Electrical Technician Lead Instructor: Mentor & Lead Labs

Lindenwood; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs

Comprehensive benefits package

Eleven paid holidays

403b retirement plan

Job summary

The Electrical Technician Lead Instructor at Dorsey College serves as the instructional leader of the 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 and classroom management experience.

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 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.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical trade knowledge

Teaching/mentoring

Leadership

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical trade program completion

Michigan Journeyman Electrician License (helpful)

Job description

The Electrical Technician Lead Instructor at Dorsey College serves as the instructional leader of the 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 and classroom management experience.