Electrical Trades Instructor

American Institute, founded in 1924 as the Hartford Secretarial School, provides hands‑on training for careers in the world of business, legal, allied healthcare, diagnostic medical sonography, and information technology. Recognizing our single, well‑defined teaching mission: reflecting job market demands with flexibility in identifying and incorporating new programs to give our graduates an edge in today’s competitive job market.

At the American Institute, we foster the next generation of professionals by offering meaningful instructional opportunities.

As an Adjunct team member, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 18 years of age)

An Electrical Trades Instructor plays a vital role in fulfilling the school's mission and objectives. This involves teaching electrical trade courses, providing mentorship, and evaluating student performance. By delivering engaging lessons and offering personalized guidance, the instructor ensures students achieve academic success and personal growth, contributing to a successful academic program and the overall development of each student.

• Provide comprehensive instruction for courses within the specified program.
• Collaborate with the Program Director/Director of Education to contribute to course development, including creating course descriptions, syllabi, reviewing textbooks, and evaluating equipment.
• Regularly update these plans to incorporate new teaching methods and address students' needs, ensuring lessons remain effective and engaging.
• Engage Students: Create a classroom environment that promotes academic growth and professional development.
• Keep the DOE informed about student progress, including academic performance and attendance, especially if there are trends that could hinder educational foundations.
• Offer additional support to students struggling with coursework.
• Monitor Student Progress: Maintain accurate records of student attendance and academic performance.
• Advise students with minor issues affecting their education.
• Grade and return quizzes, tests, and lab assignments promptly within 48 hours, and ensure final grades are submitted within 48 hours after the term ends.
• Support Student Success: Utilize instructional and audiovisual aids, and all available online resources.
• Demonstrate the use of community resources by arranging guest speakers, field trips, and class participation in community service events.
• Enhance the curriculum as needed by creating assignments, worksheets, notes, tests, answer keys, and activities.
• Maintain Professionalism: Adhere to policies, maintain an up‑to‑date faculty file, and communicate effectively with program leadership and students per established expectations and timelines.
• Pursue professional growth by attending in‑service training, continuing education seminars, and faculty meetings.

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 3 years of verifiable experience directly related to residential, commercial, or industrial electrical work, alarm systems, control systems or a combination of these areas.
• Prior teaching experience preferred but not required.

• Demonstrate knowledge of and carefully follow all applicable federal and state compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations and internal policies.
• Effectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly elevate any concerns to the Compliance department.

• This is an on‑campus position.
• A home office setup, quiet place to work, and ability to hard wire into high‑speed internet connection may be required.
• May require setup of computer equipment; accommodations available upon request.

Final date to receive applications: 05/07/2026

Anticipated starting salary is based on experience and qualifications.

Compensation Range: $35 - $49 USD

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