Electrical Technology Instructor
Location: Arkansas City Main Campus - Arkansas City, KS · Type: Full
Time · Category: Education
Description
Electrical Technology Instructor
Date: March 2025
Position Type: Full Time Faculty
Position Status: Salary/Exempt
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Location: Arkansas City Main Campus – Arkansas City, KS
Department: Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Reports To: Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department Chair
Job Summary:
Cowley College's Career and Technical Education department is seeking a full-
time Electrical Technology Instructor for our Electrical Technology program.
Under the supervision of the Department Chair, the Electrical Technology
Instructor is responsible for the classes in the program, to include course
approval, scheduling, recruiting, laboratory training, safety, presenting
lecture material, providing constructive feedback to students and faculty,
coordinating logistical matters, developing, assessing, verifying and
coordinating student progress. The Instructor is responsible for maintaining
standards set by Cowley College, Technical Education Authority, and the Kansas
Board of Regents (KBOR).
Position Duties:
Assists in administration and organization of the Electrical Technology
program.
Aids coordinating the courses of the Electrical Technology program, to
include course approval, scheduling, laboratory training, presenting
lecture material, provides constructive feedback to students, coordinating
logistical matters, assess and verifies skill performance, and meets with
students at internship sites.
Maintain standards set by CCCC, TEA, and KBOR.
Aids in providing leadership in the Electrical Technology program to
facilitate coursework.
Assists with the recruitment & placement for all Electrical Technology
students in the certificate and AAS degrees of Electrical Technology
program.
Assists with the evaluation and modification of existing course procedures
as needed, and development of new course procedures to gain Board of
Regents approval.
Must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance,
including, but not limited to attendance standards and work deadlines;
beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where
applicable.
Must maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships
with employees, vendors and/or any other representatives of external
organization.
Assists in coordinating two annual advisory committee meetings including
but not limited to development of the committee, review of industry
standards, review of academic compliance to required standards.
Assume other related duties as assigned by the Career & Technical
Education Department Chair.
Comply with all College policies and procedures.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of teaching methodologies and practice.
Valid Kansas driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to prepare accurate reports.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently in stressful situations.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with students,
representatives of other organizations, and the public.
Understanding of and commitment to quality improvement.
Knowledge of Carpentry, Construction and technical aspects used in the
industry.
Required Education and Experience:
High School Graduate or GED completer.
Bachelor's Degree and/or applicable college-level course work or
appropriate training/experience with a minimum of 4,000 contact hours of
work experience as an electrician. Military experience strongly
considered.
Extensive knowledge of Electrical Technology systems and equipment
including equipment maintenance, installation, quality control, and
operation monitoring.
Valid industry-recognized credentials in Electrical Technology (i.e.
Apprentice Electrician, Master Electrician, etc).
Supervisory Requirements: None.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; ability to move freely
around the campus and outreach centers;
physical ability to work on Electrical equipment, ability to lift up to 50
pounds; ability to bend, stoop, reach and grasp
as required to perform responsibilities; ability to drive motor vehicle; and
ability to work on the computer for long
periods of time.
Work Environment:
Work performed in a classroom and shop floor environment.
Benefits
KPERS Benefits: KPERS Retirement, Long Term Disability, Basic Life and
Death.
Benefits Stipend: $920/Month Medical and Dental Stipend (Optional
FSA/HSA).
Voluntary Benefits: Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Accident, Cancer,
and 403(b).
Additional Benefits/Perks: Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, Employee
Assistance Program, Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness
Center Membership, and many others.
