26-013 Electrical & Instrumentation Instructional Specialist

West Virginia University at Parkersburg; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid leave

Holidays

Tuition waiver

Job summary

West Virginia University at Parkersburg seeks an Electrical & Instrumentation Instructional Specialist to deliver a 21-credit hour per semester teaching load primarily at the Parkersburg campus. The role involves teaching other courses as needed, advising students, and participating in program assessment.

The appointment is 12-month, exempt, with on-site requirements and potential duties across WVU Parkersburg facilities, including evening or hybrid instruction as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical technology or journeyman rating in a recognized vocational field.
• Five years of industry field experience.
• Knowledge of industrial electricity and instrumentation practices, PLCs, and NEC.
• Industrial maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 21-credit hour load per semester in Electrical and Instrumentation.
• Possibly teach other college-level courses.
• Deliver instruction at main campus and other facilities as needed.
• Engage in advising, committee work, assessment, and student recruitment/retention.
• Utilize learning management systems and technology in instruction.

Skills

Electrical technology

Instrumentation

PLC

Industrial maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical technology

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

Electrical & Instrumentation Instructional Specialist

Position #26-013

WVU Parkersburg is a Community and Technical College located in Parkersburg, WV along with Jackson County Center in Ripley, WV and Innovation Technology Center in Vienna, WV. We are not a branch of West Virginia University. We are dedicated to teaching and are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with 6% mandatory every pay (biweekly) that is matched 100%
• Health and life insurance plans through PEIA and flexible benefits through Mountaineer Flexible Benefits
• Annual and sick leave for full-time non-exempt staff, exempt staff, and 12-month faculty
• Minimum 12 paid holidays per year
• WVU Parkersburg tuition waiver (if eligible) for an employee, employee’s spouse or dependent of a full-time benefits eligible employee who is 24 years of age or younger

Posted

08/31/2026 with an application deadline of 09/30/2026.

Effective

Fall semester

Employment Status

Exempt, 12-month appointment, full-time regular, benefits eligible position.

Primary Location

Main Campus – 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg WV 26104

Other Essential Job Requirements

• This is an on-site position.
• Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance and punctuality are expected to ensure performance of the essential function of the job, including scheduled meetings and shifts.
  
• May require working alternate hours or alternate locations upon request to support campus mission

Shift

Variable. Full time is considered 37.50 hours a week.

Salary and Rank

Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Responsibilities

• This appointment will include a 21-credit hour teaching load per semester in Electrical and Instrumentation.
• Other college level courses may also be assigned depending on the selected candidate’s credentials.
• Most instructional duties will be at the main campus in Parkersburg but may also include the instruction of classes at any of our facilities.
• Teaching assignments may include evening, weekend, hybrid and/or totally on-line instruction.
• In addition, duties will include academic advising, committee service, program and course-level assessment, program support, effective use of learning management systems, student recruitment/retention and professional development.
• Use of learning management systems and demonstrated effective use of technology is a condition of continued employment beyond the first year.
• WVU Parkersburg values creativity, individuality, and innovation, and expects the selected candidate to actively participate in the college community.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from a recognized, regionally accredited college or university with major emphasis in electrical technology OR
• Certifying documentation of journeyman rating or equivalent status in a recognized vocational field.
• Five years of industry field experience.
• Knowledge of industrial electricity and instrumentation practices, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and the National Electric Code.
• Industrial maintenance experience
• OSHA training
• Demonstrated use of advanced technology systems such as learning management systems or similar technologies.
• Understanding and application of assessment practices is strongly preferred.
• Successful college-level teaching experience is preferred,as well as prior effective use of technology in instructional delivery, and a willingness to deliver courses in all instructional modalities.
• Demonstration of teaching effectiveness is part of the on-campus interview.

WVU Parkersburg is an Equal Opportunity Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, ancestry, or national origin in admission, employment, educational programs or activities. Further, faculty, staff, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVU Parkersburg will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. WVU Parkersburg provides a collegial and respectful environment that values the contribution of all faculty, staff, and students.