 2027. Starting base salary is $70,857–$80,694; the full 2026–27 salary range is $70,857–$126,747. Additional compensation may be available through overload pay (60% over base), a supplemental contract, or program coordination.
Requirements
- Journeyman Electrician license or card.
- Associate degree or higher in Electrical Technology or a closely related field.
- Minimum three (5) years of recent experience in the electrical trade.
Nice To Haves
- Master Electrician license.
- Teaching, training, or apprenticeship instruction experience.
- Experience working with commercial and/or industrial electrical systems.
- Experience developing curriculum or training materials.
- Familiarity with instructional technologies and student-centered teaching practices.
- Experience teaching in a community college, technical school, apprenticeship program, or workforce development setting.
- Demonstrated commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices.
- Ability to teach in multiple instructional modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments.
Responsibilities
- Teach electrical trades courses in classroom, laboratory, and hands-on learning environments.
- Deliver instruction aligned with the National Electrical Code (NEC), industry standards, and workplace safety requirements.
- Teach electrical theory, wiring methods, residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems, motor controls, and electrical safety.
- Develop and maintain course syllabi, student learning outcomes, assessments, and instructional materials.
- Lead curriculum development and revisions through established College processes to keep courses current with industry codes and processes.
- Support development and implementation of Electrical Trades certificate and degree programs.
- Build and develop an Advisory Board to support the relevance of the Electrical Trades Technology program.
- Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress, career pathways, and industry opportunities.
- Support student retention, completion, and workforce readiness initiatives.
- Maintain regular office hours and communicate with students about course expectations and academic success.
- Participate in outreach and recruitment initiatives and events.
- Participate in program review, curriculum assessment, and continuous improvement activities.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, advisors, and industry partners to support student success and program effectiveness.
- Maintain current knowledge of industry practices, emerging technologies, and applicable electrical codes.
- Support accreditation, assessment, compliance, and other College initiatives as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
