Electrician Trainee Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District•Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time, temporary adjunct faculty position teaching in its Electrician Trainee program. The adjunct faculty member teaches assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean and helps students develop their mastery of course content. The role includes assessing student learning, keeping current in the teaching field, pursuing professional development, using current technology, and maintaining professional conduct and ethics. Faculty may also assist with curriculum development and review, articulation, college committees, faculty governance, accreditation, and student co-curricular activities, as well as perform other assigned adjunct duties. The program teaches installation, operation, and maintenance of residential and commercial electrical distribution systems. Instructional topics include safety, AC/DC electrical theory, metering, electronics, electrical codes, raceways, conductors, grounding, motors, transformers, fire alarm systems, fiber optics, and HVAC systems. The program complies with state regulations for electrician trainees. The instructional assignment may include Electrician Trainee I–VI and Electrical Workers State Certification Preparation courses. The instructor serves as a subject matter expert in designing and developing curriculum for entry-level electrical installation skills; creates instructional materials and teaches using classroom activities, laboratory exercises, simulations, and other methods; assesses student knowledge and practical proficiency; maintains student records and submits reports; collaborates with staff and training professionals to incorporate applications and techniques into instruction; promotes safe working conditions and compliance with policies in classrooms and job sites; identifies and purchases instructional equipment; and participates in advisory committees. Minimum qualifications are a bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of directly related professional experience, an associate degree and six years of directly related professional experience, or the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution and completed by the time of hire. Candidates must also demonstrate an equity-minded focus and the ability to support an inclusive educational and employment environment for students from diverse backgrounds, including students with physical or learning disabilities.

Requirements

Licensed by the State of California as a General Electrician.
A bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience directly related to the assignment; or an associate degree and six years of directly related professional experience; or the equivalent.
All degrees must be from an accredited institution and completed by the time of hire.
Equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of diverse community college students, including differences in academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds and learning styles.
Ability to foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Knowledge of the electrical trade, training, instructional design, and education technologies related to residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
Ability to design and develop course curriculum and lesson plans and deliver training using varied teaching methodologies and media related to the electrical trade.
Ability to safely use applicable tools and equipment.
Ability to assess student performance and progress and provide appropriate feedback.
Ability to use a computer and appropriate software applications to enter and retrieve data or information.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations and comply with ARC/Los Rios workplace health and safety policies and standards.
Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team, interact with employees and members of the public, solve problems, exercise good judgment, and function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; sponsorship or transfer of an employment visa is not available.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean and help students fulfill their potential in mastering course content.
Assess student learning outcomes and student performance and progress, providing appropriate feedback.
Maintain current knowledge in the teaching field and continue professional development.
Use current technology in the performance of job duties.
Maintain professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the position.
Assist with articulation and curriculum development and review; serve on college committees and participate in faculty governance, accreditation, and student co-curricular activities.
Design and develop curriculum and lesson plans for teaching entry-level electrical installation skills.
Create instructional support materials and teach Electrician Trainees using classroom activities, laboratory exercises, simulations, and varied training methods and delivery options.
Use appropriate assessment methods, including examinations and practical hands-on proficiency assessments relating to electrical installation and troubleshooting.
Maintain required student records and submit appropriate reports.
Collaborate with staff, team members, managers, trainees, training professionals, and consultants to incorporate applications and techniques into curriculum and lab experiences.
Promote safe working conditions and ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and practices in classrooms and on job sites.
Identify and purchase equipment needed to support the instructional program.
Participate in advisory committees.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Safely use applicable tools and equipment; enter and retrieve information using computers and appropriate software; follow instructions and applicable policies, laws, and regulations; communicate clearly; work independently or collaboratively; interact with employees and the public; solve problems and use good judgment; and function effectively in a fast-paced environment.