Electrical Automation Technology Instructor

Ranken Technical College; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition reimbursement up to $2000/year

Pension Plan

Paid time off 20 days first year

Holidays: 10 paid + Winter Break

Job summary

Ranken Technical College seeks an Electrical Automation Technology instructor to teach and supervise lab activities, ensuring safe, hands-on learning aligned with industry standards.

The role requires an AS degree in Electrical or related field, 5+ years of practical experience, and strong communication. Teaching experience is preferred; training will be provided. Opportunities include curriculum development and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• What candidates must have: an AS degree in Electrical or related field.
• Five+ years of practical work experience in power distribution, motors, controls, and VFDs.
• Experience with Allen Bradley SLC/Controllogix platforms and HMI software such as WonderWare, RsView 32, FactoryTalk, and Panelbuilder.
• Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred; training will be provided.
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students from diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Proficient with MS Office; strong planning and organizational skills; meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for and teaches Electrical Automation Technology courses and conducts labs as assigned by the division chair.
• Plans daily activities for students in theory and lab.
• Supervises students for both theory and technical project grades.
• Instructs and evaluates students in electrical technology courses, including shop safety.
• Maintains a safe worksite and enforces safety standards.
• Assists in maintenance of lab and classroom equipment.
• Assists management with curriculum development, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and other duties.
• Participates in college governance, committees, and student advising.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Presentation

Motivating students

Organizational skills

Safety training

Education

AS degree in Electrical or related field

Tools

Allen Bradley SLC/Controllogix

HMI WonderWare

RsView 32

FactoryTalk

Panelbuilder

Ethernet I/P / Data Highway Plus / Device Net / Control Net

Job description

College Overview

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it’s an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken’s modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College’s three-pronged approach to teaching - hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism - gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

College Overview

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it’s an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken’s modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College’s three-pronged approach to teaching - hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism - gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for and teaches Electrical Automation Technology courses and conducts labs as assigned by the division chair of the Electrical department.
• Plans daily activities for students in theory and lab.
• Supervises students for both theory and technical project grades.
• Instructs and evaluates students in appropriate electrical technology courses, to include instruction in shop safety.
• Maintains a safe worksite and enforces Ranken’s safety standards.
• Assists in the maintenance of lab and classroom equipment.
• Assists management with developing curriculum and syllabi, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and other duties.
• Participates in college governance, committee work, student advising, etc.
• Participates in available training to keep current in electrical technology.
• Assists in maintaining requirements of industry standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• AS degree in Electrical or related field.
• Five years or more of practical work experience in ONE or more of the following:
  • Power distribution, AC and DC motors, controls, and VFDs.
  • DC: basic electrical terms, DC circuit concepts and calculations, analog and digital measuring and test equipment, AC: electrical components such as capacitors, inductors, and transformers that are employed in circuit analysis, transformer principles, RL and RC circuits and impedance, resonance and power factor subjects; test equipment such as oscilloscopes and signal amplifiers.
  • Allen Bradley SLC and Controllogix platforms, application of HMI WonderWare software, RsView 32, FactoryTalk, and Panelbuilder, Ethernet I/P, Data Highway Plus, Device Net, and Control Net.
  • Instrumentation calibration and control loop tuning.
  • NEC and applied commercial wiring and power distribution.
  • Programming experience with HMI software programs, troubleshooting experience with equipment controlled and monitored by PLCs and HMI devices.
• Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred but we will train.
• Excellent presentation skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Pet Insurance
• Company paid Life/AD&D and Short/Long-term Disability
• Health, Flexible, and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (Free)
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2000 per year (Eligible after one year)
• 403(b) savings plan with matching contributions (Eligible on day one)
• Pension Plan (Eligible after 5 years of service)
• PTO: 20 days accrued in first year
• Holidays: 10 paid plus a paid Winter Break (Christmas through New Years Day)