Adjunct Faculty, Construction Industry Trainer

WSU Tech; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

WSU Tech is seeking a Construction industry trainer to deliver hands-on, industry-aligned training on-site at a partner facility in Wichita. The 8-week modular program covers safety, framing basics, squaring, plumbing walls, window and siding installation, with instruction aligned to modular manufacturing standards and focus on layout accuracy and structural integrity.

Responsibilities include delivering curriculum in sequence, adapting for mixed experience levels, tracking trainee competency,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• OSHA 10-hour required.
• NCCER Core or NCCER Craft Instructor certification preferred.
• At least 3 years of hands-on industry experience in residential construction, modular construction, or carpentry.
• Experience training, mentoring, or supervising crews or apprentices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on curriculum in sequence.
• Adapt instruction for mixed experience levels.
• Track trainee competency completion.
• Safety and shop management.

Skills

Hands-on instruction

Adaptability

Safety oversight

Shop management

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 10-hour certification

NCCER Core or NCCER Craft Instructor certification

Job description

Overview / Job Summary:

The Construction industry trainer delivers hands‑on, industry‑aligned training to incumbent and new workers on‑site at an employer partner facility. The training is an 8‑week modular program covering construction site safety, framing basics, squaring and plumbing walls, window installation, and siding installation. The instructor teaches to modular manufacturing standards, focusing on layout accuracy, structural integrity for transport, and building assemblies.

The instructor builds a safe, structured shop environment where trainees of mixed skill levels move from orientation to independently completing a fully framed, sheathed, wrapped, and sided wall section. The position works closely with WSU Tech Training & Workforce Innovation staff and the employer partner. Together they align instruction with employer production needs, track trainee competency, and report on outcomes.

• Worksite Location: on sit with Industry Partner
• Position Type: Part‑Time
• Pay: $32/hr

Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary, but are not limited to:

• Deliver hands‑on curriculum in sequence
• Adapt instruction for mixed experience levels
• Track trainee competency completion
• Safety and shop management

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• OSHA 10‑hour required
• NCCER Core or NCCER Craft Instructor certification preferred
• At least 3 years of hands‑on industry experience in residential construction, modular construction, or carpentry
• Experience training, mentoring, or supervising crews or apprentices preferred.

https://wsutech.edu/whyhere/

WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents, and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community. WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.