Adjunct Faculty, Construction Management

Salt Lake Community College (UT); Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College invites applications for adjunct instructors in Construction Management. Courses include CMGT 1010, CMGT 1130, CMGT 1450, CMGT 2640 and CMGT 2820, with emphasis on building techniques, safety, prints, estimating, and energy systems.

The department uses a pooled hiring process and reopens postings each year, inviting qualified applicants to reapply. Applicants must have 8 years of full-time construction experience or 6 years plus AAS, or 4 years plus BS, in related

Qualifications

• Experience in construction management contexts and teaching in higher education.
• Ability to develop and update course outlines and syllabi.
• Commitment to professional standards and FERPA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Effectively prepare and teach classes to facilitate student learning.
• Assess student performance and maintain student records.
• Develop, distribute, and adhere to current course outlines and/or syllabi.
• Demonstrate and support professional commitment to Division, School, and College mission and values.
• Maintain currency in the theory and practice of Construction Management and Sustainable Building.
• Abide by college policies and maintain respectful instructional environment.
• Communicate with students promptly and provide feedback on assignments.
• Maintain attendance records and submit grades by deadlines.
• Ensure safety and professional conduct in the classroom.

Skills

Construction management experience

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field

Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree

Job description

Under general supervision, teach various adjunct Construction Management courses which will lead students to acquire specific skills, and Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees including:

Construction Material and Methods (CMGT 1010) – This course will provide students with knowledge of building techniques and materials. The course will examine common construction materials, components, and systems related to wood frame structures, utilizing sustainable building practices. The construction process will be analyzed from site planning to finish construction.

OSHA 30 for Construction (CMGT1130) – In-depth study of OSHA safety practices and its role in the construction industry. Review workers safety procedures and practices used in the construction industry. Attendance is required to be eligible for OSHA 30 completion card.

Construction Print Reading and Layout (CMGT 1450) – A study of print reading as it pertains to today’s high-tech industry. This course includes the study of architectural symbols and terms, relationship of views, sections, electrical and mechanical systems and diagrams. Residential and commercial plans will be examined. The use of electronic files in print reading such as PDF & DWG files will be discussed.

Construction Estimating (CMGT 2640) – An introduction to material take-offs, labor cost estimate, equipment cost, price extensions and competitive bidding. Various building systems will be discussed and evaluated. Formulas will be input into software such as Microsoft Excel to provide students with an experience in computerized estimating & takeoffs.

Construction Systems and Standards (CMGT 2820) – An introduction to energy systems for commercial and residential construction. Systems include electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, air distribution, lighting, solar and alternative energy systems and the application and effect on the building envelop and air quality. Current Green Building Standards will be studied including LEED and Energy Star.

This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available. Pooled positions re-open every year. We encourage all interested to apply to re-posted adjunct positions.

Responsibilities

1. 1. Effectively prepare and teach classes to facilitate student learning.
2. 2. Assess student performance and maintain student records.
3. 3. Develop, distribute, and adhere to current course outlines and/or syllabi.
4. 4. Demonstrate and support professional commitment to Division, School, and College mission and values.
5. 5. Maintain currency in the theory and practice of Construction Management and Sustainable Building.
6. 6. Becomes familiar with, and abides by, all college policies with immediate priority given to those policies that govern interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments throughout the organization
7. 7. Maintains professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators
8. 8. Provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments
9. 9. Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards
10. 10. Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades
11. 11. Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance
12. 12. Informs students of progress-to-date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines
13. 13. Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment
14. 14. Prepares and submits incident reports to Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy
15. 16. Maintains professional and collegial behavior
16. 17. Handles/responds to student concerns/complaints, and responds to student communications and inquiries promptly (generally within 1-2 days)
17. 18. Maintains professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure
18. 19. Completes all required employee trainings
19. 20. Knows and enforces FERPA guidelines
20. 21. Provides ADA accommodations as requested
21. 22. Other job-related duties as needed
22. 23. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
23. 24. Ability to work effectively and professionally with students, employees, and members of the public from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, including individuals with disabilities, consistent with the College's obligations under Title VI, Title VII, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Must have a minimum of eight (8) full-time years of paid construction work experience, or six (6) full-time years of paid construction work experience and Associate of Applied (AAS) degree, or four (4) full-time years of paid construction work experience and Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Degree must be in a related field.

Education and relevant experience may be substituted when the minimum qualification does not require a specific degree, license, certification, accreditation standard, or other requirement for which substitution would be inappropriate. Trade off 1:1 full-time experience/education requirement. Part-time experience can be considered on a prorated basis (Trade off 2:1).

Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

1. 1. General Building Contractor’s License preferred.
2. 2. Experience, Certifications as related to specific classes being taught.

Example Certifications include, but not limited to:

• LEED
• National Association of Home Builders Certified Green Professional
• OSHA Certification

1. 3. Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field from an accredited College or University.
2. 4. Two (2) years of post-secondary teaching experience in Construction Management, Sustainable Building or a related field.
3. 5. Proven experience in estimating construction projects.
4. 6. Supervisory field management experience from start to finish on three or more custom homes or equivalent experience on commercial construction projects.