"Instructor, Electrical Trades (Electrician) ($5,000 Hiring Bonus)"

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will develop, prepare and teach Electrical Systems Technology lecture and laboratory courses within the program. These courses may cover any of the following topics: residential, commercial and industrial wiring, motors, motor controls, switchgears and industrial motor control centers, interpretation of electrical prints, schematics and diagrams, and PLCs.

Education Required

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Systems Technology or a related field from an institutionally accredited college/university or the equivalent (e.g., journeyman apprentice) with the ability to attain a Bachelor’s Degree within 2 years of employment

Education Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited college/university
• Licensed electrician with experience in the commercial industry.

Experience Required

• Three years recent, relevant experience as an electrician, or similar job title.
• Experience with residential, commercial and/or industrial wiring
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in electrical systems technology topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars

Experience Preferred

• More than three years recent, relevant experience as an electrician, or similar job title.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems in commercial buildings, including wiring, lighting, and power distribution.
• Post-secondary teaching experience in Electrical Systems Technology
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:

1. Multi-task
2. Respect Diversity
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):

1. Reporting Requirements
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)
6. eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching
7. eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first semester teaching in that format

Specific Departmental Requirements:

1. May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses
2. Teaching schedule may change semester to semester