Electrical Automation Technology Instructor

Ranken-Technical-College-1; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranken Technical College in Wentzville seeks an experienced Electrical Automation Technology Instructor to deliver theory and lab instruction in electrical automation. You will plan daily activities, assess student performance, and ensure safety on the shop floor while maintaining equipment and supporting curriculum development.

The role requires an AS degree in electrical or related field and 5+ years of practical experience.

Qualifications

• AS degree in Electrical or related field.
• Five years or more of practical work experience in power distribution, AC and DC motors, controls, and VFDs.
• Experience with PLCs/HMI: Allen Bradley SLC/Controllogix.
• Experience with HMI software: WonderWare, RsView 32, FactoryTalk.
• Understanding NEC and commercial wiring patterns and power distribution.
• Programming experience with HMI software and troubleshooting PLC/HMI devices.
• Community college 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for and teaches Electrical Automation Technology courses and labs.
• Plans daily activities for theory and lab.
• Supervises students for 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, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and other duties.
• Participates in college governance, committees, advising, etc.
• Participates in available training to stay current in electrical technology.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent presentation skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Ability to motivate students

MS Office proficiency

Strong planning and organization

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

DeviceNet

ControlNet

Job description

Electrical Automation Technology Instructor

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

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)

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position Electrical Automation Technology Instructor

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Req Number EDU-26-00098

Open Date 8/25/2026

Location Wentzville

This position is currently accepting applications.