Adjunct Faculty-NCCER Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor

Lewis University; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Job summary

Lewis University in Romeoville, IL is seeking an Adjunct Faculty – NCCER Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor to deliver NCCER curriculum and oversee hands-on labs in the workforce readiness program. The role emphasizes safety, foundational carpentry skills, and employability competencies aligned with industry standards, with part-time hours as needed on campus.

Applicants should have carpentry experience, teaching or training background, and a commitment to student success in NCCER

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of professional hands-on carpentry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of carpentry tools, materials, and safety practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver NCCER-accredited Core and Carpentry curriculum in accordance with NCCER policies and assessment standards.
• Provide instruction in construction safety, hand and power tools, construction math, blueprint reading, layout, and framing fundamentals.
• Utilize lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on lab activities to support diverse learning styles.
• Prepare students for NCCER written and performance-based assessments.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with approved curriculum and program schedules.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Instructional technology

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Carpentry/Construction

Tools

NCCER curriculum materials

Job description

Adjunct Faculty-NCCER Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor

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Position Title Adjunct Faculty-NCCER Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor

Position Status Adjunct

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Budget Summary

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Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Adjunct Faculty – NCCER Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Instructor is responsible for delivering NCCER -accredited Core and Carpentry curriculum to participants enrolled in workforce and pre-apprenticeship training programs. This role focuses on hands-on instruction, jobsite safety, foundational carpentry skills, and employability competencies aligned with industry standards. The instructor ensures compliance with NCCER accreditation requirements, institutional policies, and applicable workforce funding guidelines while supporting student retention, credential attainment, and apprenticeship readiness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver NCCER -accredited Core and Carpentry curriculum in accordance with NCCER policies and assessment standards.

• Provide instruction in construction safety, hand and power tools, construction math, blueprint reading, layout, and framing fundamentals.

• Provide instruction in construction safety, hand and power tools, construction math, blueprint reading, layout, and framing fundamentals.

• Utilize lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on lab activities to support diverse learning styles.

• Utilize lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on lab activities to support diverse learning styles.

• Prepare students for successful completion of NCCER written and performance-based assessments.

• Prepare students for successful completion of NCCER written and performance-based assessments.

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with approved curriculum and program schedules.

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with approved curriculum and program schedules.

• Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive classroom and lab environment.

• Maintain a safe, organized, and supportive classroom and lab environment.

• Accurately track student attendance, grades, skills checklists, and assessment documentation.

• Accurately track student attendance, grades, skills checklists, and assessment documentation.

• Provide timely feedback and counsel students on academic progress and career pathways.

• Provide timely feedback and counsel students on academic progress and career pathways.

• Communicate regularly with program leadership and support staff.

• Communicate regularly with program leadership and support staff.

• Utilize instructional technology platforms as required.

• Utilize instructional technology platforms as required.

• Participate in meetings, professional development, and compliance training.

• Participate in meetings, professional development, and compliance training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional, hands-on carpentry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of carpentry tools, materials, and safety practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and instructional technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of professional carpentry experience.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Carpentry, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or a related field.
• Prior teaching or workforce training experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform hands-on demonstrations.
• Ability to lift and move tools, equipment, and materials.
• Instruction occurs in classroom, workshop, and simulated jobsite environments.

Work hours

Part-time; as needed basis

Posting Number

Posting Number F00481

Posting Date

Posting Date 01/12/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

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Required Documents

• Resume

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