Electrician Instructor - Technical College Faculty
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.
- State of Minnesota Class A Journeyman Electrician License.
- Online Employment Application
- Resume
- Letter of interest addressing the position qualifications
- Unofficial copy of transcripts
- Consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Delivering high-quality instruction that prepares students for careers as electricians in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
- 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).
- Fostering a hands-on learning environment through lab-based instruction.
- Integrating emerging technologies.
- Maintaining strong connections with industry partners to ensure program relevance.
- Curriculum development.
- Student advising.
- Assessment of learning outcomes.
- Participation in departmental and college-wide initiatives to support student success and workforce readiness.
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
- 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
- Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
