Carpentry Instructor — Hands-On Trade Educator

Enterprise State Community College; Columbiana (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

J.F. Ingram State Technical College seeks a full-time Career/Technical Instructor to teach students in a trade program under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Instruction and Dean of Instruction.

The role includes preparing practical and technical instruction, demonstrations, and safety training. The instructor will organize programs, supervise students, evaluate performance, maintain records, assist in job placement, and advise students.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make independent judgments, solve problems, provide leadership, and work with diverse groups.
• Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Willing to be flexible with work schedule as workload dictates.
• Understand and maintain confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Organizes practical and technical instruction programs, including demonstrations of skills required in trade and lectures on theory, techniques, and terminology.
• Instruct students in subject areas such as mathematics, communication skills, work habits, use and maintenance of tools and equipment, codes or regulations related to trade, and safety precautions.
• Plans and supervises the work of students, individually or in small groups, in-shop or laboratory.
• Test and evaluate student achievement in technical knowledge and trade skills.
• Maintains all records and provides reports as directed by the Dean of Instruction or his designee.
• Assists in job placement for graduates.
• Serves as an advisor for all students enrolled in the occupational program.
• Keep up-to-date with teaching methodology, occupational information, and technology through professional development activities.
• Must be eligible to enter any/all Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities to perform the job duties and maintain this status for continued employment.
• Possesses an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community and technical college.

Skills

Written communication

Leadership

Organization

Confidentiality

Punctuality

Flexibility

Job description

J.F. Ingram State Technical College seeks a full-time Career/Technical Instructor to teach students in a trade program under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Instruction and Dean of Instruction.

The role includes preparing practical and technical instruction, demonstrations, and safety training. The instructor will organize programs, supervise students, evaluate performance, maintain records, assist in job placement, and advise students.