Faculty- Construction Trades

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

The faculty member will provide instruction in the Construction Trades program and support the academic mission of Sinte Gleska University through teaching, curriculum development, student advising, program assessment, and community engagement. The successful candidate will foster a supportive and culturally responsive learning environment while contributing to the continued growth and success of the Institute of Technologies Department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and teach courses within the Construction Trades curriculum in accordance with the SGU full-time faculty contract.
• Develop, plan, and submit course schedules for each academic semester in coordination with the Department Chair and Director.
• Prepare and submit program budgets in a timely manner in collaboration with the Department Chair and Director.
• Maintain professional verbal and written communication with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the public in accordance with SGU policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with department faculty, staff, and administrators to support departmental goals and contribute positively to the academic unit.
• Maintain accurate and ongoing student degree plan records in collaboration with the Department Chair and Director throughout the academic year.
• Attend and participate in all required professional development and training activities.
• Attend and participate in all required departmental and institutional meetings.
• Plan, prepare, and assist with academic registration, advising, and related student support activities each semester.
• Serve on university committees and participate in campus-wide initiatives.
• Support the mission of the University and the Institute of Technologies Department.
• Maintain office hours in accordance with departmental and faculty contract requirements.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Sinte Gleska University, including compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, ADA.
• Participate in the design, development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the Construction Trades curriculum and program, in collaboration with the Department Chair and Director.
• Prepare and submit course syllabi and instructional materials in a timely manner.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning outcomes and program effectiveness, including program reviews, semiannual and annual reports.
• Advise and mentor students enrolled in the Construction Trades program.
• Assist with student recruitment, outreach, and retention efforts.
• Fulfill all responsibilities outlined in the Sinte Gleska University faculty contract.
• Maintain required educational credentials, professional expertise, and demonstrated teaching competencies consistent with departmental and institutional standards.
• Adhere to all faculty duties and responsibilities outlined in the faculty contract and SGU policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• At a minimum, a certificate in Construction trades or building trades. Preferred: Associate of Applied Science degree in the construction trades-related field, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5-10 plus years of professional experience in a related industry field.
• Minimum of five years of teaching experience in higher education or equivalent instructional experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with Native American students and communities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented academic environment.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity when working with Lakota and Native American
• communities and organizations within reservation boundaries.
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace applications.

Confidentiality:

The SGU Employees agrees to maintain strict confidentiality regarding FERPA, HIPAA, and the contents of all Sinte Gleska University correspondence, student records, personnel files and fiscal data.

Additional Information:

Sinte Gleska University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, except as allowed by the Indian preference provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.

The SGU Employee is responsible for ensuring that his/her personnel file is current with regard to official evidence of educational qualifications and experiences. Failure to do so prior to start of the contract year may result in not receiving compensation commensurate with claimed advancement in promotional steps.