Electrical Instructor Jobs

Electrical Instructor jobs are open across vocational schools, community colleges, apprenticeship programs, and industrial training centers, from entry-level to senior instructor and program director, with specializations in residential wiring, industrial controls, and code compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles177+
Top stateTexas
Top employerDorsey College
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type83% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Instructor, Electrical Systems
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Instructor, Electrical Systems
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, North Carolina
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
$49k - $52k/yr
Associate's degree in electrical engineering
501-1,000

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Electrical Instructor
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Electrical Instructor
North American Trade Schools
Baltimore, Maryland
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$25 - $32/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
51-200

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Spanish/English Bilingual - Adjunct Electrical Instructor
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Spanish/English Bilingual - Adjunct Electrical Instructor
Knobelsdorff (KE)
Goodhue, Minnesota
Corporate Training
Higher Education
Teaching & Instruction
Remote (US)
Master Electrician
501-1,000

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Electrical Instructor
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Electrical Instructor
Ancora Education
Augusta, Georgia
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$52k - $58k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Instructor, Electrical Engineering
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Instructor, Electrical Engineering
Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio
Corporate Training
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Master of Science
1,001-5,000

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Electrical Instructor Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Dorsey College11
  • Ancora Education10
  • State of Georgia10
  • Northbridge University7
  • Tulsa Welding School5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in electrical instructor jobs.

  • Current journeyman or master electrician license in the relevant state
  • Minimum five years of field experience in commercial or industrial electrical work
  • Experience developing or delivering electrical apprenticeship or vocational curriculum
  • Familiarity with current National Electrical Code requirements and code-cycle updates
  • Ability to operate and teach on programmable logic controllers and industrial control panels
  • Postsecondary teaching certificate or career and technical education credential preferred

Tips for Your Electrical Instructor Job Search

Align your resume to licensing standards

Employers want to see your journeyman or master electrician license front and center, not buried. List the issuing state and license number. If you hold multiple state licenses, include each one because multistate credentials expand the openings you qualify for.

Highlight hands-on curriculum you built

Generic teaching experience won't stand out. Describe specific lab exercises, wiring simulations, or code-compliance modules you designed. Interviewers want instructors who can build practical coursework, not just lecture from a textbook or manufacturer manual.

Target programs tied to apprenticeship bodies

Joint apprenticeship training committees and union-affiliated programs post openings separately from general job boards. Search directly on program websites and community college career pages because these postings often close faster than listings on broader platforms.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists electrical instructor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a teaching demonstration before interviews

Many programs ask finalists to deliver a short demo lesson on a topic like conduit bending or load calculation. Prepare one in advance with a clear safety check-in, a hands-on component, and a wrap-up that connects to code requirements.

Negotiate release time for continuing education

Code updates and new equipment require instructors to stay current. When reviewing an offer, ask whether the employer covers National Electrical Code cycle training and whether you get scheduled time away from class to complete it.

Electrical Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most electrical instructors?

Dorsey College, Ancora Education, and State of Georgia are hiring the most electrical instructors right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Florida, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to cluster near regions with active construction markets and established joint apprenticeship training programs.

How many electrical instructor jobs are remote?

About 17% of electrical instructor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most electrical training programs. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are theory-based courses, code review instruction, and continuing education modules that can be delivered through online learning platforms.

How do you become an electrical instructor?

Start by earning a journeyman or master electrician license and accumulating substantial field experience, since most programs require at least five years of hands-on work before they will consider you for an instructor role. From there, pursue a career and technical education teaching credential in your state if one is required, build a portfolio of any curriculum or training materials you have developed, and apply to community colleges, vocational schools, or apprenticeship programs that match your specialty.

Can you get an electrical instructor job with little teaching experience?

Yes, strong field credentials can outweigh a thin teaching resume at many programs, especially at apprenticeship training centers that prioritize trade expertise over formal education background. To compensate for limited classroom time, document any informal training you have done on the job, such as mentoring apprentices, running safety briefings, or onboarding new hires, and frame those experiences in terms of learning outcomes and participant skill development.

What does the electrical instructor interview process look like?

Most programs begin with a phone or video screening focused on your license, years in the trade, and teaching background. Finalists are typically invited for an in-person interview that includes a panel of department chairs or program directors and often a teaching demonstration covering a practical topic such as conduit installation, motor controls, or load calculation. Some institutions also ask candidates to review a sample lesson plan or troubleshoot a scenario the students might encounter.

Where can I find and apply to electrical instructor jobs?

You can find and apply to electrical instructor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.

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