EDET Instructional Specialist

Job Summary

• New River Community and Technical College is seeking a full-time, 9-month Instructional Specialist in
• Electrical Distribution Engineering Technology (EDET). The successful candidate will have extensive
• experience in the electrical line service industry, including power transmission and distribution, pole
• top and bucket operations, climbing and rigging techniques, transformer connections, system
• protection, and underground/overhead maintenance. Responsibilities include instruction, curriculum
• development, assessment, safety compliance, and student advising. The instructor will train students
• to become entry-level line workers and electrical distribution technicians, equipping them with the
• technical skills and professional knowledge required for employment in the electric utility or
• construction industry.

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety culture, student success, and
• continuous improvement, and will maintain close partnerships with regional utilities and industry
• stakeholders to ensure curriculum relevance and program growth.
• This position will play a key role in expanding the Electrical Distribution Engineering Technology
• (EDET) program into the communications and broadband industry by developing an Advisory Board
• composed of regional partners and industry representatives. Through this collaboration, the
• Instructional Specialist will help design and implement a second-semester curriculum or Certificate of
• Applied Science (CAS) to support emerging workforce needs in fiber optics and telecommunications.

The position requires the ability to travel.

Nature of Work

• The Instructional Specialist reports directly to the Dean of Workforce, Technical, and Community
• Education and works cooperatively with the Department Chairperson and program faculty. The
• position is responsible for teaching, developing, and maintaining a full range of courses in electrical
• line service and distribution systems. Instruction may include both classroom and field-based learning
• at heights, using climbing gear, bucket trucks, digger derricks, and simulated pole yards. This position
• may require day, evening, or weekend teaching assignments and travel between campuses or training
• sites.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all Policies and Standards.
• Summary of Responsibilities:
• •Works independently under broad supervision.
• •Demonstrates strong knowledge of industry safety standards (OSHA, NESC, DOT, and utility
• best practices).

• •Maintains professional relationships with electric utilities, contractors, and regulatory
• agencies.
• •Participates in recruitment, outreach, and program promotion activities.
• •Develop, revise, and maintain syllabi that clearly outline course requirements, safety
• expectations, goals, and objectives.
• •Instruct students in classroom, lab, and outdoor pole yard environments in accordance with
• industry safety standards.
• •Teach core competencies including: electrical theory, climbing, rigging, rescue, transformer
• and metering applications, distribution equipment operation, underground and overhead
• construction, switching, grounding, and safety procedures.
• •Evaluate student learning through tests, performance demonstrations, and skills assessments.
• •Maintain accurate attendance, academic progress, and credential documentation.
• •Advise and mentor students in career pathways, certifications, and professional conduct.
• •Participate in the EDET Advisory Board to ensure the curriculum reflects current industry
• needs.
• •Ensure safe operation and maintenance of training yard facilities and equipment.
• •Recommend and maintain instructional tools and materials needed for training delivery.
• •Participate in college committees, faculty meetings, and professional development.
• •Support recruitment efforts and represent the program positively to prospective students and
• employers.
• •Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, and teamwork consistent with the college’s
• mission and values.

Position may require travel between campuses.

Professional Development

• •Maintain currency with electrical distribution industry practices, OSHA regulations, and utility
• safety standards.
• •Attend training through recognized bodies such as NCCER, OSHA, FEMA, and utility training
• consortia.
• •Complete required institutional compliance training and participate in ongoing professional
• development.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
• satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
• ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
• to perform the essential functions.
• Skills/Abilities
• ▪ Excellent instructional skills
• ▪ Outstanding organizational skills.
• ▪ The ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• ▪ Ability to supervise, coordinate, and evaluate industrial training programs.
• ▪ Must possess excellent communication skills.
• ▪ Ability and willingness to market the program and classes to industry stakeholders and
• potential clients.
• ▪ Principles of supervision, including employee training and performance evaluation.

• ▪ Demonstrated effectiveness working with diverse populations coming from varied cultures,
• backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses.
• ▪ Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office suite and D2L Brightspace systems to teach
• traditional, hybrid, or online courses, as well as other technologies used in an instructional
• setting.
• ▪ Ability to work with and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with
• diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.

Education

• The education, experience, aptitudes, skills, etc., for instructional positions differ by type of academic
• or vocational program. Refer to job announcements for specific job specifications.

Experience

• In addition to the knowledge/education, the following related work experience is typically required for
• this position. An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience may be
• acceptable.

Five Years - Proven full-time employment experience related to electrical/communications distribution and line esrvice technology. - Required

Ten Years - Ten Years or more of field experience, or prior teaching /instructional experience, preferably at a community college level - Preferred

License or Certification

Valid Driver's license - required

Valid CDL - required

Certificate of Applied Science (or equivalent) in the field of line service technology - Required

NCCER Instructor, OSHA 10,30 - Preferred

Ten Years of experience in the line service industry - Preferred

Teaching experience, preferably at the community college level - Preferred

Expectations

• Employees are responsible for their actions while on the job. You are to always conduct yourself
• professionally and responsibly. A productive and safe workplace is everyone’s responsibility.

• Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values, and Vision of the College. Each employee’s
• position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals.

• Mission
• New River Community and Technical College provide accessible, affordable, quality education and
• workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.

• Values
• Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values
• influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. Our employees
• are expected to support and enact these values in our daily work.

• RESPECT
• •Recognize and celebrate the unique contributions and perspectives of all individuals.
• •Involve a diverse range of voices and perspectives in decision-making.
• •Ensure everyone feels they are an integral part of the College.

• HONESTY
• •Communicate openly and truthfully.
• •Take responsibility for one’s