Electrician Instructor - Technical College Faculty

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Hutchinson, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrician Faculty member is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction that prepares students for careers as electricians in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. This position involves developing and teaching courses aligned with industry standards, including electrical theory, wiring methods, blueprint reading, safety practices, and compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). The faculty member will foster a hands-on learning environment through lab-based instruction, integrate emerging technologies, and maintain strong connections with industry partners to ensure program relevance. Additional responsibilities include curriculum development, student advising, assessment of learning outcomes, and participation in departmental and college-wide initiatives to support student success and workforce readiness.

Requirements

Two-year diploma in an electrician program or completion of a registered electrician apprenticeship program.
Four full-time (or equivalent) years of verified related paid work experience as a licensed electrician in residential and commercial.
One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
State of Minnesota Class A Journeyman Electrician License
Online Employment Application
Resume
Letter of interest addressing the position qualifications
Unofficial copy of transcripts
In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Responsibilities

Delivering high-quality instruction
Developing and teaching courses aligned with industry standards
Foster a hands-on learning environment through lab-based instruction
Integrate emerging technologies
Maintain strong connections with industry partners
Curriculum development
Student advising
Assessment of learning outcomes
Participation in departmental and college-wide initiatives

Benefits

Academic Year Contract
Medical Insurance (single coverage $48.94 per month and family coverage is $333.91 per month)
Dental Insurance (low deductibles; single coverage $14.50 per month and family coverage is $61.86 per month)
Paid Parental Leave (six weeks)
Employer paid life insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
Retirement Plan
Tax-deferred Compensation
Generous vacation and sick leave
11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents