EDET Instructional Specialist

Job Summary

• New River Community and Technical College is seeking a full-time, 9-month Instructional Specialist in
• Electrical Distribution Engineering Technology (EDET). The successful candidate will have extensive
• experience in the electrical line service industry, including power transmission and distribution, pole
• top and bucket operations, climbing and rigging techniques, transformer connections, system
• protection, and underground/overhead maintenance. Responsibilities include instruction, curriculum
• development, assessment, safety compliance, and student advising. The instructor will train students
• to become entry-level line workers and electrical distribution technicians, equipping them with the
• technical skills and professional knowledge required for employment in the electric utility or
• construction industry.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety culture, student success, and
• continuous improvement, and will maintain close partnerships with regional utilities and industry
• stakeholders to ensure curriculum relevance and program growth.
• This position will play a key role in expanding the Electrical Distribution Engineering Technology
• (EDET) program into the communications and broadband industry by developing an Advisory Board
• composed of regional partners and industry representatives. Through this collaboration, the
• Instructional Specialist will help design and implement a second-semester curriculum or Certificate of
• Applied Science (CAS) to support emerging workforce needs in fiber optics and telecommunications.
• The position requires the ability to travel.

Nature of Work

• The Instructional Specialist reports directly to the Dean of Workforce, Technical, and Community
• Education and works cooperatively with the Department Chairperson and program faculty. The
• position is responsible for teaching, developing, and maintaining a full range of courses in electrical
• line service and distribution systems. Instruction may include both classroom and field-based learning
• at heights, using climbing gear, bucket trucks, digger derricks, and simulated pole yards. This position
• may require day, evening, or weekend teaching assignments and travel between campuses or training
• sites.

Distinguishing Characteristics

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

Summary of Responsibilities

• Works independently under broad supervision.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of industry safety standards (OSHA, NESC, DOT, and utility

best practices).

• Maintains professional relationships with electric utilities, contractors, and regulatory

agencies.

• Participates in recruitment, outreach, and program promotion activities.
• Develop, revise, and maintain syllabi that clearly outline course requirements, safety

expectations, goals, and objectives.

• Instruct students in classroom, lab, and outdoor pole yard environments in accordance with

industry safety standards.

• Teach core competencies including: electrical theory, climbing, rigging, rescue, transformer

• and metering applications, distribution equipment operation, underground and overhead
• construction, switching, grounding, and safety procedures.

• Evaluate student learning through tests, performance demonstrations, and skills assessments.
• Maintain accurate attendance, academic progress, and credential documentation.
• Advise and mentor students in career pathways, certifications, and professional conduct.
• Participate in the EDET Advisory Board to ensure the curriculum reflects current industry

needs.

• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of training yard facilities and equipment.
• Recommend and maintain instructional tools and materials needed for training delivery.
• Participate in college committees, faculty meetings, and professional development.
• Support recruitment efforts and represent the program positively to prospective students and

employers.

• Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, and teamwork consistent with the college’s

• mission and values.
• Position may require travel between campuses.

Professional Development

• Maintain currency with electrical distribution industry practices, OSHA regulations, and utility

safety standards.

• Attend training through recognized bodies such as NCCER, OSHA, FEMA, and utility training

consortia.

• Complete required institutional compliance training and participate in ongoing professional

development.

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.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent instructional skills
• 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.

• Principles of supervision, including employee training and performance evaluation.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with diverse populations coming from varied cultures,

backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses.

• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office suite and D2L Brightspace systems to teach

• traditional, hybrid, or online courses, as well as other technologies used in an instructional
• setting.

• Ability to work with and present various curriculum concepts to a wide range of students with

diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.