Job description

The Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Instructor will teach electrical principles, process control, and automation to students. They will develop lesson plans, lead hands-on labs for installation and troubleshooting, assess student progress, and ensure safety compliance with industry standards.

All SAU Tech employees are expected to demonstrate excellence in interpersonal behaviors and be committed to effective collaboration with colleagues. Joining the SAU Tech family requires a commitment to creating and cultivating caring environments through the intentional inclusion of all staff in student success efforts.

SAU Tech and the State of Arkansas does not discriminate in access to employment opportunities or in employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex. national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

Key Responsibilities

* Curriculum Delivery: Develop and instruct courses on electrical circuits, instrumentation, sensors, motor controls, and PLCs.

• Hands-On Training: Facilitate practical lab sessions, demonstrating the proper use of tools and test equipment.
• Student Assessment: Evaluate student performance through exams, practical testing, and progress reports.
• Safety Adherence: Enforce rigorous safety protocols (e.g., OSHA, NEC) for all electrical work.
• Curriculum Development: Regularly update training materials, manuals, and simulations to align with industry advancements.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree

    or

  • Associate’s degree plus 4-6 years of relevant experience

    or

  • Eight – 10+ years of highly relevant field experience

• Experience: Field-based experience as an E&I Technician or Supervisor
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of industrial instrumentation (flow, level, temperature) and electrical systems.
• Instructional Skills: Strong communication, presentation, and classroom management abilities.

How to apply

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Background check is required.

Applicants will be contacted via email with information regarding the position. Please monitor the email address provided in your application for updates.

SAU Tech offices are to be well-lit with artificial light.

This is an on-campus position. If not residing within a reasonable commuting distance from Camden, AR, relocation is required.

Deadline for first consideration is March 22, 2026.

The policy of Southern Arkansas University Tech is to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. The College will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. Discrimination is prohibited by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, including all subsequent amendments and administrative regulations adopted thereunder by the Department of Education. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in the various programs and activities of the College.