Part-Time Instructor, Electrician Apprentice RTI (NCCER)

Job Details

Part-Time Instructor, Electrician Apprentice RTI (NCCER)

Southeast New Mexico College
Carlsbad
Part-Time
202300175
WORKFORCE TRAINING
03/06/2026

Examples of Duties

• Deliver learning-centered RTI aligned to NCCER Electrical Levels (1–4), emphasizing safety, NEC application, and job-ready skills for apprentices.
• Prepare syllabi, lesson plans, labs, and assessments using NCCER curriculum resources and the Instructor Toolbox / NCCERconnect as appropriate.
• Administer and proctor NCCER module tests; follow all online testing procedures and test security policies.
• Coverage of representative RTI topics (Level 1: Orientation to the electrical trade; safety; electrical theory and circuits; introduction to the NEC; device boxes; hand bending; raceways and fittings; conductors and cables; construction documents; residential wiring; electrical test equipment. Levels 2–4: Alternating current; lighting; conduit systems; grounding and bonding; circuit protection; control systems; load calculations (branch/feeder and services); transformers; commercial services; motor theory/controls; hazardous locations; fire alarm systems; medium-voltage terminations/splices; crew leadership.)
• Maintain trainee records and submit completions to the NCCER Registry in coordination with the Accredited Training Sponsor/Training Facility.
• Coordinate schedules, classrooms/shops, materials, tools, and PPE with the Director of Adult Education; ensure lab safety and equipment readiness.
• Support apprenticeship compliance by helping plan/track RTI attendance and hours in alignment with program standards and sponsor requirements.
• Conduct and record Performance Profiles (hands-on) using NCCER’s Performance Evaluation Platform or approved paper submissions; submit completions per policy.
• Participate in quality assurance and continuous improvement consistent with NCCER Accreditation Guidelines and SENMC procedures.
• Other duties as assigned to meet evolving workforce training needs.

Minimum Qualifications (NCCER-Aligned)

• Documented journey-level (or higher) status in Electrical (e.g., completed registered apprenticeship; state journeyman/master license; or equivalent education and verifiable experience).
• Current NCCER Certified Craft Instructor for Electrical (or ability to obtain prior to the first class) via the Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP), delivered by an NCCER Master Trainer and under an Accredited Training Sponsor (ATS).
• Ability to use NCCER systems (Learning Platform, Online Testing, Performance Evaluation, Registry) and follow testing and security procedures.
• Demonstrated experience teaching, coaching, or conducting OJT/skills training for adult learners.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCER Curriculum Performance Evaluator and Module Test Proctor credentials (or eligible to obtain per ATS policy).
• Prior experience teaching NCCER Electrical Levels and using NCCERconnect.
• New Mexico journeyman or master electrician license (or reciprocating license).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of NEC-based electrical theory and practice across residential, commercial, and industrial contexts, commitment to safe work practices.
• Skill in administering NCCER module exams, maintaining test security, and submitting Registry records accurately and on time.
• Ability to facilitate hands-on labs and performance evaluations using NCCER Performance Profiles and related platform tools.
• Excellent communication and classroom management; punctual, reliable, and detail-oriented.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for rosters, materials, and reporting.

Work Schedule & Modality

• Variable, part-time; courses may run days, evenings, or weekends based on sponsor/employer demand.
• In-person delivery at SENMC or employer-approved sites; occasional regional travel may be required.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, reach, and handle tools/materials; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed for demonstrations and lab setups.
• Use manual dexterity and fine motor skills; operate a computer and audiovisual equipment; read and prepare technical documents and assessments.
• Communicate clearly in oral and written forms; proofread and check documents for accuracy.
• Safely lift, move, and position equipment or materials (typically up to 50lbs) and wear appropriate PPE in lab environments.
• Able to work a fluctuating schedule aligned to course and sponsor needs.

Employer

Southeast New Mexico College
1500 University Drive
Carlsbad, New Mexico, 88220
(575) 234-9208