Electrical Technician Lead Instructor

Dorsey College Holdings, LLC; Lawrenceburg (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts

Full-time employee benefits package

Eleven paid holidays

403b retirement plan

Job summary

Dorsey College is seeking an Electrical Technician Lead Instructor to deliver high-quality instruction across the Electrical Technician program. You will provide campus-level program oversight, curriculum support, and mentorship to instructors, ensuring student success and program excellence.

The role requires deep electrical trade knowledge, classroom leadership, and the ability to collaborate with the Academic Dean and Program Director to drive improvements. At-will employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum five years of electrical trade experience.
• Broad knowledge across electrical technician subjects.
• Prior teaching or mentoring experience is helpful but not required.
• Completion of an electrical trade program is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver classroom lessons and hands-on labs across multiple course subjects and connect theory to real-world work.
• Demonstrate electrical techniques, troubleshooting, safe work practices, and NEC/code compliance.
• Prepare materials, maintain a safe lab, and manage equipment and attendance policies.
• Evaluate student work, provide timely feedback, and support at-risk students.
• Lead, mentor and develop full-time and adjunct instructors; coordinate class coverage.

Skills

Electrical trade knowledge

Teaching / mentoring

Classroom management

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical trade program completion

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, Teaching Experience, and Leadership Benefits: Eligible for full-time employee benefits package Educational leadership and instructional experience required.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Summary:

The Electrical Technician Lead Instructor serves as the instructional leader of the Dorsey College Electrical Technician Program, delivering high-quality instruction across multiple course subjects while providing campus-level program oversight, curriculum support, and mentorship to fellow instructors. This role requires deep knowledge of the electrical trade across all course subjects, classroom and instructional management experience, and a proven ability to lead within an educational setting. The Lead Instructor is committed to student success, program excellence, and maintaining a motivating, professional, and inclusive learning environment.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and deliver classroom lessons and hands-on labs across multiple course subjects. 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.
• Lead, mentor, and support full-time and adjunct instructors. Help orient new instructors, observe classes, and provide constructive feedback. Coordinate class coverage and scheduling.

Essential Functions Continued:

• Work with the Program Director on course sequencing, materials, assessments, and program improvement. Review student outcomes and retention with the Program Director and Academic Dean to recommend improvements.
• Use online tools to organize courses, communicate with students, and maintain attendance and grades. Submit required records and reports. Communicate student, instructor, and program needs to campus leadership.
• Work with campus teams to support enrollment, retention, and job placement. Participate in required meetings and campus events. Substitute for unavailable instructors when your existing class schedule allows.
• Oversee lab supplies and coordinate pickups. Support campus operations outside scheduled classroom hours and participate in required program reviews and reporting. Perform other duties assigned by campus leadership.
• Keep trade knowledge and teaching practices current through professional development. Maintain employer relationships and represent the program at industry events, employer meetings, and advisory board functions.
• 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:

• Deep working knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, circuitry, and theory across all Electrical Technician course subjects; knowledge of the NEC, applicable electrical codes, and OSHA safety practices.
• Ability to explain electrical concepts clearly, develop lessons and assessments, and deliver engaging classroom and hands‑on instruction suited to adult learners.
• Ability to lead and mentor diverse instructors and students, review student outcomes, and guide improvements with the Program Director.
• Knowledge of student retention, educational leadership, accreditation standards, DOL apprenticeship requirements, and applicable program regulations.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills to balance courses, leadership responsibilities, and campus priorities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with 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 Academic Dean, Program Director, or campus leadership 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.

Dorsey College Locations

Madison Heights (Main Campus), Dearborn, Grand Rapids, Roseville, Saginaw, Wayne, and Woodhaven (All branch campuses of Madison Heights)

Contact information for the Council on Occupational Education is as follows:

7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, telephone: [phone] / FAX: [phone], www.council.org.

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