Electrical Technology Instructor - Winnemucca

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options including 의료,

12 paid holidays

Life insurance, long‑term disability

Generous annual and sick leave with 24

Job summary

Great Basin College seeks an Electrical Technology Instructor to teach all aspects of the electrical program at its Winnemucca, NV campus. The role combines classroom, lab, and hands-on instruction with curriculum development, student supervision, and industry collaboration.

Ideal candidates hold an electrical trade school credential, prefer an associate degree or higher, and bring 5+ years in industrial electrical work or teaching. Evening teaching and NSHE alignment are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified electrical trade school is minimum.
• Associate’s degree or higher is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in industrial electrical or similar.
• Teaching experience in a community college or technical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach all aspects of electrical program (for course list, please visit https://www.gbcnv.edu/catalog/current/programs/career-and-technical-education/elec-ct.html)
• Teach and promote electrical safety
• Develop and teach courses in industrial and residential electrical technology, including electrical theory, electrical safety, National Electrical Code, AC/DC circuits, motor controls, transformers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), troubleshooting, and related electrical systems.
• Provide hands‑on instruction and demonstrations using electrical equipment, tools, meters, motors, control systems, PLCs, and other laboratory equipment.
• Supervise students during laboratory activities and ensure safe work practices and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Direct, guide, and evaluate student progress in achieving required course and program competencies.
• Develop, review, and update curriculum, laboratory activities, assessments, and instructional materials to reflect current industry standards, technology, and workforce needs.
• Prepare and maintain course syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, examinations, laboratory exercises, grading records, and other required instructional documentation.
• Maintain an organized and safe electrical laboratory environment and assist with identifying equipment, material, and supply needs.
• Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress, technical skills, career preparation, and employment opportunities.
• Work with mining companies, electrical contractors, manufacturers, and other industry partners to ensure training remains relevant to workforce needs.
• Participate in program recruitment, student outreach, advisory board activities, and other efforts supporting enrollment and program development.
• Participate in departmental and college activities, Faculty Senate and college committees as assigned professional development, and other responsibilities expected of GBC faculty.
• Maintain current knowledge of electrical codes, safety standards, emerging technologies, and industry practices.
• Perform administrative duties necessary to support the Electrical Systems Technology program.
• Represent Great Basin College professionally when working with students, faculty, staff, industry partners, and the community.
• Participate in electrical advisory board meetings
• Required to teach evening (5-10 pm)
• Use online learning management to deliver course content and assessments
• Develop and update curriculum to keep program current and innovative
• Travel within the state as necessary, with or without accommodations under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Teaching experience

Industrial electrical experience

Electrical safety

Education

Electrical trade school diploma

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in employment with our institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application: Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail].

The Great Basin College School of Industrial Technology and Workforce Development seeks a broadly trained Electrical Technology expert to complement its existing program. The position will be based in Winnemucca, Nevada. This position will be responsible for teaching all aspects of the program. This position has an anticipated start date of October 1, 2026. The Electrical Systems Technology Instructor provides classroom, laboratory, and hands‑on technical instruction to students preparing for careers in the electrical field. The position combines technical instruction, student supervision, curriculum development, program support, industry engagement, and general faculty responsibilities.

Qualifications

Graduate of a certified electrical trade school is minimum, Associate’s degree or higher is preferred. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in industrial electrical or similar Teaching experience in a community college or technical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach all aspects of electrical program (for course list, please visit https://www.gbcnv.edu/catalog/current/programs/career-and-technical-education/elec-ct.html)
• Teach and promote electrical safety
• Develop and teach courses in industrial and residential electrical technology, including electrical theory, electrical safety, National Electrical Code, AC/DC circuits, motor controls, transformers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), troubleshooting, and related electrical systems.
• Provide hands‑on instruction and demonstrations using electrical equipment, tools, meters, motors, control systems, PLCs, and other laboratory equipment.
• Supervise students during laboratory activities and ensure safe work practices and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Direct, guide, and evaluate student progress in achieving required course and program competencies.
• Develop, review, and update curriculum, laboratory activities, assessments, and instructional materials to reflect current industry standards, technology, and workforce needs.
• Prepare and maintain course syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, examinations, laboratory exercises, grading records, and other required instructional documentation.
• Maintain an organized and safe electrical laboratory environment and assist with identifying equipment, material, and supply needs.
• Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress, technical skills, career preparation, and employment opportunities.
• Work with mining companies, electrical contractors, manufacturers, and other industry partners to ensure training remains relevant to workforce needs.
• Participate in program recruitment, student outreach, advisory board activities, and other efforts supporting enrollment and program development.
• Participate in departmental and college activities, Faculty Senate and college committees as assigned professional development, and other responsibilities expected of GBC faculty.
• Maintain current knowledge of electrical codes, safety standards, emerging technologies, and industry practices.
• Perform administrative duties necessary to support the Electrical Systems Technology program.
• Represent Great Basin College professionally when working with students, faculty, staff, industry partners, and the community.
• Participate in electrical advisory board meetings
• Required to teach evening (5-10 pm)
• Use online learning management to deliver course content and assessments
• Develop and update curriculum to keep program current and innovative
• Travel within the state as necessary, with or without accommodations under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
• Other duties as assigned

Compensation

Grade Academic Faculty – 1 This is a 12 month "A" contract position, 12 month contracts are used for year round programs. The budgeted salary range for this position is based on relatable education and experience, internal equity and budgets. Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at Great Basin College

• Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
• 12 paid holidays
• Life insurance, long‑term disability
• Generous annual and sick leave with 24 annual leave days, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Free Parking
• Grants‑in‑aid for Faculty Employees
• Great Basin College is proud to provide a reduced‑rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.

Employment Details

• ExemptYes
• Full‑Time Equivalent100.0%

Background Check

An online background check will be required of the selected applicant; a third‑party administrator will perform this.

Sponsorship

GBC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Posting Close Date Note to Applicant

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job‑related tasks. All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

Security, Personal Safety, Fire Safety, and Crime Statistics

Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at GBC's website. NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.

About Great Basin College

Located in the high desert of rural Nevada, Great Basin College is a Carnegie classified baccalaureate and associates degree granting institution embracing a comprehensive hybrid mission to deliver a full four‑year liberal arts and sciences, community college and applied technical learning curricula. With its main campus in Elko, a beautiful site with residential housing and state‑of‑the‑art learning technologies, GBC serves the largest geographic area of Nevada’s colleges. Great Basin College serves the citizens residing in ten of Nevada’s most rural counties, covering 86,514 square miles and bordering five states. This service area includes centers in Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump and Winnemucca. Additionally, satellite locations can be found in twenty other frontier communities. Our vast geography is known for its spectacular mountain ranges and picturesque valleys, providing a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition, Elko is home to several well‑known western museums and the world renown, National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, begun 35 years ago to honor and share the traditions of Western storytelling, nurturing the expressive culture of the American West. GBC provides a “private college” experience with public college affordable access to postsecondary education in an environment that embraces and respects all cultures. It stands among the most innovative colleges in America, integrating many disciplines into single courses and programs, helping students to develop critical thinking and self‑directed learning skills. Graduates of Great Basin College are fully prepared to enter their chosen careers with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the global marketplace. For more information visit GBC or the Area website.

Located in the high desert of rural Nevada, Great Basin College is a Carnegie classified baccalaureate and associates degree granting institution embracing a comprehensive hybrid mission to deliver a full four‑year liberal arts and sciences, community college and applied technical learning curricula. With its main campus in Elko, a beautiful site with residential housing and state‑of‑the‑art learning technologies, GBC serves the largest geographic area of Nevada’s colleges. Great Basin College serves the citizens residing in ten of Nevada’s most rural counties, covering 86,514 square miles and bordering five states. This service area includes centers in Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump and Winnemucca. Additionally, satellite locations can be found in twenty other frontier communities. Our vast geography is known for its spectacular mountain ranges and picturesque valleys, providing a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition, Elko is home to several well‑known western museums and the world renown, National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, begun 35 years ago to honor and share the traditions of Western storytelling, nurturing the expressive culture of the American West. GBC provides a “private college” experience with public college affordable access to postsecondary education in an environment that embraces and respects all cultures. It stands among the most innovative colleges in America, integrating many disciplines into single courses and programs, helping students to develop critical thinking and self‑directed learning skills. Graduates of Great Basin College are fully prepared to enter their chosen careers with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the global marketplace. For more information visit GBC or the Area website.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including but not limited to service‑connected disabilities), gender/sex (including but not limited to pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion.

EEO and Title IX

Joshua Sant Executive Director of Human Resources 1500 College Parkway Elko, NV 89801 775-327-2069 [e-mail]

Arysta Sweat Director of Accessibility Services/Title IX Coordinator 1500 College Parkway Elko, NV 89801 775-327-2336 [e-mail] Great Basin College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by TitleIX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34C.F.R. Part 106). The College’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Jake Rivera, Vice President for Student and Academic Affairs, 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV 89801, Telephone: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both. Information pertaining to the College’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the College will respond can be found here. For questions concerning this announcement or jobs at Great Basin College, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Information regarding security, personal safety, fire safety, and crime statistics can be found at GBC's website. NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result, employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945. Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.