Electrical Instructor for Veterans – Hands-On Lab Leader

UHP; Gentry (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development support

Access to UHP facilities

Job summary

UHP is seeking a full-time Electrical Instructor to deliver immersive, hands-on electrical training for veterans through the Ignite Skilled Trades Institute. You will teach theory, code, wiring, and controls, and lead labs focused on refrigeration and industrial maintenance.

Formal teaching experience is preferred but not required. You will mentor students, assess performance, and ensure safety and high professional standards in a dynamic, onsite program in Gentry, Arkansas.

Qualifications

• Current Journeyman or Master Electrician license or equivalent documented journey-level electrical credential.
• Five or more years of practical electrical experience in residential, commercial, industrial, construction, service, maintenance, or related environments.
• Direct, hands-on experience in refrigeration and industrial maintenance.
• Experience with electrical controls, motors, compressors, relays, contactors, protective devices, testing equipment, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, electrical safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and industry-standard work practices.
• Ability to safely demonstrate electrical installation, diagnostic, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Ability to explain technical information clearly to students with different levels of experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and hands-on instruction using NCCER-aligned curriculum.
• Teach electrical theory, NEC requirements, wiring methods, and troubleshooting.
• Lead electrical, refrigeration, and industrial maintenance lab activities.
• Supervise students during practical exercises and provide feedback.
• Maintain safe, organized classroom and lab environments.
• Assess student knowledge through written and practical evaluations.
• Mentor veterans transitioning into the skilled trades.

Skills

Strong communication

Coaching

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Journeyman or Master Electrician license

Five or more years electrical experience

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UHP is seeking a full-time Electrical Instructor to deliver immersive, hands-on electrical training for veterans through the Ignite Skilled Trades Institute. You will teach theory, code, wiring, and controls, and lead labs focused on refrigeration and industrial maintenance.

Formal teaching experience is preferred but not required. You will mentor students, assess performance, and ensure safety and high professional standards in a dynamic, onsite program in Gentry, Arkansas.