Instructor, Electrical Systems Technology (9 Month)- Grant Funded

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Clinical Laboratory, Conferences, Course Development, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Information Technology & Information Systems, Instructional Design, Laboratory Management, Motor Control Systems, Order Supplies, Physical Demands, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Schematics, Seminars, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Winston-Salem, NC
POSTED
2 days ago

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Instructor, Electrical Systems Technology (9 Month)- Grant Funded Posting Number 2840 Job Schedule Full Time Job Shift Varied OCR Code / Classification 2 - Instructor - Faculty Min Salary Max Salary Work Location Main Campus

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

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, PLC and photovoltaic systems design.

This position is grant-funded through 07/31/2028.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Diploma in Electrical systems Technology or licensed electrical Contractor, or graduate of the four-year FTCC electrical apprenticeship program and Certified as a NCCER instructor with 7 years electrical experience Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a United States Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC.
  • Three years recent, relevant experience as an electrician, or similar job title.
  • Experience with residential, commercial and 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

Preferred Qualifications Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Teaching and Learning:

  • Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the department chairperson and approved by the dean.
  • Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful.
  • Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content covers SACS-approved competencies.
  • Order supplies and materials for labs supervised and prepare lab activities and assignments as needed.
  • Fulfill the duties of clinical or lab instructor in supervision of students as applicable.
  • Assume responsibility for maintaining all required college records including attendance and grade reports, roll books, etc.
  • Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments where applicable.
  • Evaluate student performance using methods appropriate to the course.

Curriculum Development:

  • Maintain, review, and update course descriptions, objectives, and outlines for courses of instruction and develop new courses of study as necessary.
  • Make recommendations to department chairperson for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks for courses of study, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities.
  • Participate in departmental activities relative to revising and updating the program(s) in the area of expertise.
  • Assist with the development of new programs in the area of expertise.

Advising:

  • Provide assistance to advisees.
  • Participate in department, division and college-wide advising activities.
  • Learn and maintain proficiency with program requirements of assigned advisees.
  • Use the computer and the college=s student information system to assist advisees.
  • Follow up on all assigned advisees.
  • Attend training sessions relative to advising.

Professional Development:

  • Develop a professional development plan that is approved by the department chair and then the dean and participate in those activities that achieve approved professional development activities.
  • Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for position.
  • Maintain membership and participation in professional organizations.
  • Read professional literature.
  • Keep abreast of current technology.
  • Attend workshops, conferences, and professional meetings.
  • Participate in on-campus professional development activities.

Institutional Service:

  • Adhere to all institutional policies and procedures.
  • Attend all required department, division, and college-wide meetings.
  • Serve on committees as required.
  • Participate in college-wide activities.

Community Relations:

  • Maintain contact with specialized vocations where applicable.
  • Be alert to public relations opportunities and use these to promote the college and the department.
  • Assist in planning and conducting advisory committee meetings.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
  • The employee will frequently communicate with other employees and students and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  • The employee may need to move around their office and / or campus to attend meetings / classes and to access files, machinery or other job related tools.
  • The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
  • The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies
  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 06/22/2026 Close Date 07/06/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

If you have trouble, please call HR at 336-734-7302. EOE.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Do you have the following: Diploma in Electrical systems Technology or licensed electrical Contractor, or graduate of the four-year FTCC electrical apprenticeship program and Certified as a NCCER instructor with 7 years electrical experience?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you have three years recent, relevant experience as an electrician, or similar job title?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you have experience with residential, commercial and industrial wiring?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you have 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?
  • Yes

  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Professional Certificates
  • Other Document
  • Official Transcripts 1
  • Official Transcripts 2
  • Official Transcripts 3
  • Official Transcripts 4

About the Company

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Forsyth Technical Community College