Adjunct Instructor PT - Electrical

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 1,102,080 - 1,299,076; Part time

Job summary

Daley College in Chicago is seeking a Part-Time Electrical Instructor to teach entry-level electrician skills and support student success in a hands-on learning environment.

The role emphasizes safety, code compliance, and clear assessment and feedback. A related degree or Journeyman Card is required, plus teaching or supervisory experience. Salary is paid per contact hour with benefits per college policy.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent credit hours in a related field from an accredited college or university, or a Certificate in the related field with years of related experience; OR Journeyman Card OR two industry-recognized credentials.
• Five to seven years of electrical experience preferred.
• Active Journeyman Card preferred.
• Teaching or supervisory experience preferred.
• Work experience in a teaching environment preferred.
• Knowledge of current safety standards related to the classroom/shop and building maintenance trade.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems such as Brightspace preferred.
• Exhibit sensitivity to a multicultural student population and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, work under pressure, and exercise flexibility as needed.
• Ability to promote cooperation between students and educational personnel and to conduct verbal and written instructions with proper assistance to the instructor.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to new tasks with little notice.
• Ability to work with a diverse population and operate related tools and equipment of the assigned class.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on training for entry-level electrician skills.
• Instruct students about OSHA safety and the National Electrical Code compliance.
• Supervise students in classroom, laboratory, and shop areas.
• Assist students in understanding lesson plans and project objectives; provide feedback.
• Prepare, maintain, distribute, and collect equipment and supplies required to meet objectives.
• Develop and revise courses and instructional materials as necessary.
• Supervise cleaning and trash removal from training/shop area.
• Create a purposeful, orderly learning environment.
• Assist in solving student issues and maintain attendance records.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and planning sessions.
• Adhere to policies and procedures and CCC standards.

Skills

Teaching experience

Oral and written communication

Safety awareness

Multitasking

Adaptability

Independent work

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Journeyman Card

Two industry-recognized credentials

Tools

Brightspace LMS

Job description

Overview

Instructor Part Time- Electrical
Daley College

Daley College's Professional and Personal Development Department is seeking a Part-Time Electrical Instructor to teach and support an effective learning environment. The instructor will provide well-prepared classes, relevant assignments, fair assessment of learning, clear documentation and feedback on student progress, and support academic success for all students.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on training for entry-level electrician skills such as Ohm’s Law, electrical concepts, AC/DC Theory, hand/power tools, measuring instruments, basic wiring, reading schematics, circuit construction, conduit bending, cable installation, box/panel work, code compliance, service installation, troubleshooting, motor theory, control/Start/Stop circuits and renewable energy basics.
• Instruct students about the importance of OSHA safety and the National Electrical Code compliance.
• Supervise students in classroom, laboratory, and shop areas to ensure adherence to class rules and safety procedures.
• Assist students in understanding lesson plans and project objectives. Provide effective feedback to students.
• Prepare, maintain, distribute, and collect equipment and other supply materials required to meet lesson objectives.
• Develop and revise courses and instructional materials as necessary.
• Supervise the cleaning and trash removal from the training/shop area.
• Create a purposeful, orderly, and supportive learning environment.
• Assist in solving student issues and maintain attendance records and other required records.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings, classroom team planning sessions, and other scheduled meetings.
• Adhere to policies and procedures established by the instructor and to City Colleges of Chicago Customer Service Excellence standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent credit hours in a related field from an accredited college or university, or a Certificate in the related field with years of related experience; OR Journeyman Card OR two industry-recognized credentials.
• Five to seven years of electrical experience preferred.
• Active Journeyman Card preferred.
• Teaching or supervisory experience preferred.
• Work experience in a teaching environment preferred.
• Knowledge of current safety standards related to the classroom/shop and building maintenance trade.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems such as Brightspace preferred.
• Exhibit sensitivity to a multicultural student population and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, work under pressure, and exercise flexibility as needed.
• Ability to promote cooperation between students and educational personnel and to conduct verbal and written instructions with proper assistance to the instructor.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to new tasks with little notice.
• Ability to work with a diverse population and operate related tools and equipment of the assigned class.

The salary range for this position is $800.00 - $943.00 per contact hour. The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale. Benefits information is found at and the URL is: https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.

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