Job Description

Position Summary
Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired on an as-needed basis to support workforce and skills training initiatives. The adjunct instructor will create a hands-on learning environment that supports adult learners in gaining practical electrical skills aligned with industry needs.
This role focuses on delivering non-credit electrical training for workforce development, including foundational and advanced electrical concepts, safety practices, and code-based instruction. The instructor will support credential attainment and upskilling for individuals and employer partners in industrial, commercial, and residential electrical fields.

Major Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, hands-on electrical training in classroom, lab, and on-site employer settings
• Facilitate student learning through practical application, demonstrations, and real-world scenarios
• Provide course outlines and instructional materials aligned with workforce training objectives
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress tracking, and completion records
• Submit required documentation within established timelines
• Be available to support students with questions and skill development outside of scheduled instruction
• Address student concerns and collaborate with program staff as needed
• Meet all scheduled training sessions as assigned
• Utilize instructional technologies (e.g., Canvas, PowerPoint) as appropriate
• Notify appropriate personnel in the event of absence
• Promote a respectful and inclusive learning environment

Workforce Electrical Training Responsibilities

• Deliver non-credit electrical courses such as:
  • Electrical fundamentals
  • Industrial electrical systems
  • Motor controls and troubleshooting
  • National Electrical Code (NEC) basics
  • Electrical safety (including OSHA/NFPA standards)
• Develop and facilitate hands-on lab activities aligned with real-world electrical applications
• Support short-term credentialing opportunities and workforce certifications
• Customize training solutions for employer partners as needed
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of electrical lab equipment and tools
• Stay current with industry standards, technologies, and compliance requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to effectively teach adult learners in a hands-on training environment
• Associate’s degree or higher in electrical technology, electrical engineering technology, or a related field OR equivalent industry experience
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience in electrical work (industrial, commercial, or residential)
• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, controls, and safety practices
• Ability to teach electrical concepts in a clear, applied manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Master Electrician license or Journeyman Electrician certification
• Industry-recognized credentials (e.g., NCCER, OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E)
• Prior teaching, training, or workforce development experience
• Experience delivering customized or employer-based training programs

Work Environment

Part-time position. Instruction may occur during daytime, evening, or weekend hours based on program and employer needs. Travel within the local service area may be required.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.