What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician/Electrical Instructor position at Southern California Institute of Technology?
Position Summary
The Electrician/Electrical Instructor is responsible for instructing students enrolled in the General Electrician program on topics related to the National Electrical Code, electrical installation, and maintenance of electrical systems up to 600 volts. This position includes instructing students in a classroom environment as well as supervising students in a laboratory environment. The position may also include instructing students in a virtual, online environment.
Responsibilities
- Instruct electrician students on NFPA 70 rules for electrical installations, wiring methods, conduit bending, troubleshooting, calculations and other materials in the General Electrician curriculum. Additional topics may include an introduction to electric motor installation and an introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLCs), specifically Allen Bradley PLC, should the applicant possess the appropriate knowledge and background.
- Demonstrate safe and effective techniques for electrical installation.
- Develop lesson plans and assessments appropriate to the learning objectives of the instructed courses.
- Employ effective teaching strategies that promote student engagement and motivation.
- Participate in meetings to discuss and evaluate curricular issues, and to ensure effective and collaborative decisions across departments.
- Participate in the development, recommendation, and systematic review of academic policies/procedures, at the program and institutional level
- Perform lab assisting and inspection of students’ lab work.
- Proctor exams and maintain/report grades for the classes taught.
Qualifications
- State recognized licensure in the profession (e.g. Journeyman License, C-10 License, etc.).
- Minimum of five years electrical field experience.
- Teaching and/or training experience preferred, but not necessary.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
Nature of Work
General Electrician courses are 5 weeks in length and offered in the morning and evenings hours between Monday-Thursday. Morning courses are between 8am-12pm and evening courses are between 5pm-9pm. Courses are divided into half lecture and half lab.
