Job Description
Position Details
Position Requirements Job Title Part-time Faculty Pool - Electrical Apprenticeship Instructor Department Academics SC Location Sheridan Posting Category Adjunct Desired Start Date 01/02/2025 Hourly Rate (if applicable) Hiring Range $1000/credit hr Full Salary Range Benefits Summary
This is a part-time, non-benefited position.
Part-time faculty are eligible for 25% NWCCD tuition discount for the employee during the semester teaching.
Months Worked Annually NA Typical Work Schedule
This is an ONGOING recruitment. This IS NOT a remote position. Our adjunct faculty application is open to all disciplines. We accept part-time faculty applications all year long; when a department or division has a need to fill, they refer to the “pool” of part-time faculty applications on file. Although we may not have an immediate opening, we practice ongoing recruitment to attract exceptional faculty who have experience successfully teaching both in the classroom and online. We also plan to expand our course offerings at a growing number of partner campuses. We are actively recruiting exceptional faculty to teach in many disciplines
Position Information
Posting Number 20150888P Job Posting Date 09/19/2024 Initial Review Date 10/14/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Job Summary
An Electrical Apprenticeship Faculty member plays a crucial role in training and educating apprentices in the electrical field. This position combines instructional responsibilities with hands-on training to prepare apprentices for successful careers as skilled electricians. This part-time position focuses on delivering quality instruction, providing mentorship, and supporting apprentices’ learning through practical and theoretical coursework.
This Adjunct Faculty position offers an exciting opportunity to share your expertise and passion for electrical apprenticeship training. If you are dedicated to fostering learning, possess relevant industry experience, and enjoy working with apprentices to help them succeed in their careers, we encourage you to apply and join our team committed to excellence in career and technical education.
Qualifications Reports To Dean of Career & Technical Education Education/Qualifications
- An associate’s degree or higher degree in an electrical field is preferred.
- A minimum of 8 years of progressive industry experience in the electrical wiring industry, 4 years must be documented as a licensed journeyman and 567 hours of related electrical classroom instruction.
- A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of items 1 and 2 above.
- Master Electrician license preferred.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, codes, standards, and safety practices.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate apprentices in a classroom and hands-on environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse academic environment.
- Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in education and the workplace.
- Ability to adapt teaching methods and curriculum to accommodate different learning styles and educational backgrounds.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to enhance course content, lesson plans, and instructional resources to integrate new technologies, and to update curriculum to reflect advancements in the field and assessment of student learning objectives (SLOs).
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the needs of apprentices and ensure alignment with program objectives
- Deliver engaging and interactive lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on training sessions to apprentices.
- Teach courses in electrical theory, wiring methods, electrical code, safety practices, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Evaluate apprentices’ performance through assignments, quizzes, exams, and practical assessments.
- Provide timely feedback to apprentices on their progress and areas for improvement.
- Offer guidance and support to apprentices regarding academic and career development.
- Assist apprentices in understanding and applying electrical principles and techniques in real-world settings.
- Stay informed about industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes relevant to the electrical field.
- Collaborate with industry partners, electrical contractors, and professional associations to enhance apprenticeship training opportunities.
- Collaborate with other teaching professionals at this institution and within industry.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
- Vision: Close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception, as well as the ability to adjust focus
- Must be able to lift 60 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
- Must possess physical ability to perform the typical duties of a fabricator: kneeling, crouching, stooping, bending, and twisting.
- May need to operate materials handling equipment.
- May work in environments with moderate or loud noise.
- Must be available to meet course training schedule. Schedule may include day, evening, fully online, hybrid (partially online), and/or weekend courses.
- Work will primarily be in classrooms and laboratories equipped with advanced manufacturing equipment.
- Part-time faculty meetings are conducted the week prior to the semester start. Course outlines of record, student learning outcomes to be assessed, and department policies will be provided or reviewed.
- May include part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as needed basis.
- Supervisory and Management Responsibility:
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and apprentice progress.
- Participate in program meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities as required.
- Report apprentice progress to appropriate agency(ies) and industry sponsors.
About Northern Wyoming Community College District
NWCCD welcomes all learners, empowers student success, encourages and strengthens community development. Faculty members work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment, partnering within and across departments to ensure that each student has the support, tools and resources they need to be successful. Our rich academic traditions and strong reputation make NWCCD’s Sheridan College and Sheridan College in Johnson County ideal places for students seeking associate degrees and certificates, transferring to four-year colleges and universities, preparing for the workforce, or pursuing lifelong learning opportunities.
Experience - A minimum of 8 years of progressive industry experience in the electrical wiring industry, 4 years must be documented as a licensed journeyman and 567 hours of related electrical classroom instruction. Can be combined with education to meet requirement.
- Prior teaching experience or training in vocational education is preferred.
- Experience with online teaching platforms and instructional technologies for hybrid or online courses (preferred).
Special Instructions to Applicants
Resume
OR Curriculum Vitae required.
All interested applicants must complete an online Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty Application located on our Employment Web site at All required documents must also be submitted (may be attached online). Any inquiries may be directed to:
Office of Human Resources
Northern Wyoming Community College District
1 Whitney Way
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 675-0572
NWCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All NWCCD job postings are contingent on funding. Transcripts will be required and may be attached to your online application documents under “Transcripts” and for additional space, under “Other Documents” or emailed to: HR@sheridan.edu. Letters of recommendation are highly recommended and can be attached to your online application documents (up to three letters), or may be sent to Human Resources at HR@sheridan.edu.
Job Duties These are the job duties for required of the position.
Percentage of time 85 Responsibility/Duty
Curriculum development and instruction
Percentage of time 10 Responsibility/Duty
Student support and advising
Percentage of time 5 Responsibility/Duty
Industry and collegiate engagement
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Optional Documents - Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
- Other Documents
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time, For contractors, Apprenticeship, Work at office, Immediate start, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,