Instructor - Construction Management

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits package

Retirement options

Medical insurance options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) is seeking a full-time Instructor in Construction Management to enhance academic excellence and safe construction practices. The role involves teaching, student advisement, and active participation in community service and professional development.

Successful applicants will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field and have college-level teaching experience. BRCC offers a competitive benefits package including retirement and medical insurance options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• College level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of five courses per semester.
• Maintain accurate grade and attendance records.
• Advise students and perform special assigned duties related to registration.
• Engage in continual professional development activities.

Skills

Construction Estimating expertise

Mechanical/Electrical experience

Building Information Modeling (BIM) experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Master’s degree in Construction Management

Job description

Job no: 495447

Work Type: Faculty Full-Time

Locations: Baton Rouge, LA

Categories: Academic Affairs, Project Management, Education

Instructor - Construction Management

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Strengthening Industry-Ready Instruction, Promoting SafeConstruction Practices, Supporting Academic Excellence

Full-time faculty members are responsible for teaching courses as assigned, student advisement and involvement in student related activities, college and community service, professional development and promotion of a collegial atmosphere. Faculty report directly to department chair within their respective departments and divisions. Faculty may teach in the evening, weekends, online and dual enrollment courses as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of five (5) courses per semester (fall and spring)
• Adhere to college policies and procedures
• Adapt teaching strategies and technologies to meet diverse learning needs of students
• Notify department chair of absence with course substitution plan in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate grade and attendance records
• Submit syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance, electronic time sheets, and other reports by established deadlines
• Develop and revise curriculum
• Discuss with Dean of Students office and other appropriate personnel any student problems which may require special attention
• Advise students and perform special assigned duties related to registration
• Access learning outcomes and demonstrate the use of the results in course planning
• Service on college-wide committees
• Attend all departmental, division, and general faculty meetings
• Attend college convocations and participate in graduation exercise (attired in appropriate academic regalia)
• Request supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment
• Use instructional and technical resources such as the library, the ALC, CANVAS, and computer/technology as appropriate
• Engage in continual professional development activities in order to stay current in the faculty area of expertise
• Meet all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe
• Maintain a minimum of 10 office hours per week
• Demonstrate respect for diversity
• Adhere to professional standards of conduct
• Promote the image of the college in the community
• Participate in the faculty evaluation process
• May serve as faculty advisor to student organizations and interact with students outside the classroom environment via extra-curricular activities
• May participate in the development of proposal for obtaining grant funds to support departmental and college-related activities
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.

Experience

• College level teaching experience

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree in Construction Management

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Ailities

• Degree in Construction Management preferred
• Construction Estimating expertise preferred
• Mechanical/Electrical experience preferred
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) experience preferred

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.

Why Join BRCC?

Baton Rouge Community College offers a collaborative work environment, a commitment to employee development, and the opportunity to support the mission of student success through strong institutional operations.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.