Electrician Faculty Full-Time

Jackson College•Jackson, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrician Faculty member is a full-time instructional position responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences in electrical and related electronic programming. This role emphasizes hands-on, industry aligned instruction that prepares students for careers as electricians or related electrical trades. The faculty member will support program development, program review and manage industry advisory committees. This position must maintain strong connections with industry partners and contribute to curriculum design that reflects current electrical codes, safety standards, and workforce needs. Teaching assignments may include on-campus and online environments. A commitment to academic excellence, instructional innovation, and student success is essential.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electrical Technology AND Licensed Electrician (Journeyman or Master Electrician) and minimum 3 years of industry experience.
OR Current licensed electrician (Journeyman or Master Electrician) and minimum 6 years of recent industry experience.
Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), and electrical safety standards.
Knowledge of Residential, commercial, and/or industrial electrical systems.
Ability to develop curriculum, demonstrate proper safety, assess student performance, and maintain lab equipment.
Must possess strong communication, technical expertise, and the ability to prepare students for industry certification.
The knowledge, skills and abilities required are often obtained by completing a degree or relevant certifications from an electrical program or apprenticeship and working 3-5 years in a related position or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in electrical systems, wiring, circuits, motors/controls, and related areas across multiple delivery formats (lab, lecture, hybrid, and flex).
Deliver hands-on, lab-based instruction aligned with real-world electrical applications.
Staying current with industry codes and instructional best practices.
Develop and assess student learning using performance-based and competency-based approaches.
Provide timely, actionable feedback to support student profession and mastery.
Maintain safe and effective learning environments in labs and classrooms.
Develop and update curriculum and course materials that reflect industry standards and employer needs, with an emphasis on skill development and workforce readiness.
Complete course and program reviews, and coordinate with the Perkins Grant Coordinator for annual reporting needs.
Integrate teaching strategies that promote student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world application, including scenario-based learning, case study analysis, and active discussion.
Support dual enrollment and articulation partnerships with secondary schools and technical education providers.
Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes and contribute to program-level review and improvement efforts.
Engage in regular communication and collaboration with industry partners, advisory boards, and regional stakeholders to ensure program relevance and foster workforce connections.
Participate in college governance, professional development, and student success initiatives.
Ensure all program documents (e.g. catalog, guide sheets, admission information, handbooks and web site) are current and accurate.
Assists in the Department scheduling, staffing and budget planning process to efficiently utilize the college's resources.
Responsible for understanding, supporting and actively demonstrating the College’s beliefs, values, mission and vision and being in agreement to be evaluated by same.