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Adjunct Instructor, Journeyman Electric

Employer
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jun 12, 2024
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Job Description

The Wentworth Institute of Technology division of Workforce Development and Professional Education invites applications for part-time evening instructors to teach for our Journeyman Electrician license program. The position will lead in-person courses, taught two evenings per week, from 5:00-10:00 p.m., on our Boston campus beginning in August 2024. You will be working with students that are preparing to sit for the Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician License Examination.

This individual will be responsible for:
  • Delivering lesson plans and course content on electrical installation, maintenance, and repair.
  • Providing hands-on instruction in electrical theory, safety, and code compliance.
  • Assisting in developing and administering assessments and exams to evaluate student progress and achievement.
  • Collaborating with other instructors and staff to ensure that the curriculum is up-to-date and meets industry standards.
  • Providing academic advising and support to students to help them achieve their educational and career goals.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date student attendance records.
  • Participating in professional development activities to stay current with industry trends and standards.
  • Maintaining a safe and organized learning environment.
Required Qualifications & Certification:
  • A Journeyman Electrical License in the State of Massachusetts.
  • Associates, vocational, or technical school degree.
  • Minimum of five years of experience working in the electrical industry.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical theory, safety, and code compliance.
  • Ability to teach and communicate complex concepts effectively to students with diverse learning styles.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical technology or a related field is preferred.
  • Prior teaching or instructional experience in a related field.
About the Program:

Wentworth offers an accelerated, four-semester journeyman electrician program to prepare individuals to become licensed Journeyman Electrician in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Taught by experienced professionals in the field, courses introduce students to a range of theoretical and applied concepts and spend a significant portion of time covering the Massachusetts Electrical Code.

The program comprises four courses, each meeting twice per week and lasting 15 weeks. Students spend 150 hours in the classroom and earn 15 CEUs per course. Courses are offered in-person, on our Boston campus during the fall (Sep-Dec) and spring (Jan-Apr) semesters. These courses are designed to be taken one at a time and in the following sequence:
  • Journeyman Electrician 1: Massachusetts regulations and materials used in the electrical trade are covered. Students learn the use of a calculator, series circuits, parallel circuits, graphical interpretation, resistance, inductance, capacitance, batteries, plan views, elevations, detail drawings and residential and commercial plans. This course also covers mathematical operations, algebraic equations and electrical problem-solving using algebraic solutions.
  • Journeyman Electrician 2: This course covers applicable inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, series and parallel impedances, power, power factor, combination circuits and three-phase circuits. Plan views are examined in detail; circuits are followed and explained with respect to practical applications to the electrical code.
  • Journeyman Electrician 3: Topics in this course include extensive code calculation, motor controls and motor calculations, service calculation for single and multi-family dwellings, and transformers. Also covered are residential and industrial calculations to prepare students for their license.
  • Journeyman Electrician 4: The concluding course emphasizes characteristics of electrical devices, motors, generators, transformers, lighting, one-line diagrams, symbols and system operation.
Our program is approved through the Massachusetts State Board of Examiners of Electricians.

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all University programs and activities. The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.

To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/diversity .

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu .

Company

 Wentworth Institute of Technology

 

Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, project-based educational experience. Under the guidance of caring faculty and staff, students develop into career-ready, skilled professionals and engaged citizens through an education that integrates classroom, laboratory, studio, cooperative, and experiential learning,

More than 60 labs and studios and 20 degrees are available through the Schools of Architecture and DesignComputing and Data ScienceEngineeringManagement, and Sciences and Humanities. Students can choose from both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as a variety of certificate programs.

Wentworth aims to be a student-centered institution of inclusive excellence that embraces a culture of innovation and creativity; serves society through urban engagement; and fosters growth for local, regional, and national economies.

Our nearly 4,000 students are relentlessly curious, and their passion carries well beyond the lab. From robotics clubs to design collaborations, there is no shortage of opportunity for students to connect with others and challenge themselves in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Wentworth prioritizes students’ health and well-being and provides high-quality services, activities, programs, and opportunities to support their growth and transformation.

A Wentworth education equips graduates with a highly valued skillset. Students have the chance to complete a minimum of two cooperative learning (co-op) semesters during their four years of study, and approximately half of students receive a job offer from their co-op company prior to graduation. Ninety-five percent of the Class of 2021 were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

Hands-on, future-focused, and career-ready—Wentworth is the University of Opportunity.

Wentworth Institute of Technology is a collaborative, mission-driven community of educators and professionals committed to excellence in ourselves and in the students we teach and support. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to continuing to develop a richly diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

There are a number of advantages to working at Wentworth. Among them:

  • Location. Wentworth is based in Boston’s historic Fenway area, a cultural center featuring numerous colleges, universities, hospitals, museums, galleries, restaurants, and cafes. The MBTA Green Line, Orange Line, and Commuter Rail are within walking distance (and we subsidize passes), and we provide affordable, on-site parking.
  • Career opportunities. We offer rewarding positions in areas such as the Division of Technology Services, Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Finance, Institutional Advancement, and others. There are also many opportunities for professional advancement.
  • Competitive salaries and benefits. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and pension plans; as well as generous holiday, vacation, and sick time.
  • Professional development opportunities. These include tuition reimbursement programs, and the ability to cross-register for courses, leadership programs, and professional development training at any of the other member institutions of the Colleges of the Fenway.
  • Wentworth is a member of Tuition Exchange, a reciprocal scholarship opportunity for the dependents of eligible faculty and staff at all 645+ member schools.
  • Discounts on arts and entertainment, including movie passes, Six Flags New England tickets, the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and more. 
  • Access to the on-campus Schumann Fitness Center. 
  • We are a member of MASCO, which offers a wide range of services including area planning and development, parking and transportation, collaborative purchasing, a call center, and child care.
  • We are a founding member of the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NEHERC), the region’s premier job board for faculty, staff, and academic executives, featuring over 2,700 current jobs from member colleges, universities, teaching hospitals, research institutes, and education-related not-for-profits.
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