Job Details

Electrician Training Instructor- Tulare

Position Number: 6932881
Location: Visalia, CA
Position Type: Vocational & Technical - Other

Electrician Training Instructor- Tulare

Salary: $77,769.00 - $116,737.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-time Faculty - Tenure-Track
Job Number: 7053-f-01/26
Closing: 3/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Tulare, CA
Department: Industry & Technology
Division:

General Description

Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.

Sequoias Community College District is seeking a qualified and equity-minded candidate to fill a full-time, tenure-track position in the Industry and Technology Department beginning August 2026. This position is located on the Tulare Campus.

Assignments may include evening classes and teaching at any of the Sequoias Community College District Campuses: Visalia, Hanford and/or Tulare. Participation in the governance of the Sequoias Community College District by way of committee assignments is encouraged.

*College of the Sequoias offers lecture-lab pay parity, as well as overload and large lecture compensation that may be additional.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and values candidates who have the ability to serve students from diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Sequoias Community College District seeks to promote and maintain an environment which is built on mutual respect and free from discrimination by employing faculty members who are equity-minded, collegial, and guided by their dedication to helping students achieve their educational goals. Ideal candidates will share the Sequoias Community College Districts' commitment to be knowledgeable about and implement equitable learning and teaching methods appropriate to serve students from all backgrounds, demographics and experiences.

Job Duties

Job duties of the Electrician Training Instructor include:

The faculty member will provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations and is responsible for curriculum design and updates as well as creation and tracking of student learning objectives. They will take the lead for growing and maintaining program enrollment through such activities as student recruitment, serving as an advisor to student organizations and engaging with high school programs that are involved in relevant pathways. The instructor also will work with industry through advisories, taskforces, or committees to connect the program and students with job and internship opportunities as well as maintain the currency of the program.

Other responsibilities include participation in the governance of the college via committee assignments, maintenance of a required number of office hours to meet student needs, full participation in departmental responsibilities, and the willingness to create and/or participate in and sustain an atmosphere of equity, justice, and appreciation for diversity throughout our college.

Additional expectations include communicating effectively with students and staff, participating in course and curriculum design, program review, developing, constructing, and coordinating the use of instructional aids; working with advisory committees; and otherwise fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required.

Other responsibilities include maintenance of office hours, active engagement with campus culture, participation in departmental responsibilities, and the willingness to create and participate in and sustain an atmosphere of equity, which is respectful of diversity District wide.

Qualifications

The candidate must meet the following criteria.

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related subject area, AND

two years of related, current experience OR

An Associate degree from an acceptable accredited institution AND
six (6) years occupational experience OR
The equivalent AND

JOB REQUIRED CORE SYSTEM COMPETENCY

The candidate must also demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students pursuant to Title 5 53022.

Note: If you do not meet the educational minimum qualifications but believe that you have sufficient educational experience in the discipline, equivalency is your path to proving that. For more information about claiming equivalency, please visit the COS HR Website and scroll down to the icon labeled "Equivalency." Your equivalency paperwork must be submitted with your application by the recruitment deadline. Please submit as a "supplemental attachment" within the "Attachment" section of this application.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

The Industry and Technology Department is looking for evidence of the following:

Experience in and/or commitment to working with people from diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomics, academic and disability backgrounds.
NCCER Certified or willing and capable of gaining certification immediately.
State-licensed professional in electrical fields.
Training and practical experience in all aspects of the Electrician profession relating to commercial and residential wiring.
Evidence of the ability to involve students in practical applications of instruction as it is related to the industry.
Teaching and training experience.
Knowledge and experience in the development and assessment of student learning outcomes.
Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments.
Demonstrated knowledge of sound pedagogy and adult teaching techniques that contribute to student learning and engagement.
Ability to design and implement best practices for increased success and completion through proven best practices such as embedded remediation, integration of career preparatory activities and integration of industry certifications into the classes and Program.
Ability to work in collegial relationships with students and faculty.
Willingness to work collegially toward development and implementation of Division goals that are mapped to District goals and objectives.
Willingness to engage in professional development around teaching improvement and technical skill improvement.
Commitment to professional growth as an educational professional. Ability to create and/or engage in research or collaborative projects with industry and Community College partners around teaching and/or best practices within the industry with the intent of increasing student opportunities in real-world experiences.
Willingness to participate in departmental, campus, district professional activities & committees.
Experience working with industry through advisories, taskforces, or committees. Exhibit the ability to connect the program and students with job and internship opportunities.
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
Strong computer skills.
Membership in relevant professional organizations.

Application Procedure

To be considered, applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:

Completed online application.
Equity Narrative (included in the application packet)
Letter of interest which addresses the Desirable Qualifications. In this letter, we invite applicants to expand on strengths not covered in other parts of the application.
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Unofficial copies of transcripts of college/university work. (If transcripts are not in English, include a summary of courses and grades). Official transcripts are required upon employment. Note: Applicants who have completed college or university course work at an institution outside of the United States that is not a post-secondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the US Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents by either NACES or AICE.
Equivalency documents (If necessary)
Two (2) recent letters of recommendation addressing pertinent experience or equivalent competencies. If submitting confidential recommendation letters from a third party, please have letters emailed to normach@cos.edu. Please do not submit a reference list in lieu of letters of recommendations.

Timeline: Application review will begin after the closing date. First-level interviews will take place on April 10, 2026, and second-level interviews on April 27, 2026.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Norma Chavez at normach@cos.edu or (559) 737-6237.

The Sequoias Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, medical condition, genetic condition, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, marital status, military or veteran status, or ancestry.

College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/5236805/electrician-training-instructor-tulare

COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The College of the Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.