Electrical Construction Technology Instructor - Part Time- Motor and Controls

Johnson College; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson College in Scranton, PA seeks an experienced instructor to teach motor theory, motor controls, and related electrical systems. You will guide students through wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and schematic interpretation while integrating motors with HVAC equipment.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab supervision, safety training per OSHA standards, and developing curricula, assessments, and course-level outcomes. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in the subject or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of technical experience in the area taught.
• Strong communication, teaching ability, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach motor theory and motor types in HVAC and electrical systems.
• Instruct on motor starters, relays, contactors, overload protection, and control devices.
• Deliver wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and schematic interpretation.
• Train troubleshooting techniques for motors, controls, and related circuits.
• Emphasize OSHA safety standards, lockout/tagout, and safe handling of electrical components.
• Demonstrate integration of motors and controls with HVAC systems and equipment.
• Supervise hands-on lab work, including motor installation and system testing.
• Develop and maintain curriculum, lesson plans, and assessments.
• Maintain attendance, progress, and grading records.
• Participate in college activities and events.

Skills

Communication

Teaching ability

Subject expertise

Management skills

Industry standards

Assessment skills

Organizational skills

Word processing

Education

Associate degree in subject

Tools

Computers and software

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Teach motor theory, types of motors (single-phase, three-phase and their applications in HVAC and electrical systems.
• Provide instruction on motor starters, relays, contactors, overload protection, and control devices.
• Deliver lessons on wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and schematic interpretation.
• Train students in troubleshooting techniques for motors, controls, and related circuits.
• Emphasize OSHA safety standards, lockout/tagout, and safe handling of electrical components.
• Demonstrate the integration of motors and controls with HVAC systems, compressors, fans, and pumps.
• Supervise hands-on lab work, including motor installation, control panel assembly, and system testing.
• Develop and maintain curriculum, lesson plans, and assessments for course-level outcomes.
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress, and grading records.
• Participation in College activities and events.

EDUCATION:

Associate Degree in the subject or related subject taught

EXPERIENCE:

Technical - Minimum of 4 years' experience in the area taught.

SKILLS:

Individuals must have strong communication skills, ability to teach, expertise in their program area, good managerial skills, knowledge of industry standards, assessment skills, organizational and word-processing skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Enforce college policies and procedures with all students and within their course of study.

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:

Equipment used in program of study, computers and associated software.