Electrical Technician Lead Instructor

Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs (employee, spouse, and dependent). Tuition discount opportunities for select on-line Lindenwood University degrees for employees that qualify. Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, and 403b retirement plan. Eleven Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Thursday – Friday), Christmas Eve and Christmas Days (as observed), and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (as observed).

Full-Time | Salaried

Schedule:

3-4 Classes Per 6-Week Module Compensation:
Competitive Salary Based on Electrical Trade Knowledge, Teaching Experience, and Leadership Benefits:
Eligible for full-time employee benefits package Educational leadership and instructional experience required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of electrical trade experience or equivalent.
• Working knowledge across a broad range of electrical technician subjects to support varying classes.
• Prior teaching, training, or mentoring experience in a trade or educational setting (helpful, but not required).
• Completion of a recognized electrical trade program (helpful, but not required).
• Michigan Journeyman Electrician License (helpful, but not required).
• Successful completion of a background check in accordance with Dorsey College policies.

The Electrical Technician Lead Instructor serves as the instructional leader of the Dorsey College Electrical Technician Program, delivering high-quality instruction across multiple course subjects while providing campus-level program oversight, curriculum support, and mentorship to fellow instructors. This role requires deep knowledge of the electrical trade across all course subjects, classroom and instructional management experience, and a proven ability to lead within an educational setting.

The Lead Instructor is committed to student success, program excellence, and maintaining a motivating, professional, and inclusive learning environment.

• Plan and deliver classroom lessons and hands-on labs across multiple course subjects. Connect electrical theory to real-world work and adapt instruction to students’ learning needs and skill levels.
• Demonstrate electrical techniques, troubleshooting, safe work practices, and proper use of tools, test equipment, and materials. Teach the National Electrical Code (NEC) and relevant industry standards.
• Prepare materials and a safe, organized lab. Inspect equipment and report problems. Maintain a respectful classroom and apply attendance and conduct policies fairly.
• Evaluate student work and provide timely grades and feedback. Support struggling students, follow up with absent students, and refer students to campus resources as needed.
• Lead, mentor, and support full-time and adjunct instructors. Help orient new instructors, observe classes, and provide constructive feedback. Coordinate class coverage and scheduling.

• Work with the Program Director on course sequencing, materials, assessments, and program improvement. Review student outcomes and retention with the Program Director and Academic Dean to recommend improvements.
• Use online tools to organize courses, communicate with students, and maintain attendance and grades. Submit required records and reports. Communicate student, instructor, and program needs to campus leadership.
• Work with campus teams to support enrollment, retention, and job placement. Participate in required meetings and campus events. Substitute for unavailable instructors when your existing…