Technical Instructor of Electric Lineworker

Colorado Mesa University; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University seeks an experienced instructor for its CMU Tech Electric Lineworker Campus. The 11‑month appointment will teach career and technical courses, develop curricula, and manage program operations, including equipment and budget needs.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on linework experience, strong teaching ability, and the capacity to engage with students, industry partners, and educators across campus. Salary aligns with market expectations and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Certificate from an accredited institution in a related field.
• Minimum of 4,000 hours of electric line working experience in the last 7 years.
• Ability to utilize PowerPoint and LMS to maintain grades and content.
• Evidence of teaching ability and/or previous teaching experience as a lineman.

Responsibilities

• Teach 15 credit hours per semester and maintain 5 office hours per week.
• Develop innovative curriculum meeting diverse student needs.
• Coordinate industry engagement and advisory activities with local employers.
• Assist in recruitment, advisement, and placement for students.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Organizational skills

Education

Certificate in related field

Associate degree or higher in related field

4,000 hours electric line work experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Learning Management System

Job description

ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCY ABOUT THIS POSITION Summary: Do you have a passion for sharing your craft and teaching the next generation? If you have experience as an electric lineworker and a heart for students, we would love for you to join our family of exceptional instructors. The successful candidate will teach career and technical courses and perform administrative work at the CMU Tech Electric Lineworker Campus. This is an 11-month appointment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other related duties may be assigned.
• Teach 15 credit hours per semester and maintain 5 hours of office hours per week.
• Work independently, as well as in collaboration with colleagues, to develop innovative curriculum which meets the needs of our diverse population of students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and experience in the field of electric lineworking, using the most current equipment, and other technology to enhance instruction in necessary areas.
• Working knowledge and skill of up-to-date industrial trade principles, methods, and techniques.
• Determine program needs, maintain equipment, and maintain program budget.
• The successful applicant will positively interact with students, business and industry representatives, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the public in a professional manner.
• Assist in recruitment, advisement, placement, development of cooperative work experience opportunities for students and follow-up of students.
• Serve as representative of the department by participating in committees, task forces, and events at the campus, college, and/or state levels.
• Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Coordinate industry engagement with local employers for advisory committee, internship, and other industry specific needs.
• Perform all responsibilities and instructional duties in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations as well as CMU/CMU Tech policies and procedures.
• Ensure the maintenance of appropriate approvals & accreditation, maintain and develop the curriculum in step with industry and state requirements.
• Other duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position reports to the Director of Instruction. Position may require training and supervision of part‑time instructors.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Certificate from an accredited institution in related field.
• Minimum of 4,000 hours of experience in electric line working in the last 7 years.

PREFERRED

• Associates degree or higher in related field.
• Supervisory experience.
• Evidence of teaching ability and or previous teaching experience as a lineman.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Ability to utilize PowerPoint, Learning Management System technology to maintain grades and content.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to apply accounting models and mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, to interpret an extensive variety of legal and regulatory documents and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee typically performs the duties of the job in an open office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud at times, with several disruptions throughout the day.

Salary: $85,000-$92,500 Commensurate with education and experience.

Excellent health and retirement benefits package:

This position will remain open until filled. Applications received by 9/30 will receive priority consideration, and applications received after that date will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Contact: Kelly Reuss, [e-mail]

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.

A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state‑of‑the‑art campus. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings. Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands. The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world‑class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross‑country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.