Technical Instructor (Electrical Technology)

Position Title: Technical Instructor (Electrical Technology)

Department: WIT-Electricity

Campus Location: Washburn Tech

Application Deadline:  Application review will begin as applications are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants can be assured of full consideration if submitted by April 23, 2026.

Position Summary:
Washburn Institute of Technology seeks applications for an Electrical Technology Technical Instructor to begin August 1, 2026, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a 10-month, benefit-eligible position. Position will be at the Washburn Tech North Campus

Each selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence at Washburn University, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.

About Washburn University: 
Washburn University is a teaching-focused, student-centered, public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of just over 7,000 students, a significant and growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals.

Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion, modernization, partnership, achievement, community and transformation. In 2024, Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to Great Colleges to Work For® program.

Essential Functions:
• Develop a curriculum according to the course competencies in each course syllabus.
• Prepare for and attend all class meetings.
• Develop assignments for the classroom and the lab.
• Enforce policies for safety and the use of personal protective equipment for all individuals in the lab environment.
• Maintain student records for the program (i.e. Certification testing and the assessment plan).
• Evaluate student work, provide feedback to students, administer tests, and assign grades.
• Share (as appropriate) student information with proper staff and departments.
• Use the university’s learning management system to track grades as required.
• Participate actively in departmental/program advisory board meetings.
• Foster a positive relationship with industry representatives and the community.
• Act in a manner that promotes collegial relationships and shows respect for students, staff, and colleagues.
• Maintain and/or advance training in industry-recognized certifications.
• Stay abreast of innovations and developments in the professional field.
• Adhere to university policies.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:
• Two years of experience or 4000 hours as an electrical technician, which may include military experience or paid experience in a relevant business/industry.
• Industry-recognized certification or licenses relevant to the electrical field.
• Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of the National Electrical and International Residential Code, AC/DC circuits, print reading, and commercial and residential wiring.
• Demonstrated dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.
• Official educational transcripts/certificates required at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

Exempt, Full time, Mon-Fri, 7:30am - 4:30pm   
Background Check Required