Technical Instructor of Electric Lineworker
Colorado Mesa University · Colorado
📍 CMU Tech, Grand Junction, CO💰 $85,000-$92,500via workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-18
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ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary:
Do you have a passion for sharing your craft and teaching the next generation? If you have experience as an electric lineworker and a heart for students, we would love for you to join our family of exceptional instructors. The successful candidate will teach career and technical courses and perform administrative work at the CMU Tech Electric Lineworker Campus. This is an 11-month appointment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Teach 15 credit hours per semester and maintain 5 hours of office hours per week.
Work independently, as well as in collaboration with colleagues, to develop innovative curriculum which meets the needs of our diverse population of students.
Demonstrate knowledge of, and experience in the field of electric lineworking, using the most current equipment, and other technology to enhance instruction in necessary areas.
Working knowledge and skill of up-to-date industrial trade principles, methods, and techniques
Determine program needs, maintain equipment, and maintain program budget
The successful applicant will positively interact with students, business and industry representatives, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the public in a professional manner
Assist in recruitment, advisement, placement, development of cooperative work experience opportunities for students and follow-up of students
Serve as representative of the department by participating in committees, task forces, and events at the campus, college, and/or state levels
Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills. Positive and enthusiastic attitude
Coordinate industry engagement with local employers for advisory committee, internship, and other industry specific needs
Perform all responsibilities and instructional duties in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations as well as CMU/CMU Tech policies and procedures
Ensure the maintenance of appropriate approvals & accreditation, maintain and develop the curriculum in step with industry and state requirements
Other duties as required
Salary:
$85,000-$92,500 Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position reports to the Director of Instruction. Position may require training and supervision of part-time instructors.
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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED:
Certificate from an accredited institution in related field
Minimum of 4,000 hours of experience in electric line working in the last 7 years.
PREFERRED:
Associates degree or higher in related field
Supervisory experience
Evidence of teaching ability and or previous teaching experience as a lineman
COMPUTER SKILLS
Ability to utilize PowerPoint, Learning Management System technology to maintain grades and content.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply accounting models and mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, to interpret an extensive variety of legal and regulatory documents and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee typically performs the duties of the job in an open office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud at times, with several disruptions throughout the day.
This position will remain open until filled . Applications received by 9/30 will receive priority consideration, and applications received after that date will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled .
How to Apply : Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
Cover letter
Resume or CV
Names and contact information of three (3) pro
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