Posting Closing Date: October 18, 2026
Campus Location: St. Thomas, ON
Department: STE2 St Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus
JM Employment Group: Academic
Pay Details: $103.77 - $103.77 Hourly
Worker Sub-Type: Fixed term (Fixed Term)
Time Type: Part time
Remote Type: In-Person
Contract End Date: December 17, 2027
Hours of Work per Week: 6
Job Description Help Prepare the Next Generation of Electrical Professionals
Note: This is a vacancy for 1 Part-time faculty position (up to 6 hours per week). This is an in-person teaching position based at the St. Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus. Successful candidates must be passionate about student success, be flexible with their availability to support student learning, and available to teach any time during daytime hours, Monday through Friday.
Note: This position is located at 120 Bill Martyn Parkway St. Thomas, ON N5R 6A7 Fanshawe College is seeking an experienced and student-focused Part-Time Professor, Electrical Techniques to join the St. Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus as we expand delivery of our established Electrical Techniques program to St. Thomas beginning in Winter 2027. This is an exciting opportunity to help increase access to skilled trades education in Southwestern Ontario while supporting the growing demand for electrical professionals across a wide range of industries and technology sectors.
Across Ontario and Canada, governments, industry leaders, employers, and educational institutions continue to identify skilled trades education and workforce development as critical priorities. Significant investments in housing, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, automation, communications, and emerging technologies are increasing demand for highly skilled workers. By expanding Electrical Techniques to the St. Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus, Fanshawe is helping address this workforce need while creating new educational opportunities closer to home for students in the region.
About the Program Electrical Techniques provides students with a strong foundation in electrical theory, secure work practices, wiring methods, electrical installation, troubleshooting, and industry standards. Program discussions emphasize the importance of strong electrical fundamentals while incorporating current technologies, simulation tools, and hands-on learning experiences. The program serves as both a direct pathway into electrical apprenticeships and a gateway to further studies and careers in:
Construction and industrial electrical trades
Electrical Engineering Technician programs
Electrical Engineering Technology programs
Electrical engineering pathways
Fire alarm and life-safety systems
Communications and structured cabling systems
Building automation and intelligent building technologies
Data and network infrastructure
Security and access control systems
Industrial automation and controls
What You’ll Do Deliver engaging classroom, laboratory, and shop-based instruction within the Electrical Techniques program
Teach foundational electrical theory and practical industry skills
Demonstrate industry best practices related to safety, troubleshooting, installation, and code compliance
Develop lesson plans, laboratory activities, demonstrations,



and assessments aligned with course outcomes
Evaluate student achievement and provide timely, meaningful feedback
Foster an inclusive, respectful, and student-centered learning environment
Utilize educational technology and Fanshawe's learning systems to support student success
Collaborate with faculty colleagues, program leadership, and campus staff to support program quality and student achievement
Help students understand the many career pathways available within today's electrical and technology sectors
What You’ll Bring Certificate of Qualification (309A) Construction and Maintenance Electrician
Certificate of Qualification (442A) Industrial Electrician
A degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering or engineering technology discipline together with significant relevant industry experience
Recent experience working within the electrical industry
Strong knowledge of electrical theory and practical applications
Knowledge of applicable safety regulations, electrical codes, and industry standards
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
A demonstrated commitment to student success and learner-centered education
Availability to teach in person during daytime hours at the St. Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus
Preferred Qualifications and Experience/Knowledge Preference may be given to candidates with experience or expertise in Apprenticeship training and skilled trades education
Residential, commercial, or industrial electrical installation
Industrial automation and control systems
PLC programming and troubleshooting
Motor controls and electrical machinery
Electrical testing, commissioning, and diagnostics
Canadian Electrical Code
Fire alarm and life-safety systems
Communications and structured cabling systems
Building automation and intelligent building technologies
Security, access control, and integrated low-voltage systems
Data communications and network infrastructure
Electrical drawing and schematic interpretation
Post-secondary, apprenticeship, adult education, or secondary-school teaching experience
Master Electrician designation
Electrical Engineering degree
Electrical Engineering Technician diploma
Electrical Engineering Technology diploma
Related engineering technology credentials combined with significant industry experience
Why Join Fanshawe? At Fanshawe College, teaching goes far beyond delivering course content. It is an opportunity to share your knowledge, mentor future professionals, and help students build rewarding careers in industries that are essential to Ontario's future. The Electrical Techniques program has an established reputation for preparing students with the foundational knowledge, technical skills,



and problem-solving abilities needed for success in the electrical sector and related technology fields. By supporting the expansion of this proven program to St. Thomas, you will help increase access to skilled trades education while strengthening the workforce pipeline for local and regional employers. The St. Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus offers a collaborative learning environment with strong connections to local employers and industry partners. A smaller campus environment fosters meaningful relationships among students, faculty, and staff while creating opportunities for mentorship, innovation, and student success. This is an opportunity to be part of a significant expansion of skilled trades education in Southwestern Ontario. Your experience and mentorship will help prepare future electricians, engineering technicians, engineering technologists, fire alarm technicians, communications specialists, automation professionals, and other highly skilled workers needed by our region's employers.
Educational Credentials While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory as a condition of employment.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Accommodation Fanshawe College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the recruiter leading the recruitment will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs. Accommodation requests per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act can be emailed to: [email protected]
Land Acknowledgement Fanshawe College would like to acknowledge and honour the Anishinaabe, Lotinuhsyuní and Lenape people of southwestern Ontario as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waterways where Fanshawe College is located. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Benefits Competitive compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous vacation and holiday entitlements
Full-time employees start at a minimum of 3 weeks of vacation per year in addition to our paid college closure from Dec. 25 – Jan. 1
Prepaid leave/salary deferral plan
Subsidized maternity and parental leave
Family tuition program
Flexible work policy
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Corporate Discounts through CAUBO
Professional Development Education is at the heart of the Fanshawe experience for both students and employees.
Organizational Development and Learning provides professional development and training opportunities for employees to grow and develop new skills.
Fanshawe also offers:
Tuition reimbursement and subsidy programs
Professional development leave
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Fanshawe College is proud to offer a lifetime retirement pension. Find out more information on the CAAT Pension Plan website:
Full-time Job Postings: DBprime Plan
Part-time Job Postings: DBplus Plan

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📌 Part-Time Professor, Electrical Techniques St. Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus (Ontario)
🏢 The Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology
📍 Ontario