What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Apprenticeship Adjunct Instructor position at Southwest Tech?
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POSITION Electrical Apprenticeship Adjunct Instructor (Non-Benefitted)
APPLY BY Posted until Filled
HIRE DATE To be Determined
DIVISION Industry and Trades
REPORTS TO Executive Director Facilities
CLASSIFICATION Salaried (Exempt)
POSTING DATE 1/20/2025
SUMMARY
The Electrical Apprenticeship instructor will deliver the education and training for the Electrical Apprenticeship
Program. This position provides instruction in Electrical subjects involving AC/DC theory, solid state
fundamentals, electric motors, motor controls, programable logic controls, conduit bending, and the National
Electric Code. The instructor will promote success by preparing students to write and successfully pass the
DSPS Journeyman Electrical Exam. This position will start on August 26, 2024, and work every other Monday
in the 2024 Fall and 2025 Spring semesters with 9 class periods each semester.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
• Teach related courses to students enrolled in Southwest Tech’s Electrical Apprenticeship program in a
- Design, facilitate, and revise activities that promote optimum student success and learning.
- Promote continuous quality improvement of curriculum and program operations to increase program
- Continuously evaluate student progress, providing timely informative and summative feedback through
- Maintain knowledge of current industry trends by performing related tasks.
- Assist with retention of students.
- Attend up to two JAC committee meetings per semester.
- Provide applications-based learning activities that accommodate a variety of learning styles.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of student information – Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA).
TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• Valid journeyman electrician’s license with 4,000 hours of work-related experience after receiving licensure
- Thorough knowledge of current Electrical trade used in the industry.
- Student assessment.
- Classroom management.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based, quality environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Computer knowledge of Microsoft Office, spreadsheet application software, email, and internet.
2 Electrical Apprenticeship Adjunct Instructor
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS STATEMENT
- Southwest Tech is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. While certain job roles
reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and in the workplace.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, walk, stand, sit,
- May be required to use arms above head.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend or stoop, and kneel or squat.
- The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
APPLICATIONS
Internal and External applicants complete and submit the online employment application at www.swtc.edu/jobs
For questions regarding the application process please email Human Resources at humanresources@swtc.edu or
608.822.2314.
If you need an accommodation, call 608.822.2632 (TDD: 608.822.2072) or email disabilityservices@swtc.edu
ADJUNCT SALARY RANGES
Bachelors: $45,518 - $55,467
Advanced/Masters: $49,792 - $60,677
(Pay calculation based on education, experience, and semester load percentage. Adjunct positions are
non-benefitted.)
Adjunct instructors are provided computer access while on campus and all work performed off campus will be
done on personal equipment.
SELECTION PROCESS
The Review Committee will screen applicants and contact them for an interview. Meeting the minimum
qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview. Final candidate’s employment offer may be subject to
completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
PLEASE NOTE: All candidates selected for an interview may be asked to prepare a 10-minute classroom
teaching demonstration. Information regarding this teaching demonstration will follow.
Southwest Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender identity, religion
or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. The Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer has been designated to
handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies. Call 800-362-3322, Ext. 2315 (TDD: 608-822-2072) or write Southwest
Tech, 1800 Bronson Blvd., Fennimore, WI 53809.
Salary : $45,518 - $55,467
