Electrical Technician Adjunct Instructor

Lindenwood University; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts for employees

Comprehensive benefits

Eleven paid holidays

Job summary

Dorsey College is seeking an Adjunct Electrical Technician Instructor for the Michigan campus. The role involves delivering lectures and hands-on labs, ensuring students gain practical skills for a career in the electrical trade, and aligning with college policies and safety standards.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, teaching NEC and safety, and supporting enrollment and student success. Prior teaching is helpful; formal experience is valued and paid on a contractual, part-time basis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years of electrical trade experience.
• Completion of a recognized electrical trade program is helpful but not required.
• Prior teaching/mentoring experience is helpful but not required.
• Relevant industry certifications or credentials.
• Background check completed per policy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver classroom lessons and labs using the approved outline.
• Demonstrate electrical techniques, NEC, and safety practices.
• Prepare materials and a safe, organized lab; inspect equipment and report problems.
• Evaluate student work and provide timely feedback.
• Collaborate with campus teams on enrollment, retention and job placement.
• Maintain current trade knowledge and pursue professional development.

Skills

Electrical trade knowledge

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical trade program completed

Job description

Welcome to Career Opportunities at Dorsey College PLEASE

Benefits of Being a Dorsey Employee:

• Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs (employee, spouse, and dependent).
• Tuition discount opportunities for select on-line Lindenwood University degrees for employees that qualify.
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, and 403b retirement plan.
• Eleven Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Thursday – Friday), Christmas Eve and Christmas Days (as observed), and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (as observed).

Electrical Technician (Adjunct) Instructor

Position Type: Part-Time Adjunct | Contractual

Schedule: Up to 2 Classes Per 6-Week Module

Compensation: Based on Electrical Trade Knowledge and Teaching Experience

No prior teaching experience required to apply!

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of electrical trade experience or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized electrical trade program (helpful, but not required).
• Prior teaching, training, or mentoring experience in a trade or educational setting (helpful, but not required).
• Relevant industry certifications or credentials.
• Successful completion of a background check in accordance with Dorsey College policies.

Summary:

The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for delivering quality instruction in the Dorsey College Electrical Technician Program, ensuring that students develop the technical knowledge and hands‑on skills necessary for a successful career in the electrical trade. Instructors are expected to plan and deliver engaging lessons in both lecture and laboratory settings, monitor student progress, and address questions, concerns, and challenges in a timely and professional manner. All instruction must be conducted in accordance with Dorsey College policies, program requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. Adjunct Instructors are expected to be knowledgeable in the electrical trade, dedicated to student success, and committed to maintaining a motivating, professional, and inclusive classroom environment.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and deliver classroom lessons and hands‑on labs using the approved course outline. Connect electrical theory to real‑world work and adapt instruction to students’ learning needs and skill levels.
• Demonstrate electrical techniques, troubleshooting, safe work practices, and proper use of tools, test equipment, and materials. Teach the National Electrical Code (NEC) and relevant industry standards.
• Prepare materials and a safe, organized lab. Inspect equipment and report problems. Maintain a respectful classroom and apply attendance and conduct policies fairly.
• Evaluate student work and provide timely grades and feedback. Support struggling students, follow up with absent students, and refer students to campus resources as needed.
• Use online tools to organize course materials, communicate with students, and maintain attendance and grades. Submit required records and reports, and communicate student concerns and program needs to campus leadership.
• Work with campus teams to support enrollment, retention, and job placement. Participate in required meetings and campus events as needed, and substitute for other Electrical Technician courses as needed.
• Keep trade knowledge and teaching practices current through professional development. Maintain employer relationships to support relevant instruction and student job placement.
• Follow college policies, program requirements, applicable regulations, and campus and OSHA safety standards. Protect student privacy and confidentiality under FERPA and other applicable laws.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, circuitry, and electrical theory.
• Working knowledge of the NEC, applicable electrical codes, and OSHA safety practices.
• Ability to explain electrical concepts clearly, plan lessons and assessments, and deliver engaging classroom and hands‑on instruction suited to adult learners.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to motivate students from diverse backgrounds, work independently and with campus colleagues, and maintain professional and ethical conduct.
• Proficiency with computers for course management and recordkeeping, Microsoft Office, and basic instructional technology.

Working / Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during classroom and lab instruction.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during online instruction and administrative tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and work in confined spaces as course content requires.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to use electrical tools, test equipment, and computers.
• Ability to use Canvas and other required digital platforms.
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate clearly for instruction and lab safety.
• Lab work may involve electrical equipment, noise, and varying temperatures.

NOTE: This job description is not all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned by the manager to meet business demands. This is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with Dorsey College is at-will.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dorsey College is an Equal Opportunity employer. The College complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Dorsey College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination‑free educational work environment.

Dorsey College also strives to ensure equal access to educational programs and activities, compliant with TitleIX which prevents sex discrimination, including accommodations for pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions. Dorsey College does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by TitleIX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about TitleIX may be referred to Dorsey College’s TitleIX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Dorsey College’s TitleIX Coordinator is Ann Victoria Thomas, 31799 John R Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071, [e-mail] , Ph: 248.585.9200, ext. 11228. Dorsey College’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/ . To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under TitleIX, please also refer to https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/ and select “Report an Incident” under the TitleIX heading.