Instructor, Electrical Systems Technology & Clean Energy

Instructor, Electrical Systems Technology & Clean Energy

Salary

$43,720.00 Annually

Location

Durham, NC

Job Type

Full-Time Faculty

Job Number

26-27-00012

Division

Academics and Guided Career Pathways

Department

Electrical Systems Technology Program

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

8/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring an instructor of Electrical Systems Technology & Clean Energy in the Electrical Systems Technology Department. The Instructor for Electrical Systems Technology & Clean Energy is responsible for providing instruction in subjects such as AC/DC electricity, wiring concepts, clean energy, and basic manufacturing. The role includes delivering both lecture and lab-based training, maintaining accurate student records, and aligning curriculum with industry needs. The instructor collaborates with the program director to develop and implement relevant training programs, supports customized training for local businesses, and participates in the ongoing enhancement of course delivery methods. The position requires effective communication, organizational skills, and technical proficiency to meet workforce and educational goals.

Examples of Duties

• Offer instruction in areas of AC/DC Electricity, Wiring Concepts, Introduction to Clean Energy, Basic Manufacturing and maintain accurate student records.

• Meet with classes for assigned hours and deliver relevant instruction in lecture and lab settings

• Collaborate with Director to determine training needs, and participate in developing and delivering training that meets those needs.

• Participate in the development, analysis, and implementation of varying methods of course development and maintain records of student attendance and grades according to college and state policy and procedure.

• Provide instruction for customized training for business and industry, and training support to other workforce programs as available.

Minimum Qualifications

An Associates Degree (or higher) in Electrical Systems Technology or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant job experience.

Work Experience:

At least two years of work experience in residential and industrial wiring or a related field.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge and understanding or demonstrated ability to understand technical principles relevant to the assigned class or classes to include Electrical theory and concepts, Clean Energy sector and Basic Manufacturing
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action.
• Ability to make presentations to classroom audiences at an appropriate level.
• Computer proficiency in desktop office applications.
• Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of a community college.
• Working knowledge of the business and industry community within Durham and Orange counties preferred.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift, at times, 20 lbs.
• Good eye/hand dexterity.

Normal Working Hours:

40 hours per week for 9 months. Specific work hours to be determined by the scheduled class hours and by consultation with the supervisor.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our Employee Benefits and Retirement page.

01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than High School
• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

Do you have at least two years of work experience in residential and industrial wiring or a related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have an Associates Degree (or higher) in Electrical Systems Technology or a related field OR do you have an equivalent combination of education and relevant job experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Durham Technical Community College

Address 1637 East Lawson Street

Durham, North Carolina, 27703

Phone 919-536-7244-5101

919-536-7200

Website https://www.durhamtech.edu/