Instructor, Electrical Technology/Industrial Electronics Technology/Industrial Maintenance (ELT/ILT/
Apply NowCompany: Alabama Community College System
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Description:
Salary: $55,109.00 - $123,547.00 Annually
Location : Tuscaloosa, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FT2025:15
College/Division: SSCC-205380-Industrial Electronics Technician
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Closing Date: 4/22/2025 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Shelton State Community College
Position Summary
The Instructor, Electrical Technology/Industrial Electronics Technology/Industrial Maintenance (ELT/ILT/INT) must advise students, provide quality classroom instruction, maintain required academic records, and operate lab equipment that is relevant to the program of study. The instructor participates fully in institutional planning and assessment processes, management of the departmental curricula, course scheduling and budget. The instructor must seek continuous improvement of the ELT/ILT/INT curricula, instruction, and resources. The instructor must pursue continuous professional development to stay current with new technologies, industry code revision and safety standards.
SALARY SCHEDULE PLACEMENT: Range of $55,109 - $123,547, based upon the Alabama Community College System and Shelton State Community College Salary Schedule D-1 to be determined by the applicant's education and years of applicable experience. This is a twelve-month position with summer teaching required. The salary schedule for 12-month faculty requires 169 duty days for the academic year (fall and spring semesters) and 56 duty days for the summer term, for a total of 225 duty days. The teaching year runs from fall to summer. Employees starting at any time other than the beginning of the teaching year will have their salaries pro-rated based upon the number of workdays left in the current year.
Applicant acknowledges that if selected for the position that applicant's placement on the applicable salary schedule will be dependent upon the verified information provided by the applicant in accordance with the applicable work experience verification requirements stated herein.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Secondary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
Application Procedures/Additional Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The online submission of a complete packet is the sole responsibility of the applicant. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration of this position. No copies will be given of the application information submitted. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U. S. at the time of appointment and must travel at their own expense for all in-person interviews.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: A completed application packet consists of:
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION:
Meeting Minimum Requirements: If the requirements for a position list work experience in a field or area the Applicant must provide written verification(s) of their applicable work experience in order to be hired for the position. Such written verification(s) of work experience must demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum work experience requirement. Applicants who do not produce this information as indicated will be ineligible for hire and subject to having any offer of employment withdrawn.
Salary Calculation: For all faculty positions on the D-1 Salary Schedule, the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step and rank placement on the applicable schedule. Rank placement is dependent upon the applicant's highest applicable degree and/or applicable credit hours. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other work experience outside of public education in Alabama that, in the sole judgment of the College, directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide original transcripts verifying their highest degree and written verification(s) of this work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to beconsidered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.
Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates, job title(s), job duties, and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time, and if part-time, the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The College's official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason, for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters, contracts, pay stubs, or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However, such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.
Deadline for Producing Work Experience Verification: With limited exception, work experience verification documentationmust be produced prior to any official offer of employment. Work experience verification from a current employer may, upon request, be delayed until an official offer of employment. Any offer of employment at a salary step greater than zero (0) or made without prior verification of any required work experience, is contingent upon production of this documentation by the applicant within ten (10) days of the offer. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to provide this verification of work experience. The College is not responsible for any cost associated with such verifications.
EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:
Shelton State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Shelton State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.
Shelton State Community 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.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
This employer participates in E-Verify.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
7 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
Not applicable
(off between terms)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit
Premium amounts:
Tobacco Usage Premium
Wellness Premium
If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.
Optional Coverage Plan Premiums
Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/18).
Duty Hours
(Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)
Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.
Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:
1/3 waived after 1st year
2/3 waived after 2nd year
3/3 waived after 3rd year
Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
02
Application packets that are incomplete will not advance in the hiring process. Please select the answer below that best describes your application packet status as it pertains to your cover letter.
03
Application packets that are incomplete will not advance in the hiring process. Please select the answer below that best describes your application packet status as it pertains to your resume.
04
Application packets that are incomplete will not advance in the hiring process. Transcripts are specifically required and must indicate your name and the name of the institution you attended. The documentation should verify the credential earned. Simply stating that transcripts have been requested or are available upon request is insufficient and will prohibit review of your packet. As such, please select the answer below that best describes your application packet status as it relates to your transcripts.
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Select the statement that most accurately describes your educational background.
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Select the statement that most accurately describes your full-time experience as a practitioner in the electrical, industrial electronics technology, or industrial maintenance field.
Required Question
Location : Tuscaloosa, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FT2025:15
College/Division: SSCC-205380-Industrial Electronics Technician
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Closing Date: 4/22/2025 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Shelton State Community College
Position Summary
The Instructor, Electrical Technology/Industrial Electronics Technology/Industrial Maintenance (ELT/ILT/INT) must advise students, provide quality classroom instruction, maintain required academic records, and operate lab equipment that is relevant to the program of study. The instructor participates fully in institutional planning and assessment processes, management of the departmental curricula, course scheduling and budget. The instructor must seek continuous improvement of the ELT/ILT/INT curricula, instruction, and resources. The instructor must pursue continuous professional development to stay current with new technologies, industry code revision and safety standards.
SALARY SCHEDULE PLACEMENT: Range of $55,109 - $123,547, based upon the Alabama Community College System and Shelton State Community College Salary Schedule D-1 to be determined by the applicant's education and years of applicable experience. This is a twelve-month position with summer teaching required. The salary schedule for 12-month faculty requires 169 duty days for the academic year (fall and spring semesters) and 56 duty days for the summer term, for a total of 225 duty days. The teaching year runs from fall to summer. Employees starting at any time other than the beginning of the teaching year will have their salaries pro-rated based upon the number of workdays left in the current year.
Applicant acknowledges that if selected for the position that applicant's placement on the applicable salary schedule will be dependent upon the verified information provided by the applicant in accordance with the applicable work experience verification requirements stated herein.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the mission and goals of the community college as well as the Electrical Technology/Industrial Electronics Technology/Industrial Maintenance Department
- Demonstrate and maintain a high level of competence and expertise in the teaching field and subject area
- Teach courses as assigned by the Division Chair, and design and deliver each course ensuring an effective learning experience
- Submit to the Division Chair a course plan for each course taught in accordance with college guidelines
- Provide instruction for ELT/ILT/INT courses in the day, evening, weekend, or online on any Shelton State campus or instructional site
- Implement effective and comprehensive use of current technology in all instructional areas
- Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress
- Provide for effective evaluation of the learning experience of each student
- Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submit them according to announced deadlines
- Participate in annual planning and evaluation sessions in support of the College's vision, mission, and institutional goals and objectives
- Demonstrate effective people skills, communication skills, and work ethic
- Participate in recruiting for the Electrical Technology/Industrial Electronics Technology/ Industrial Maintenance Department
- Assist the Division Chair with developing and managing the departmental budget and class schedule in support of institutional goals and mission
- Demonstrate ability to use the computer effectively for word processing, electronic communication, maintaining online instructional resources, and for appropriate computer applications in the teaching discipline
- Seek continuous improvement of the program curricula, instruction, and resources
- Participate in college events and functions
- Provide instruction and leadership in the areas of safety, applicable codes and standards, power tools, hand tools, control devices, maintenance methods and installation methods
- Advise students regarding academic course offerings, job placement opportunities, program completion and progression
- Prepare coursework, grade assignments, projects, and examinations as required
- Operate specific lab equipment as required for appropriate demonstrations
Secondary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
- Participate in faculty meetings, division/department meetings, and discussions about curricula, teaching-learning techniques, teaching materials, and other instructional related activities
- Demonstrate commitment to:
- student retention and success
- supporting a diverse population of learners
- working in a participatory and collegial setting
- supporting continuous improvement of curricula and services
- Participation in professional growth activities relative to subject area
- Actively coordinate and implement co-op and apprenticeship programs
- Determine and order materials needed for class labs in a timely manner
- Coordinate specialized training courses as needed to meet local industry needs
- Comply with policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College
- Participate on division/college committees, teams, and task forces
- Participate in professional development, compliance, performance excellence, and training activities as required
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Required:
- Associate degree or equivalent in electrical technology/industrial electronics technology/industrial maintenance from an accredited institution
- Three (3) years of successful full-time experience as a practitioner in the electrical, industrial electronics technology, or industrial maintenance field
Preferred:
- Master Electrician Card or Journeyman Electrician Card
- Teaching experience
- Experience using word processing and presentation software
- Experience programming and maintaining PLC Systems in a manufacturing environment
Application Procedures/Additional Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The online submission of a complete packet is the sole responsibility of the applicant. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration of this position. No copies will be given of the application information submitted. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U. S. at the time of appointment and must travel at their own expense for all in-person interviews.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: A completed application packet consists of:
- A cover letter of application specifically detailing and relating the applicant's education, and experience to the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
- An online Shelton State Community College employment application.
- A current resume.
- Copies of postsecondary transcript(s) identifying the applicant, institution, and verifying degree(s) earned that demonstrate that the applicant meets the educational requirements for the position. If employed, official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources within thirty (30) days of the employment start date.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION:
Meeting Minimum Requirements: If the requirements for a position list work experience in a field or area the Applicant must provide written verification(s) of their applicable work experience in order to be hired for the position. Such written verification(s) of work experience must demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum work experience requirement. Applicants who do not produce this information as indicated will be ineligible for hire and subject to having any offer of employment withdrawn.
Salary Calculation: For all faculty positions on the D-1 Salary Schedule, the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step and rank placement on the applicable schedule. Rank placement is dependent upon the applicant's highest applicable degree and/or applicable credit hours. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other work experience outside of public education in Alabama that, in the sole judgment of the College, directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide original transcripts verifying their highest degree and written verification(s) of this work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to beconsidered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.
Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates, job title(s), job duties, and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time, and if part-time, the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The College's official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason, for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters, contracts, pay stubs, or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However, such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.
Deadline for Producing Work Experience Verification: With limited exception, work experience verification documentationmust be produced prior to any official offer of employment. Work experience verification from a current employer may, upon request, be delayed until an official offer of employment. Any offer of employment at a salary step greater than zero (0) or made without prior verification of any required work experience, is contingent upon production of this documentation by the applicant within ten (10) days of the offer. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to provide this verification of work experience. The College is not responsible for any cost associated with such verifications.
EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:
Shelton State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Shelton State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.
Shelton State Community 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.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
This employer participates in E-Verify.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
7 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
Not applicable
(off between terms)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10/01/24)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10/01/24)
Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit
Premium amounts:
- Single $ 30
- Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
- Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
- Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
Tobacco Usage Premium
- Member $ 50
- Spouse $ 50
Wellness Premium
- Member $ 50
- Spouse $ 50
If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.
Optional Coverage Plan Premiums
- Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
- Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50
Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/18).
Duty Hours
(Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)
Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.
Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:
1/3 waived after 1st year
2/3 waived after 2nd year
3/3 waived after 3rd year
Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.
01
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I understand and agree.
02
Application packets that are incomplete will not advance in the hiring process. Please select the answer below that best describes your application packet status as it pertains to your cover letter.
- I have included a cover letter with my application and it specifically details and relates my education and experience to the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
- I have included a cover letter with my application but it does not specifically detail and relate my education and experience to the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the position. I understand that this will exclude me from review and consideration for the position.
- I have not included a cover letter with my application. I understand that this will exclude me from review and consideration for the position.
03
Application packets that are incomplete will not advance in the hiring process. Please select the answer below that best describes your application packet status as it pertains to your resume.
- I have attached my current resume.
- I have attached my resume but it is not current. I understand that this will exclude me from review and consideration for the position.
- I have not attached my resume with my application. I understand that this will exclude me from review and consideration for the position.
04
Application packets that are incomplete will not advance in the hiring process. Transcripts are specifically required and must indicate your name and the name of the institution you attended. The documentation should verify the credential earned. Simply stating that transcripts have been requested or are available upon request is insufficient and will prohibit review of your packet. As such, please select the answer below that best describes your application packet status as it relates to your transcripts.
- I have attached copies of my postsecondary transcript(s) identifying myself, the institution, and verifying my degree(s) earned that demonstrate that I meet the educational requirements for the position.
- I have attached copies of my postsecondary transcript(s) but they do not identify me or the institution. I understand that this will exclude me from review and consideration for the position.
- I have not attached the required transcripts with my application. I understand that this will exclude me from review and consideration for the position.
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Select the statement that most accurately describes your educational background.
- I have an associate degree in electrical technology, industrial electronics technology, industrial maintenance, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- I have a degree in electrical technology, industrial electronics technology, industrial maintenance, or a related field from an accredited institution that is higher than an associate degree.
- I have an associate degree, or higher, but not in electrical technology, industrial electronics technology, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
- None of the above.
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Select the statement that most accurately describes your full-time experience as a practitioner in the electrical, industrial electronics technology, or industrial maintenance field.
- I have three (3) or more years of full-time experience as a practitioner in the electrical, industrial electronics technology, or industrial maintenance field.
- I have less than three (3) years of full-time experience as a practitioner in the electrical, industrial electronics technology, or industrial maintenance field.
- I do not have any full-time experience as a practitioner in the electrical, industrial electronics technology, or industrial maintenance field.
Required Question