EDET Academic Lab Instructor Assistant

Job Summary

• New River Community and Technical College is seeking a part-time Academic Lab Instruction Assistant
• in Electrical Distribution Engineering Technology (EDET). This position is designed as a support role to
• the 12-month faculty member and assists with instructional delivery, laboratory and field activities,
• student skill development, equipment readiness, and day-to-day program operations. The position
• may provide limited classroom, lab, and field instruction as assigned and under the direction of
• program leadership.
• A primary responsibility of this position is providing instruction for the Heavy Equipment Training for
• Lineworkers course, including support with safe operation, demonstrations, skills practice, and
• student performance monitoring in alignment with college and industry safety expectations. The
• position also supports the broader EDET program by reinforcing safe work practices, professional
• conduct, and workforce readiness.
• The position requires the ability to travel.

Nature of Work

• The Academic Lab Instruction Assistant reports directly to the Dean of Workforce, Technical, and
• Community Education and in close coordination with the 12-month EDET faculty member and
• Department Chairperson. The position is responsible for assisting with instruction, skills training,
• student supervision, lab and training yard preparation, record support, and other program functions
• necessary for effective instructional delivery. Teaching assignments may occur during daytime,
• evening, or weekend hours, depending on program need, but will not exceed 20 hours per week.
• The Academic Lab Instruction Assistant reports directly to the Dean of Workforce, Technical, and
• Community Education and in close coordination with the 12-month EDET faculty member and
• Department Chairperson. The position is responsible for assisting with instruction, skills training,
• student supervision, lab and training yard preparation, record support, and other program functions
• necessary for effective instructional delivery. Teaching assignments may occur during daytime,
• evening, or weekend hours, depending on program need, but will not exceed 20 hours per week.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all Policies and Standards.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Assist the 12-month faculty member with the delivery of classroom, lab, and field instruction

within the EDET program.

• Provide instruction for the Heavy Equipment Training for Lineworkers course, including

demonstrations, student oversight, safety monitoring, and skills evaluation support.

• Support hands-on training activities involving equipment, tools, materials, climbing gear, and

field-based learning environments, as assigned.

• Reinforce industry safety standards and safe operating procedures, including OSHA, DOT, and

utility best practices relevant to assigned instructional duties.

• Assist with student skills coaching in areas such as equipment operation, work-site

• awareness, rigging, material handling, and other entry-level lineworker competencies
• appropriate to course assignments.

• Help prepare, organize, and maintain training areas, vehicles, tools, instructional equipment,

and materials needed for daily instruction.

• Support the monitoring of student attendance, participation, performance, and completion of

required training activities.

• Assist with evaluating student learning through performance demonstrations, practical

activities, and instructor-directed assessments.

• Maintain a professional learning environment that supports student success, safety,

accountability, and teamwork.

• Assist full-time faculty with program logistics, recruitment events, community outreach, and

employer engagement activities, as needed.

• Participate in meetings, trainings, and other assigned duties that support program operations

and continuous improvement.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned in support of the EDET program and the college

• mission.
• Position may require travel between campuses.

Professional Development

• Participate in required training, compliance activities, and professional development

appropriate to the position.

• Engage in ongoing learning to maintain knowledge, skills, and effectiveness in instructional

support environments.

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 essential functions.

Skills/Abilities

• Outstanding organizational skills.
• The ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Ability to supervise, coordinate, and evaluate industrial training programs.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to market the program and classes to industry stakeholders and

potential clients.