Electrical Systems Technology Instructor

Great-Basin-College; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

No state income tax

Free parking

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Great Basin College in Elko, NV seeks an Electrical Systems Technology Instructor to teach all aspects of the electrical program, including theory, safety, NEC, and PLCs. You will provide hands-on instruction and supervise labs.

This 12-month academic faculty position requires a background in electrical trade training; teaching at community college level is preferred. The role includes curriculum development, industry engagement, and advising students.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified electrical trade school is minimum.
• Associate’s degree or higher is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in industrial electrical or similar.
• Teaching experience in a community college or technical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach all aspects of electrical program (for course list, please visit the program page).
• Teach and promote electrical safety.
• Develop and teach courses in industrial and residential electrical technology, including electrical theory, electrical safety, NEC, AC/DC circuits, motor controls, PLCs, troubleshooting, and related electrical systems.
• Provide hands-on instruction and demonstrations using electrical equipment, tools, meters, motors, control systems, PLCs, and other laboratory equipment.
• Supervise students during laboratory activities and ensure safe work practices and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Direct, guide, and evaluate student progress in achieving required course and program competencies.
• Develop, review, and update curriculum, laboratory activities, assessments, and instructional materials.
• Prepare and maintain course syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, examinations, laboratory exercises, grading records, and other instructional documentation.
• Maintain an organized and safe electrical laboratory environment and assist with identifying equipment, material, and supply needs.
• Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress, technical skills, career preparation, and employment opportunities.
• Work with mining companies, electrical contractors, manufacturers, and other industry partners to ensure training remains relevant to workforce needs.
• Participate in program recruitment, student outreach, advisory board activities, and other efforts supporting enrollment and program development.
• Participate in departmental and college activities, Faculty Senate and college committees as assigned, professional development, and other responsibilities expected of GBC faculty.
• Maintain current knowledge of electrical codes, safety standards, emerging technologies, and industry practices.
• Perform administrative duties necessary to support the Electrical Systems Technology program.

Skills

Electrical theory

Electrical safety

National Electrical Code

AC/DC circuits

Motor controls

Transformers

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

Troubleshooting

Education

Certified electrical trade school

Associate degree or higher

Tools

PLC hardware

Job description

Great Basin College in Elko, NV seeks an Electrical Systems Technology Instructor to teach all aspects of the electrical program, including theory, safety, NEC, and PLCs. You will provide hands-on instruction and supervise labs.

This 12-month academic faculty position requires a background in electrical trade training; teaching at community college level is preferred. The role includes curriculum development, industry engagement, and advising students.