Building Construction Instructor

State of South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is seeking a Building Construction Technology Instructor who will deliver quality instruction and manage students in BCT courses. The role includes student advisement, curriculum development, and program management, reporting to the Division Dean of Industrial Technology.

You will work with the BCT advisory committee and maintain labs to state-of-the-art standards. An Associate’s Degree is preferred and a minimum of five years in the Building Construction

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience working in the Building Construction field as a residential builder, electrician, and/or plumber.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality instruction in Building Construction Technology courses.
• Advise and mentor students enrolled in Building Construction Technology programs.
• Participate in curriculum development and periodic evaluation of courses.
• Assist in developing and refining BCT curriculum.
• Support student recruitment and outreach activities for the BCT program.
• Maintain Building Construction Technology labs to state-of-art standards.

Education

Associate's Degree in the appropriate discipline

Job description

Job Purpose:

The Building Construction Technology (BCT) Instructor is responsible to the Division Dean for Industrial Technology for the delivery of quality instruction and management of students enrolled in BCT courses and advisement of students in the Building Construction Technology Programs. Responsibilities occur in the areas of instructional development, teaching performance, student advisement, professional development, college/community service, and instructional management.

Job Duties:

INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• 1. Work with members of the BCT Advisory Committee to participate in planning for new and existing programs and courses.


• 2.Assist in the development of the BCT curriculum for students in the Building Construction Technology program.


• 3.Evaluate courses in the BCT curriculum.


• 4.Assist in the refinement of curriculum for Building Constructing Technology courses.

TEACHING PERFORMANCE

• 1.Teach courses as assigned and in accordance with the established syllabi.


• 2.Provide high quality instruction in BCT for students on a regular basis.


• 3.Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis.


• 4.Participate in the Faculty Performance Management System.


• 5.Achieve at least a 3.5 on student evaluations and satisfactory peer/supervisor evaluations.

STUDENT ADVISEMENT

• 1. Work with the Student Services Division in the selection, recruitment, admission and retention of students and to utilize counseling services.


• 2.Advise and maintain records or assigned student advisees in accordance with divisional policy and procedures.


• 3. Provide effective academic advisement for students enrolled in the Building Construction Technology Program.


• 4.Cooperate with the Student Services Division in the placement and follow-up of students.


• 5.Maintain office hours as required to meet needs of students, faculty, and advisees.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• 1. Represent the Division and College by participating in community and professional meetings.


• 2. Attend relevant professional meetings.


• 3. Maintain a current awareness of educational innovations and trends appropriate to provision of high quality instruction in content area

COLLEGE COMMUNITY SERVICE

• 1. Actively initiate and perform effective student recruitment activities in high schools and in the community.


• 2. Implement marketing activities for Building Construction Technology (BCT) program.


• 3. Utilize the services of staff specialists and coordinators.


• 4. Maintain contacts with appropriate professional and community organizations/individuals in the College service area.


• 5. Serve actively on College committees


• 6. Work cooperatively with other divisional faculty members and College divisions to meet the educational needs of students.

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• 1. Foster and promote the relevance of language and communications skills for all degree and certificate programs.


• 2. Maintain proper control and effective use of all physical facilities and supplies in the assigned division.


• 3. Prepare reports in cooperation with division dean for input into the planning/reporting system.


• 4. Administer student regulations within the division.


• 5. Insure communication of policies, procedures, and campus information to all students.


• 6. Perform additional duties, as assigned by the Division Dean.


• 7. Maintain Building Construction Technology labs at state-of-art standards.


• 8. Maintain appropriate vendor specific certifications related to instructional program.

A minimum of 5 years experience working in the Building Construction field as a residential builder, electrician, and/or plumber.

An Associate's Degree in the appropriate discipline is preferred.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, genetic identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.