Industrial Technology (electrical systems & PLCs) Instructor - Part-time

Wenatchee Valley College; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits after second-conse

Ability to stack workloads with other

Job summary

Wenatchee Valley College seeks a part-time instructor for the Industrial Technology program, focusing on electrical systems, industrial controls, and PLCs. The role involves hands-on, high-quality instruction and engaging students pursuing technical careers in a dynamic, in-demand field.

Ideal candidates bring an associates degree or journey-level status, five years of related experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• An associates degree and/ or “journey level” status in a trade.
• At least five years of professional experience in industrial technology, electrical systems, automation, or related fields.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, or design of electrical or control systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or modify course content including syllabi, presentations and lessons, in accordance with college course outlines.
• Provide appropriately challenging instruction for assigned courses using varying modalities, including preparation for educational activities, evaluation of students’ work, and consultations with students to help them realize their full potential as learners.
• Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college.
• Give timely feedback and progress reports to students during the quarter and submit final grades at the end of the quarter.
• Ensure timely student communication.
• Maintain office hours.
• Work cooperatively within the department and college community and attend department chair meetings.
• Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias, and demonstrate a respect for the dignity of everyone.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Associates degree or journey level status in a trade

Job description

Industrial Technology (electrical systems & PLCs) Instructor

Wenatchee Valley College is seeking a part-time instructor to teach in the Industrial Technology program with a focus on electrical systems, industrial controls, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). This program prepares students for careers in electrical maintenance, automation, manufacturing, and related industrial settings.

We are looking for an enthusiastic instructor with professional expertise who can provide high-quality instruction and hands‑on learning opportunities to students pursuing technical careers in this dynamic and high‑demand field.

Note: Employment of individuals who reside outside the state of Washington requires prior approval from both human resources and the college president. Absent such approval, the college will not hire out-of-state employees.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare or modify course content including syllabi, presentations and lessons, in accordance with college course outlines.
• Provide appropriately challenging instruction for assigned courses using varying modalities, including preparation for educational activities, evaluation of students’ work, and consultations with students to help them realize their full potential as learners.
• Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college.
• Give timely feedback and progress reports to students during the quarter and submit final grades at the end of the quarter.
• Ensure timely student communication.
• Maintain office hours.
• Work cooperatively within the department and college community and attend department chair meetings.
• Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias, and demonstrate a respect for the dignity of everyone.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An associates degree and/ or “journey level” status in a trade.
• At least five years of professional experience in industrial technology, electrical systems, automation, or related fields.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, or design of electrical or control systems.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching or training experience in a college, apprenticeship, or industry setting.
• Industry-recognized certifications in electrical, controls, automation, or related technical areas.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor controls, industrial wiring, and instrumentation.

• Experience utilizing a Learning Management System, such as Canvas.
• Successful experience teaching, especially at the college level.

The Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate:

• Effective listening and customer service when working with others.
• Excellent customer service skills; including establishing, building, and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
• Professional and courteous interactions with students, faculty, and staff.
• An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
• Ethics and integrity. dynamic, non‑traditional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
• Experience using computers as an instructional aid in and out of the classroom to enhance learning.

Application and Selection Procedure:

Complete application packages must include the following:

• Complete Wenatchee Valley College online application.
• Upload a cover letter that specifically describes how your educational background and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. (five pages max)
• Upload a resume. (five pages max)
• Upload copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended (unofficial are fine).
• Three professional references.

Interviews may include a teaching demonstration on a topic selected by the interview committee.

It is your responsibility to submit all required application materials before the deadline. Please do not send student evaluations, reference letters or other unsolicited materials. They will not be shared with the screening committee and cannot be returned to you. Only finalists may be asked to send additional materials.

Attachments from prior applications will not upload automatically to your new application. Should you have difficulties uploading your documents, please contact NeoGov Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627 for assistance.

Complete applications will screened weekly and continue until the position is closed.

Pay:

The pay for classes depends on the number of credits and instructional mode (lab, lecture or a combination).

• In general, each lecture credit is one hour a week and paid at $124.76 per hour ($1372.40 per credit). For example, if the class was five credits, it would meet five hours per week and be paid at 55 hours for the quarter and the salary would be approximately $6,862.
• Each lab credit is two hours and paid at $62.38 per hour. Therefore, if the class was a three-credit lab, it would meet six hours per week a be paid at 66 hours for the quarter and the pay would be approximately $4,117.

Other Benefits:

• Part-time faculty may become eligible for healthcare and retirement benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half-time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education.
• Half time is determined based on each institution's definition of full time (7.5 credits for WVC).
• Members may 'stack' workloads between other qualifying colleges.