Electrical Technician Lead Instructor: Lead, Teach & Mentor

Dorsey College; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts for employee and dep

Comprehensive benefits plan

Eleven paid holidays

Full-time employee benefits package

Job summary

Dorsey College is seeking an Electrical Technician Lead Instructor in Michigan to deliver high-quality instruction across the Electrical Technician Program. The role provides campus-level program oversight, curriculum support, and mentorship to fellow instructors within a collaborative educational setting.

The ideal candidate will have deep electrical trade knowledge, classroom and instructional leadership, and a commitment to student success and program excellence.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical trade knowledge

Teaching experience

Leadership

Student mentorship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Michigan Journeyman Electrician License

Job description

Dorsey College is seeking an Electrical Technician Lead Instructor in Michigan to deliver high-quality instruction across the Electrical Technician Program. The role provides campus-level program oversight, curriculum support, and mentorship to fellow instructors within a collaborative educational setting.

The ideal candidate will have deep electrical trade knowledge, classroom and instructional leadership, and a commitment to student success and program excellence.