Construction Trades Faculty & Curriculum Leader

TRIBAL COLLEGE JOURNAL; Mission (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinte Gleska University seeks a full-time Construction Trades faculty member to teach, develop curricula, and advise students within the Institute of Technologies Department. You will support program assessment, recruitment, and community engagement while upholding culturally responsive teaching.

The ideal candidate has a construction trades certificate (or AAS), 5–10+ years of related experience, and at least five years of higher-education teaching.

Qualifications

• Certificate in construction trades; AAS preferred in related field.
• 5–10+ years of related industry experience.
• Five+ years of teaching in higher education.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with Native American students and communities.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented academic environment.
• Cultural competency with Lakota and Native American communities.
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Teach Construction Trades courses in accordance with the SGU contract.
• Develop, plan, and submit course schedules for each semester.
• Prepare and submit program budgets with department leadership.
• Maintain professional communication with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Support departmental goals and contribute to the academic unit.
• Maintain degree plan records and participate in program reviews.
• Attend required professional development and meetings.
• Advise and mentor students in the program.
• Assist with recruitment, outreach, and retention efforts.
• Maintain required credentials and comply with SGU policies.

Skills

Construction trades expertise

Course development & curriculum design

Student advising

Strong communication skills

Native American community experience

Team collaboration

Office & Google Workspace proficiency

Education

Certificate in Construction trades

Associate of Applied Science in construction trades

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Sinte Gleska University seeks a full-time Construction Trades faculty member to teach, develop curricula, and advise students within the Institute of Technologies Department. You will support program assessment, recruitment, and community engagement while upholding culturally responsive teaching.

The ideal candidate has a construction trades certificate (or AAS), 5–10+ years of related experience, and at least five years of higher-education teaching.