Construction Electrician Instructor

About the role

Centura College, which offers hands-on technical and career training in Allied Health and Skilled Trades, is hiring a Construction Electrician Instructor (Electrical Trades Instructor) in Norfolk, Virginia. The instructor teaches classroom and hands-on lab courses covering basic electricity, wiring methods, conduit installation, motor principles, electrical controls, life safety systems and construction safety. No prior teaching experience is required, as a 5-day paid instructor training program is provided.

Key responsibilities

• Teach electrical trades classes on a regularly scheduled basis
• Create a welcoming and engaging learning environment
• Deliver hands-on instruction in classroom and lab settings
• Assist with curriculum development and course material preparation
• Maintain classroom tools, lab equipment and instructional materials
• Keep accurate records of attendance, grades and student progress
• Submit evaluations, reports and required documentation on time
• Support student retention and academic success initiatives
• Take part in instructor training, faculty meetings and professional development
• Help manage equipment and supply inventory, and report attendance and performance concerns to leadership

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational, technical or construction-related training preferred
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the electrical or construction trades; experience as a Construction, Commercial, Industrial electrician or electrical technician preferred
• Previous vocational training or teaching experience is a plus
• Willingness to support occasional evening, weekend or travel requirements

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, wiring methods and construction safety
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint); CampusNexus experience is a plus
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills

Certifications needed

• OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification within 6 months of hire
• CPR certification current or obtained within 3 months of hire
• NCCER certification within 6 months of hire

What we offer

• Pay of up to $40 per hour plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus
• 401(k) with company match for full-time employees
• Health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave and PTO
• Tuition reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program