Faculty, Electric Utility Linework Salary $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 Annually
Location Chino Valley, AZ
Job Type Full Time
Job Number 2026-00077
Department Lineworker Electrical Program
Opening Date 04/13/2026
Description Benefits Questions Description of Position
*Initial Review Date: 04/06/2026**This position will have a start date of July 7th, 2026*This role will offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment and up to $5,000 in relocation reimbursement for qualified candidates.
Reporting to the Dean of Chino Valley center, the incumbent will be responsible for the continued development and instruction of a Lineworker Technician Program. The Electric Utility Linework Instructor will be responsible for curriculum development, field training, including pole climbing, equipment operation, overhead and underground line construction, hot-line work, safety, and instruction in all other subjects in the program. Conforms to policies and procedures for safe work practices, area protection, proper use of vehicles, tools, and equipment associated with accepted lineman work practices. Additional responsibilities will include course preparation and instruction in assigned classes according to course syllabi; participation in the college community and continued professional growth activities; and creative program building based on needs assessment and in collaboration with other faculty. May be asked to teach other courses in disciplines in which she/he is able to be credentialed.
In addition to traditional class structure, the College is also seeking to meet the varying needs of our students by offering weekend, year-round, and compressed courses and services. Since service to our students is our highest priority, instructors can expect to participate in innovative methods and assignments may be multi-campus with the possibility of interactive, online, day, evening, and/or weekend classes.
The general expectation is that full-time faculty serve as probationary faculty for 3 years before being reviewed for continuing status. The determination of faculty status is, however, ultimately at the discretion of the Yavapai College District Governing Board and the College President, as the Boards designee.
Minimum Expectations & Requirements
Documented proof of at least five years experience in the electric utility industry as journeyman lineman
Available to teach day and/or evening and/or summer classes as assigned
A strong commitment to working with students and faculty
Excellent communication and people skills
Credentialing Requirements for Faculty Teaching Coursework in Occupational Terminal Degree Programs (outlined below):
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Credentialing Requirements for Faculty Teaching Coursework in Occupational Terminal Degree Programs:
Degree in discipline (Associate's degree or higher) AND 5 years or 5,000 hours of documented experience recent with the discipline; AND/OR
Professional Licensure/Specialized certificate(s) AND/OR 5 years or 5,000 hours of documented and recent work experience.
Preferred Skills & Abilities
AAS degree or certifications in a related field, will accept extensive field experience in lieu of formal education
Some management, supervisory, or teaching experience in classroom or field
Computer competency skills needed to perform instruction, grading, emails, assembly of curricula and syllabi, assignments, tests, and other necessary computer operations needed to perform teaching assignments
Experience working with culturally diverse populations
Community college teaching experience
Experience with multi-media technology to enhance student learning
Experience with online instruction
Experience working with culturally diverse populations
Ability to teach other courses
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential