Electrician Instructor

Salary: $49,428.00 - $65,286.00 Annually
Location : Ed Wood Center 2000 Career Ave Sioux Falls, SD, SD
Job Type: Full-Time Instructor
Job Number: 00343
Division: Academic Affairs
Opening Date: 03/20/2026


Position Summary


The Electrician Instructor delivers high-quality, industry-aligned training that prepares students to master core electrical skills, meet program and licensure expectations, and apply the National Electrical Code (NEC) in real-world scenarios. The instructor develops and maintains current curriculum and hands-on lab experiences, supports program and institutional initiatives, and collaborates with industry, colleagues, and community partners to strengthen workforce alignment and student success. This role also upholds Southeast Technical College's values through professional conduct and continuous improvement while engaging in ongoing professional development to maintain technical expertise and instructional effectiveness. For more information regarding this position, please contact the hiring manager, Jason Merritt, at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Essential Functions

• Academic Excellence & Instructional Effectiveness
  1. Deliver high-quality, industry-aligned instruction that prepares students to meet program outcomes, workforce expectations, and licensure requirements.
  2. Develop, update, and deliver curriculum and instructional materials including syllabi, labs, and hands-on activities that reflect current industry standards and support student skill development.
  3. Use effective instructional strategies and technologies to promote student engagement and achievement.
  4. Design, administer, and evaluate assessments to measure learning and technical competency, using results and student feedback to improve instruction and curriculum.
  5. Maintain accurate academic records, grading, and documentation in compliance with institutional and accreditation requirements.
• Service to Program and Institution
  1. Contribute to program success through student recruitment, advising, retention initiatives, and outreach activities.
  2. Participate in program development, accreditation activities, advisory committees, and continuous improvement processes.
  3. Serve on institutional committees, workgroups, or task forces as assigned.
  4. Collaborate with colleagues across departments to support interdisciplinary learning, student success initiatives, and institutional priorities.
  5. Build and maintain partnerships with industry, K-12 schools, community organizations, and employers to enhance program visibility and workforce alignment.
• Professional Development & Industry Engagement
  1. Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain technical expertise, instructional effectiveness, and industry credentials as required by the program.
  2. Participate in workshops, conferences, certifications, trainings, or coursework relevant to teaching, technology, and the instructor's discipline.
  3. Apply new knowledge, skills, and best practices to instruction, curriculum, and program improvement.
• Institutional Values & Professional Conduct
  1. Demonstrate Southeast Technical College's Core Values through instructional practices, service, and professional interactions.
  2. Comply with college policies, accreditation requirements, safety standards, and ethical guidelines.
• Program-specific Functions
  1. Provide hands-on training in core electrical skills, including installation and maintenance of wiring, circuits, panel boards, load centers, and electrical equipment used in residential, commercial, and farmstead settings.
  2. Teach students to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical diagrams, ensuring they can accurately locate outlets, circuits, and equipment during new construction and troubleshooting scenarios.
  3. Deliver instruction on the National Electrical Code (NEC) and industry safety standards, guiding students in proper code application, electrical safety practices, and compliant installation methods.
  4. Train students in electrical diagnostics and problem-solving, including troubleshooting components, applying testing equipment, and completing repair or wiring tasks that mirror real-world jobsite expectations.
• Other Duties as Assigned
  1. Perform other related duties as assigned in support of student success, program quality, and the mission of Southeast Technical College.

Position Qualifications

• Education: AAS in Electrician or Diploma with minimum work experience required.
• Experience: Combination of degree and work experience as journeyman required. Journeyman or higher state license required.
• Other requirements:
  1. Computer skills: Ability to use email systems, word processing, and spreadsheet software
  2. Communication: ability to actively listen and to effectively communicate with others through written and oral communication
  3. Leadership: ability to make decisions, delegate tasks, be innovative, negotiate, problem solve, build teams through coaching and development, resolve conflicts, hold yourself and other accountable, and work under pressure.

Journeyman or higher state license required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment


Work is performed primarily in a classroom, a lab, and an office setting, with occasional travel for industry visits, professional development, and campus meetings.
Southeast Tech offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health care, Flexible Spending Account, dental care, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, retirement, holidays, paid time off, and sick leave.

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