Instructor Electrical & Electronics

Accountabilities: Deliver engaging instruction: Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages student participation, curiosity, and a strong understanding of electrical and electronic systems. Provide hands-on technical training: Demonstrate practical techniques for diagnosing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical components and systems. Teach industry-relevant skills: Share knowledge of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical applications, including low-voltage systems and related technologies. Develop student capabilities: Guide learners through individual projects, encourage critical thinking, and help them develop effective approaches to technical problem-solving. Mentor and support students: Provide individualized guidance, patience, and constructive feedback to accommodate different learning styles and help students progress toward their career goals. Contribute to curriculum development: Collaborate with the education team to improve existing courses and develop learning materials that reflect current industry standards, technologies, and practices. Promote a strong safety culture: Teach and reinforce electrical safety procedures, appropriate equipment handling, and industry best practices to maintain a safe learning environment. Support student career readiness: Help students build the practical knowledge, confidence, and professional habits needed to pursue opportunities in electrical and related technical fields. Requirements: Education: High school diploma or GED. Professional experience: At least 4 years of practical electrician-level experience in residential and commercial environments. Electrical expertise: Journeyman-level experience working with low-voltage systems and electrical components. Relevant technical knowledge: Experience in one or more of the following areas: surveillance systems, access controls, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), residential electrical work, commercial electrical work, industrial electrical systems, or electrical technologies. Communication skills: Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to students and collaborate effectively with colleagues. Mentoring ability: A genuine interest in teaching, coaching, and helping others develop practical technical skills. Previous teaching experience is not required. Patience and empathy: Ability to support students with different experience levels and learning needs while creating a welcoming and encouraging classroom environment. Problem-solving skills: Practical troubleshooting abilities and the capacity to demonstrate logical, safety-conscious approaches to diagnosing and resolving electrical issues. Adaptability and willingness to learn: Openness to instructor training, curriculum development, and continuous professional growth. Benefits: Hourly compensation: $36.00–$38.00 per hour. Paid training: Training provided to help qualified technical professionals transition into an instructional role. Weekends off: Regular weekends off. Tuition waiver: Tuition waiver eligibility after six months of employment for the employee and immediate family members at participating UTI and Concorde campuses. Paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave, flexible time off, and holiday programs. Retirement savings: Employer match equal to 50% of the first 6% of employee contributions after 90 days of employment. Paid parental leave: Four weeks of paid leave for birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new child. Health insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for employees and their dependents. Pet insurance: Coverage options for eligible pets through ASPCA. Health plan eligibility: Enrollment eligibility begins on the first day of the month following completion of one full month of employment. Career fulfillment: Opportunity to share industry expertise, mentor aspiring technicians, and contribute to workforce development.