Solar Panel Installer Program Instructor

Join our team as the Solar Panel Installer Program Instructor!

Are you a solar expert with a passion for teaching? Tohono O’odham Community College (TOCC) is looking for a dedicated Solar Panel Installer Program Instructor. In this role, you won't just teach you'll shape the workforce of the Tohono O’odham Nation. You will lead our Solar Panel Installer certificate program, blending technical excellence with cultural relevance.

Hiring Salary Range: $50,000 - $57,000

What You'll Do:

• Teach 15 equated load hours per semester, using dynamic methods to engage adult learners.
• Maintain and evolve the curriculum for our Solar Panel Installer certificate.
• Mentor students, maintain safety standards in the lab, and stay current with NCCER and NABCEP industry credentials.
• Lead by example by enforcing department approved safety regulations and laboratory techniques.
• Work with college committees and community partners to promote student success and Indigenous education.

What You Bring:

• An Associate’s degree in Photovoltaic Systems or Renewable Energy.
• At least two years of industry experience.
• You are a certified journeyperson in electrical (residential and commercial) and are ready to obtain NABCEP certification within one year.
• Proficiency in solar energy lab techniques, adult learning theory, and classroom technology.
• A deep understanding of the history and contemporary issues facing Native people.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with construction or solar industry experience.
• Ability to speak and understand O’odham and/or Spanish.

Requirements:

• Valid state Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and obtain a fingerprint clearance card.

How to apply:

• We prefer that you apply for a job with us online, but we also accept paper applications.
• You can find the application on our website at www.tocc.edu. If you decide to mail in your application, you must include the following:
• Your completed TOCC application
• Your resume
• Unofficial transcript(s) of your highest degree(s)
• A list of three professional contacts that includes their name, job title, company, work phone number, email, and phone number

If you are claiming Indian Preference, you must include a copy of your certification or enrollment card. If you are claiming Veteran Preference, you must include a copy of your DD214 form.

Please mail your completed application to:

TOHONO O’ODHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES

P.O. BOX 3129, SELLS, AZ 85634