Adjunct Instructor (Electrical)

Iḷisaġvik College; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 12,834 - 19,251; Part time

Job summary

Iḷisaġvik College in Utqiaġvik, Alaska seeks a dedicated instructor to teach Electrical courses in the Construction Trades Technology division starting August 2026. The instructor will prepare course materials, evaluate students, and engage in professional development. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, journeyman status, and teaching experience. Ideal for those passionate about education and Iñupiat culture with a commitment to community values.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires journeyman status with related experience or qualifications.
• Teaching experience in a post-secondary environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Electrical courses within the Construction Trades Technology division.
• Prepares instructional materials and course outlines.
• Evaluates student performance and submits grades.

Skills

Professional and/or teaching experience in Construction Trades

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience in curriculum development

Ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment

Knowledge of Iñupiat culture and traditions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman status with five years of experience

Certified NCCER Instructor

Tools

MS Office

Job description

LOCATION: Utqiaġvik, Alaska

DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs

REPORTS TO: Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

WORK SCHEDULE: Per Semester/Course Contract

COMPENSATION: $1,150 to $1,725 per credit, determined by education credentials

EXPECTED START DATE: August 18, 2026

Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat. As an institution, we are “Unapologetically Iñupiaq.” This means exercising the sovereign inherent freedom to educate our community through and supported by our Iñupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. The Iñupiaq way of life is woven into our curriculum, programs, activities, and daily interactions within Ilisagvik College and our community partners.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Teaches one or more courses within the Construction Trades Technology (CTT) division, specifically the following Electrical courses in Fall 2026 (no more than 7.5 credits per semester). Fall semester begins 8/18/26 and concludes 11/26/26. Please visit https://catalog.ilisagvik.edu/ for a full course description.

Please note: The instructor will need to be on site at Utqiaġvik (Barrow), Alaska for the term of the classes.

• ELEC 101: Electrical, level 1, 4 credits
• ELEC 106: Electrical Blueprints and Design, 2 credits
• ELEC 111: Electrical 1, Skill Lab, 2 credits
• ELEC 166: Introduction to National Electric Code (NEC), 2 credits
• ELEC 206: Commercial Wiring, 3 credits
• ELEC 276: Advanced Blueprints and Design, 3 credits

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares and maintains updated instructional materials, course outlines, and curriculum.
• Develops and submits current syllabus, using the college template.
• Prepares administrative documents, such as student withdrawals and attendance.
• Evaluates student performance and submits grades to the registrar.
• Maintain office hours (in-person, telephonically, or online).
• Participates in professional development as necessary to be proficient in the college’s current technologies and learning platform (Empower and MyCampus).
• Complies with College policies, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Demonstrated professional and/or teaching experience in Construction Trades.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel or PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in a post-secondary environment.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development.
• Demonstrated experience with distance delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough (NSB) institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.
• Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College.
• Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community.
• Ability to support Iḷisaġvik College’s mission.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATES / TRAINING [Required]

Has attained the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman status with five years of recent related professional experience or equivalent qualifications.
• One year of related professional industry or post-secondary teaching experience.
• Certified NCCER Instructor or have the ability to become a certified NCCER Instructor within 90 days.
• Valid driver’s license.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATES / TRAINING [Preferred]

• Journeyman status with five years of recent related professional experience or equivalent qualifications or NCCER Instructor Qualified in Plumbing and Electrical.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear; The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and may occasionally drive a vehicle. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and the employee is regularly required to work indoors with a usually moderate noise level in the work environment.

Ilisagvik College is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.