Electricity/Electronics Instructor - Tenure Track

Peralta Community College District; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District in Oakland seeks an experienced instructor to deliver lecture and laboratory instruction in electrical theory, wiring, PLCs, and related systems. The role emphasizes inclusive teaching and the use of current technologies to support student success.

You will manage grading, attendance, and records while contributing to curriculum updates, program development, and industry collaboration. A strong commitment to student achievement is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of professional experience in the electrical trade (including engineering, journey-level electrician, or related work).
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and six years of experience in the electrical trade (including related work).
• The equivalent qualifications. Candidates claiming equivalency must provide conclusive evidence.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide lecture and laboratory instruction within the discipline such as electrical theory, residential and commercial wiring, industrial controls, PLCs, motors and drives, safety standards and practices, photovoltaic systems, and low voltage systems.
• Teach a regular classroom assignment of minimum 15 teaching hours per week with ongoing assessment of student learning and records.
• Develop and update program curriculum, course outlines, class projects, and instructional materials as needed.
• Track industry trends and opportunities to add courses and programs to address new certifications and licenses.
• Develop and maintain an effective industry advisory board.
• Assist with placement of students in industry by interfacing with industry partners.
• Identify equipment and supply needs, secure quotes, and maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Develop and offer distance education or hybrid courses in the discipline as appropriate.
• Assess course and program level learning outcomes and develop instructional improvement strategies.
• Pursue professional growth and participate in governance structures of the College.

Skills

Lecture delivery

Student assessment

Curriculum development

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years electrical experience

Associate's degree + 6 years electrical experience

Equivalent qualifications

Cultural competency

Job description

Class Purpose

Faculty members provide high-quality instruction and studentsupport in accordance with the District's mission of advancingequity, student success, and academic excellence. Faculty areresponsible for delivering engaging, inclusive instruction thatpromotes student learning and achievement while supporting thediverse educational goals of the District's students.

Faculty are expected to use and keep abreast of advanced teachingmethods, including the use of current and future technologies tosupport student learning and career objectives.

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, thefollowing:

• Provide lecture and laboratory instruction within thediscipline such as electrical theory, residential and commercialwiring, industrial controls, PLCs, motoes and drives, safetystandards and practices, photovoltaic systems, and low voltagesystems in accordance with established course outlines.
• Responsible for teaching a regular classroom assignmentconsisting of a minimum of 15 equated teaching hours per weekincluding ongoing assessment of student learning, tracking studentprogress, maintaining required grade and attendance records, andsubmitting records on time in the manner required.
• Develop and update program curriculum, course outlines, classprojects, and instructional materials as needed.
• Track industry trends and opportunities to add courses andprograms to address new certifications, certificates andlicenses.
• Develop and maintain an effective industry advisory board.
• Assist with the placement of students in industry byinterfacing with industry partners and referring students toopenings.
• Identify equipment and supply needs of the department, securequotes from suppliers, and help maintain inventory of equipment andsupplies needed for instruction.
• Develop and offer distance education or hybrid courses in thediscipline as appropriate.
• Assess course and program level learning outcomes and developand implement instructional improvement strategies.
• Perform professional outreach activities including working withhigh school academies to recruit students.
• Inform students via syllabi concerning course requirements,evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
• Grading should be clear and transparent and applied fairly andequitably.
• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and personnelrecords, and submit them according to published deadlines.
• Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations andpromptly return them to students.
• Post and maintain required office hours in accordance with theprevailing policy.
• Participate in faculty discussions on curriculum,teaching-learning techniques and teaching materials.
• Participate on departmental, divisional, and campus committees.Develop and revise courses in the discipline.

The Instructor is also responsible for providing a fullprofessional service week that may include, but is not limited to:

• Teaching, teaching preparation, maintenance of office hours andstudent advising, and maintenance of student rosters, class recordsand grade completion in accordance with District policy andprocedures.
• Performing departmental duties such as program and curriculumdevelopment, evaluation and revision, and selecting appropriateinstructional materials, and working with administrators and otherfaculty to develop a comprehensive pre-collegiate program.
• Participation in professional activities such as departmentaland campus committee work, faculty peer evaluations, staff meetingsand participation in the governance structure of the College andDistrict.
• Pursuing professional growth activities to remain current indiscipline and teaching methodology.
• Performing professional outreach activities (e.g., working withadministrators and other faculty, as part of course development anddepending on need, by participating in an industry advisorycommittee for a program, working with inter-segmental educationpartners—such as high school, adult school and other colleges—andindustry partners to design and implement effective basic skillscurricula and career pathways in the discipline, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the College.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of any bachelor’s degree from an accredited collegeor university and four years of professional experience in theelectrical trade (including work as an engineer, journey-levelelectrician, or other work in the electrical industry) OR
2. Possession of an associate’s degree from an accredited collegeor university and six years of experience in the electrical trade(including work as an engineer, journey-level electrician, or otherwork in the electrical industry) OR
3. The equivalent qualifications. (Candidates who claimequivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliableas college transcripts, as required on the District EquivalencyApplication Form. Refer to the Equivalency Procedures. This is nota process to waive the minimum qualifications).
4. Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, andunderstanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff,faculty, and students.