Electrician Trainee Adjunct Assistant Professor

Electrician Trainee Adjunct Assistant Professor

Salary

$50.06 - $151.81 Hourly

Location

(ARC) 4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841

Job Type

Faculty - ADJ

Job Number

REQ02032

College

American River College

Department

ARC Technical and Vocational

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

LRCFT

Beginning (on or about)

01/04/2027

Ending Date

06/30/2027

Hours per Week

To be determined.

Campus Website

https://arc.losrios.edu/about-us/mission-vision-and-values

Work Schedule

To be determined. The assignment may include day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend, and/or off-campus classes/hours.

Additional Salary Information

Initial salary within a given range varies, depending upon current classification and salary placement.

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Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Program Description:

This program provides instruction in the installation, operation, and maintenance of residential and commercial electrical distribution systems. Topics include safety training, AC/DC electrical theory, metering, electronics, use of electrical codes, raceways, conductors, grounding, motors, transformers, fire alarm systems, fiber optics, and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. It complies with state regulations to become an electrician trainee - see the California Department of Industrial Relations electrician trainee guide. Upon completion of the program, students may find employment in the following industry sectors: government, residential and commercial construction and maintenance, utilities, and facilities management.

Position Salary Information:

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• ELTRN 110 Electrician Trainee I
• ELTRN 111 Electrician Trainee II
• ELTRN 120 Electrician Trainee III
• ELTRN 121 Electrician Trainee IV
• ELTRN 130 Electrician Trainee V
• ELTRN 131 Electrician Trainee VI
• ELTRN 180 Electrical Workers State Certification Preparation

The responsibilities included, but not limited to:

• Serving as a subject matter expert in the identification, design, and development of curriculum for teaching skills for entry-level electrical installations.
• Instructing Electrician Trainees about the Electrical industry by creating instructional support materials and using a variety of training methods and delivery options including classroom activities, lab exercises, and simulations.
• Using appropriate assessment methodologies including examinations and practical hands-on proficiencies relating to the installation and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Maintaining required student records and submitting appropriate reports.
• Interacting with staff, team members, managers, trainees, and other training professionals and consultants to embed applications and techniques into the curriculum and lab experiences.
• Maintaining and emphasizing safe working conditions and ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and practices, both in the classroom and on the job site.
• Identifying and purchasing equipment required in support of the instructional program.
• Participating in advisory committees.
• Performing other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge:

• Licensed by the State of California as a General Electrician.
• Of the Electrical trade, training, instructional design, and education technologies as related to residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations and troubleshooting.
• Of computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.

Skill and Ability to:

• Design and develop course curriculum and lesson plans and deliver training using a variety of teaching methodologies and media as it relates to the Electrical trade.
• Safely utilize applicable tools and equipment.
• Assess student performance and progress and provide appropriate feedback.
• Enter and retrieve data or information using a computer and utilize appropriate software applications.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Understand and comply with ARC/Los Rios policies and standards for workplace health and safety.
• Work independently and/or as a member of a team.
• Interact with other employees and members of the public.
• Solve problems and use good judgment.
• Function effectively in a fast-paced environment.

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage:

• ARC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

• Have a bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience; OR, any associate degree and six years of professional experience; OR the equivalent. Professional experience must be directly related to the assignment being taught. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
• Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

• Los Rios Community College District Application
• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)
• Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable - see Minimum Qualification Requirements)

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Degree titles must match the stated qualifications exactly (word-for-word).

• If the degree title differs, or if it contains added, missing, or rearranged words, applicants must submit a completed Equivalency Determination Request Form for the application to be considered. See the Equivalency Determination Process webpage for details.

• Example: If a master's in Psychology is required but your transcript lists Counseling Psychology, and that title is not listed in the Minimum Qualifications, an Equivalency Determination Request Form must be submitted.

• Previously granted equivalency in the discipline applying for must be attached for verification. Email hr-recruitment@losrios.edu for a replacement copy.

Transcript Requirements:

• Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institution or approved foreign evaluation agency.
• Foreign transcripts are not accepted. For coursework and degrees completed outside the U.S., upload a foreign transcript evaluation.
• Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
• If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor's and a master's), separate transcripts for each degree must be included.
• Transcripts must clearly identify the institutions name, degree title, major and/or certifications. Highlight or circle this information.
• Transcripts must indicate whether each degree is completed (confer date) or in progress.
• If the degree is in progress, the application must state the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.
• Only official or unofficial transcripts are accepted to verify education. Graduate advising documents, grade reports, course listings, diplomas, and similar materials will not be accepted in place of transcripts.
• Applicants are responsible for concealing any sensitive information from their transcripts, such as full birthdate, social, or other personal data, if preferred not to disclose.

Additional Instructions:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications that state "see other documents" such as "see resume" or "see transcripts," will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.

Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalSTRS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments.

To learn more about the benefits available to you click the link below.

Click Here for the Adjunct Faculty Employees Benefits Guide.

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Faculty Minimum Qualifications Questionnaire: Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this faculty position by selecting the option that best describes your qualifications. Minimum Qualifications: Have a bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience; OR, any associate degree and six years of professional experience; OR the equivalent*. NOTE: Professional experience must be directly related to the assignment being taught.

• I hold a completed Bachelors degree (or higher) and at least two (2) years of related professional experience.
• I hold a completed Bachelors degree (or higher) but DO NOT have at least two (2) years of related professional experience and am NOT applying for Equivalency.
• I hold a completed Associates degree and at least six (6) years of related professional experience.
• I hold a completed Associates degree but DO NOT have at least six (6) years of related professional experience and am NOT applying for Equivalency.
• I am applying for Equivalency and have attached my Equivalency Review Request Form to my application.
• I have already been granted Equivalency for this discipline and have attached my previously approved Equivalency documentation to my application.
• I do NOT meet any stated minimum qualifications and am NOT applying for Equivalency.

Required Question

Employer Los Rios Community College District (CA)

Address 1919 Spanos Ct

Sacramento, California, 95825

Phone (916) 568-3020

Website https://losrios.edu/