Instructor Electrical & Electronics
Universal Technical InstituteAbout the role
Overview
Our instructors work to change the world, one life at a time, by helping students reach their dreams through education.Instructors provide coaching, technical expertise and encouragement while allowing students structured opportunities to develop their own proficiency.One should enjoy making connections and building rapport with others in a fast-paced, collaborative, hands-on environment.Effective presentation skills are vital in this role, as well as the ability to ensure standards and goals are met in each timeframe.Therefore, planning, and critical thinking skills are both essential for success in this position.The ideal candidate will also act with our students in mind and establish and maintain effective relationships with students to gain their trust and respect.
Responsibilities
- Inspire and Educate: Create an engaging and inclusive learning environment where students can flourish, fostering their passion for aviation maintenance while imparting your expert knowledge.
- Hands-On Training: Lead by example and provide practical demonstrations, ensuring students gain real-world experience in diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing aircraft systems.
- Curriculum Development: Collaborate with our education team to enhance existing courses and develop new ones that align with industry trends and advancements.
- Mentorship: Guide and mentor students on their individual projects, encouraging them to think critically and find innovative solutions.
- Safety First: Instill the importance of safety procedures and best practices to ensure a secure working environment for students.
Qualifications
- HS Diploma or GED required
- NCCER Certified Instructor, associate or bachelor's degree in related field a plus
- They must have a minimum of four years journeyman or licensed technician-level in the crafts they will teach OR- Three years’ experience as a certified teacher in a vocational/technical construction or maintenance-related training program in the specific crafts they will teach:
- Fire Alarm/Fire Detection
- Security/CCTV/Surveillance
- Access Controls/PLCs
- Electrical Industry (Residential, Commercial, or Industrial)
- Nurse Call Systems
- Telecommunication and Fiber Optics
- Wind/Solar Industries
- Building Automation
- Network & Information Technologies
- Ability to instruct students of various ages and diverse backgrounds
- Able to work productively and communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word and Excel required)
- Must be able to deal responsibly with confidential information Must be personable, energetic and have a customer service orientation
- Must be self-motivated
- Must be able to work alone or with a team Abilities
- Must be able to instruct two consecutive courses per workday; number of hours will vary based on campus location and program.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds for short periods of time during the workday
- Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for short periods of time during the workday Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn, and reason for all the workday Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.
- Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.
- Must be able to use various types of technology such as but not limited to computers, projectors, tablets.
- Able and willing to:
- Communicate, think, learn, and reason
- Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
- Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
- Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
- Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
- Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
- Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
- The working environment for much of the time will be in an education/classroom
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