Electrician Trades Instructor: Hands-on, Industry-Aligned

Oakland Community College; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Community College in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a full-time Electrical Trades Technology (Electrician) instructor to develop and deliver high-quality classroom, lab, and hands-on instruction aligned with NEC and safety standards.

The role includes curriculum development, advising students, engaging with industry partners, and supporting program growth with the prospect of overload and supplemental contracts; start date January 2027; salary range $70,857 to $80,694 with potential for

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license or card required.
• Associate degree or higher in Electrical Technology or closely related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of recent experience in the electrical trade.

Responsibilities

• Teach electrical trades courses in classroom, lab, and hands-on environments.
• Deliver instruction aligned with the NEC, industry standards and safety rules.
• Cover topics including electrical theory, wiring methods, residential/commercial/industrial systems, motor controls.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi, outcomes, assessments, and materials.
• Lead curriculum development and revisions to stay current with codes and processes.
• Support development of Electrical Trades certificates and degrees.
• Build an Advisory Board for program relevance.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician license

Electrical trade experience

Education

Associate degree or higher in Electrical Technology or related field

Job description

Oakland Community College in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a full-time Electrical Trades Technology (Electrician) instructor to develop and deliver high-quality classroom, lab, and hands-on instruction aligned with NEC and safety standards.

The role includes curriculum development, advising students, engaging with industry partners, and supporting program growth with the prospect of overload and supplemental contracts; start date January 2027; salary range $70,857 to $80,694 with potential for