Part-Time Electrical Instructor—Hands-On Lab & Safety

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 1,102,080 - 1,299,076; Part time

Job summary

Daley College in Chicago is seeking a Part-Time Electrical Instructor to teach entry-level electrician skills and support student success in a hands-on learning environment.

The role emphasizes safety, code compliance, and clear assessment and feedback. A related degree or Journeyman Card is required, plus teaching or supervisory experience. Salary is paid per contact hour with benefits per college policy.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent credit hours in a related field from an accredited college or university, or a Certificate in the related field with years of related experience; OR Journeyman Card OR two industry-recognized credentials.
• Five to seven years of electrical experience preferred.
• Active Journeyman Card preferred.
• Teaching or supervisory experience preferred.
• Work experience in a teaching environment preferred.
• Knowledge of current safety standards related to the classroom/shop and building maintenance trade.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems such as Brightspace preferred.
• Exhibit sensitivity to a multicultural student population and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, work under pressure, and exercise flexibility as needed.
• Ability to promote cooperation between students and educational personnel and to conduct verbal and written instructions with proper assistance to the instructor.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to new tasks with little notice.
• Ability to work with a diverse population and operate related tools and equipment of the assigned class.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on training for entry-level electrician skills.
• Instruct students about OSHA safety and the National Electrical Code compliance.
• Supervise students in classroom, laboratory, and shop areas.
• Assist students in understanding lesson plans and project objectives; provide feedback.
• Prepare, maintain, distribute, and collect equipment and supplies required to meet objectives.
• Develop and revise courses and instructional materials as necessary.
• Supervise cleaning and trash removal from training/shop area.
• Create a purposeful, orderly learning environment.
• Assist in solving student issues and maintain attendance records.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and planning sessions.
• Adhere to policies and procedures and CCC standards.

Skills

Teaching experience

Oral and written communication

Safety awareness

Multitasking

Adaptability

Independent work

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Journeyman Card

Two industry-recognized credentials

Tools

Brightspace LMS

Job description

Daley College in Chicago is seeking a Part-Time Electrical Instructor to teach entry-level electrician skills and support student success in a hands-on learning environment.

The role emphasizes safety, code compliance, and clear assessment and feedback. A related degree or Journeyman Card is required, plus teaching or supervisory experience. Salary is paid per contact hour with benefits per college policy.