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Workforce Development Electrical Trainer

Southern Union State Community College
Opelika, AL Intern
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
Position Summary

Workforce Development Electrical Trainers will instruct short-term, certificate, and customized courses in accordance with demand from business and industry clients. Courses range from one day to several months in length, depending on course requirements. Expertise in subject matter areas that programs may be built around will be determined by the College. This position will work 32 hours per week unless authorized by dean or director.

This position is dependent on non-credit training requested by external businesses and industries.

Benefits: Employee is NOT eligible for benefits.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Provide classroom and laboratory instruction on various equipment and machinery.
  • Coordinate and, when necessary, prepare lesson plans and/or classroom activities.
  • Present, develop, and prepare supplemental materials to enhance learning.
  • Present laboratory assignments to provide hands on experiences as appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.
  • Maintain other records and databases according to program needs, accreditation, grant requirements.
  • Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of their field or discipline.
  • Prepare orientation and testing schedules.
  • Assess student needs and guide them at a level the student can understand.
  • Assist with the evaluation of student progress at frequent intervals by means of examinations, paper, and other methods as appropriate.
  • Assist with evaluation procedures to ensure that student meet stated course objectives.
  • Grade and return materials within a reasonable time.
  • Collect, maintain, and submit course documentation and student information to appropriate college offices as required.
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to students’ needs and circumstances.
  • Report to work on time, at appropriate workstation or department during all departmental/position scheduled work days and during all departmental/position scheduled work hours.
  • Understand that failure to report for work and/or reporting late without prior approval is unacceptable practices and will result in disciplinary action.
  • Perform a productive full day’s work.
  • Ensure that service to students and the general public is top priority.
  • Demonstrate a considerate, friendly, respectful, and constructive attitude toward fellow employees and students.
  • Adhere to all college and system policies and procedures.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Appropriate education and certification/license in a related field is required.
  • Five (5) years experience in Electrical Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance, Automation, or a related field is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree and related teaching experience is preferred.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application process by the deadline date in order to be considered. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email.

A Complete Application Packet Consists Of

  • Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
  • Current resume
  • List of three (3) references
  • Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Please note: Applicants must provide documentation of the required work experience if an offer is made.

In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

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