Electricity/Electronics Instructor Tenure Track - Laney College ** FOR INTERNAL FULL-TIME FACULTY

College Information

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Laney College

Laney College, in the heart of vibrant, multicultural downtown Oakland, features the cosmopolitan atmosphere and human energy of a big-city university. Laney is adjacent to the Oakland Museum of California, blocks from historic Chinatown and a pleasant stroll from Lake Merritt.

Since 1948, Laney has provided educational opportunities to students throughout the East Bay and beyond. Serving approximately 14,000 students each semester, Laney reflects the incredible diversity of the community that surrounds it and provides opportunities to traditionally underserved populations. Dozens of languages are spoken on Laney’s campus each day.

The school boasts a proven track record of success with exceptional educational programs. The college was given full accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) in summer 2009 – a distinction awarded to only five community colleges out of the 27 reviewed that year. In addition, Laney ranks among the top community colleges in California in transferring students to U.C. Berkeley.

Position Information

Job Title
Electricity/Electronics Instructor Tenure Track - Laney College ** FOR INTERNAL FULL-TIME FACULTY APPLICANTS**

Time Base
1.0 FTE 10 months

Compensation
$72,148 - $97,444/Year Initial salary placement is commensurate with experience and educational background.

Position Type
Academic

Department
Instructional-VP (551)

City
Oakland

State
CA

Job Description Summary

In compliance with Article 9 of the agreement between the PFT and the District, only probationary and tenured faculty are invited to apply to the following full-time, tenure-track faculty vacancies. This listing is being posted for ten (10) working days. If interested, you must submit ALL required application materials by midnight on the stated deadline. Instructors are expected to use and keep abreast of advanced teaching methods, including the use of current and future technologies to support student learning and career objectives.

Duties & 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 in accordance with established course outlines.
• Responsible for teaching a regular classroom assignment consisting of a minimum of 15 equated teaching hours per week including ongoing assessment of student learning, tracking student progress, maintaining required grade and attendance records, and submitting records on time in the manner required.
• 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, certificates and licenses.
• Develop and maintain an effective industry advisory board.
• Assist with the placement of students in industry by interfacing with industry partners and referring students to openings.
• Identify equipment and supply needs of the department, secure quotes from suppliers, and help maintain inventory of equipment and supplies needed for instruction.
• Develop and offer distance education or hybrid courses in the discipline as appropriate.
• Assess course and program level learning outcomes and develop and implement instructional improvement strategies.
• Perform professional outreach activities including working with high 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 and equitably.
• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic and personnel records, and submit them according to published deadlines.
• Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations and promptly return them to students.
• Post and maintain required office hours in accordance with the prevailing 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 full professional service week that may include, but is not limited to:

• Teaching, teaching preparation, maintenance of office hours and student advising, and maintenance of student rosters, class records and grade completion in accordance with District policy and procedures.
• Performing departmental duties such as program and curriculum development, evaluation and revision, and selecting appropriate instructional materials, and working with administrators and other faculty to develop a comprehensive pre-collegiate program.
• Participation in professional activities such as departmental and campus committee work, faculty peer evaluations, staff meetings and participation in the governance structure of the College and District.
• Pursuing professional growth activities to remain current in discipline and teaching methodology.
• Performing professional outreach activities (e.g., working with administrators and other faculty, as part of course development and depending on need, by participating in an industry advisory committee for a program, working with inter-segmental education partners—such as high school, adult school and other colleges—and industry partners to design and implement effective basic skills curricula 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 college or university and four years of professional experience in the electrical trade (including work as an engineer, journey-level electrician, or other work in the electrical industry).
2. OR Possession of an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and six years of experience in the electrical trade (including work as an engineer, journey-level electrician, or other work in the electrical industry).
3. OR The equivalent qualifications. (Candidates who claim equivalency must provide conclusive evidence, as clear and reliable as college transcripts, as required on the District Equivalency Application Form. Refer to the Equivalency Procedures. This is not a process to waive the minimum qualifications).
4. Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.

Application Deadline Date
April 1, 2026

Open Date
03/18/2026