GRANT-FUNDED CONSTRUCTION TRADES INSTRUCTOR POOL

Del Mar College Testing Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Del Mar College seeks an instructor to provide classroom instruction and practical shop experience preparing students for employment in Building Maintenance and related construction fields. You will teach core skills in safety, hand and power tool use, electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and construction technology.

This grant-funded, part-time, non-exempt position with open dates and no guaranteed continuation beyond grant funds requires an Associate Degree and five years of related

Qualifications

• Knowledge of teaching strategies that enhance student success.
• Familiarity with learning communities.
• Ability to plan instruction from approved syllabus/outline.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learners.
• Experience using instructional technologies in instruction.
• Ability to teach and communicate with students from varied multicultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Classroom instruction and hands-on learning with assessment.
• Provide a written syllabus and ensure clear expectations.
• Maintain professional relationships with students and colleagues.
• Review and revise assessments to improve programs and ensure standards.

Skills

Teaching strategies

Learning college

Diverse learning styles

College teaching experience

Instructional technologies

Multicultural communication

Education

Associate Degree in Building Maintenance

Bachelor Degree in Building Maintenance or related field

Job description

GRANT-FUNDED CONSTRUCTION TRADES INSTRUCTOR POOL

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a grant funded position. Continuation of this grant funded position is contingent upon the continued availability of grant funds. There is no right or expectancy of continued employment beyond the terms of the employment agreement.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PT2385

Job Title

Job Title GRANT-FUNDED CONSTRUCTION TRADES INSTRUCTOR POOL

Department

Department Adult Education

Position Type

Position Type Non-Exempt

Employment Status

Employment Status Part-Time

Salary $45.00 / Hourly

Open Date

Open Date 11/12/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The instructor is responsible for providing classroom instruction and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment in a variety of jobs in the field of Building Maintenance and related Construction Fields. The instructor will teach courses related to the core skills used by the construction trades in residential and commercial settings. Topics include safety, hand/power tool use, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and construction technology.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree in Building Maintenance or related construction fields.

Five (5) years of related work experience.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success.
Knowledge of a learning college and/or knowledge of learning communities.

Ability to plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/ outline provided to ensure course content and objectives are met.

Ability to utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.

Successful college teaching experience.
Successful experience utilizing instructional technologies, including computers, internet resources and other appropriate media in instruction.

Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Building Maintenance or related field.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel, extend, or otherwise modify recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Del Mar College supports veteran employment and provides consideration to qualified veterans consistent with Texas law. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Our Culture

Del Mar College is committed to fostering a culture aligned with The Viking Way, which emphasizes respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are expected to contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, supporting colleagues and students, and engaging in continuous learning and development. In support of the College’s Strategic Plan 2024–2029, Guiding Star III : Cultivate, all employees are encouraged to actively participate in opportunities that promote personal and professional growth, advance a culture of belonging, and strengthen the College’s ability to serve its students and community.

Job Duties

• Classroom instruction, hands on learning, lecturing and assessing student progress and performance. Classroom management, teaching discipline and continuous improvement of quality of instruction. Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcome
• Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding between student and instructor of the content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods and schedule of work.
• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community.
• Review, evaluate, and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and program practices to bring about action plans devised to implement systemic improvement in programs and assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, and requirements of business/industry and higher education.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon continued funding. Do you remain interested in the position?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have an Associate's Degree in Building Maintenance or related construction fields?
  • Yes, I have at an Associate's degree or higher in Building Maintenance or related construction fields (Submission of transcripts with conferred date is required).
  • No, I do not have the required education.
• * Do you have five (5) years of related work experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As provided by law, Del Mar College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation), age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other constitutionally or statutorily impermissible reason.