Electrical Technician Instructor

Dorsey College; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts

Lindenwood discount

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dorsey College in Madison Heights, MI seeks a Full-Time Electrical Technician Instructor to deliver consistent, high-quality instruction across multiple courses in the Electrical Technician Program. You will plan lectures, supervise hands-on labs, monitor progress, and collaborate with the Lead Instructor to meet program outcomes.

The role requires practical electrical experience, the ability to teach NEC and safety standards, and commitment to an inclusive classroom.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Minimum four years of electrical trade experience.
• Prior teaching or mentoring experience in a trade setting is helpful but not required.
• Broad knowledge across electrical technician subjects to support varying classes.
• Completion of an electrical trade program is helpful but not required.
• MI Journeyman Electrician License is helpful but not required.
• Background check required under Dorsey College policy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver classroom lessons and hands-on labs using the approved course outline.
• Collaborate with the Lead Instructor on program outcomes and course sequencing.
• Demonstrate electrical techniques, safe practices, NEC, and industry standards.
• Prepare materials and maintain a safe, organized lab; monitor equipment.
• Evaluate student work and provide timely grades and feedback.

Skills

Electrical theory

NEC knowledge

Classroom instruction

Communication

Professional conduct

Computer literacy

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Electrical trade program

MI Journeyman License (helpful)

Other certifications

Job description

Welcome to Career Opportunities at Dorsey College

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).

Position Type: Full-Time | Salaried

Schedule: 3-4 Classes Per 6-Week Module

Compensation: Competitive Salary Based on Electrical Trade Knowledge and Teaching Experience

Benefits: Eligible for full-time employee benefits package

No prior teaching experience required to apply!

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum four years of electrical trade experience or equivalent.
• Prior teaching, training, or mentoring experience in a trade or educational setting (helpful, but not required).
• Working knowledge across a broad range of electrical technician subjects to support varying classes.
• Completion of a recognized electrical trade program (helpful, but not required).
• Michigan Journeyman Electrician License (helpful, but not required).
• Relevant industry certifications or credentials.
• Successful completion of a background check in accordance with Dorsey College policies.

Summary:

The Full-Time Electrical Technician Instructor delivers consistent, high-quality instruction across multiple courses in the Dorsey College Electrical Technician Program, ensuring students develop the technical knowledge and hands-on skills needed for a successful career in the electrical trade. Instructors plan and deliver engaging lectures and laboratory sessions, monitor student progress, collaborate with the Lead Instructor on program outcomes, and address student needs in a timely and professional manner. All instruction must align with Dorsey College policies, program requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. Full-Time Instructors are expected to be experienced in the electrical trade, dedicated to student success, and committed to 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.
• Collaborate with the Lead Instructor on program outcomes, course sequencing, consistent instruction, and program improvement.
• 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.

Essential Functions Continued:

• Use online tools to organize course materials, communicate with students, and maintain attendance and grades. Submit required records and reports; communicate student concerns and program needs to the Lead Instructor and campus leadership.
• Work with campus teams to support enrollment, retention, and job placement. Participate in required meetings and campus events as needed. Substitute for unavailable instructors when your existing class schedule allows.
• Assist with supply pickups and inventory management. Support campus administrative functions and operations outside scheduled classroom hours as needed. Perform other duties assigned by your manager, Lead Instructor, or Program Director.
• 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 required online tools and 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 Title IX 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 Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Dorsey College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Dorsey College’s Title IX 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 Title IX, please also refer to https://www.dorsey.edu/policies-and-plans/ and select “Report an Incident” under the Title IX heading.