Instructor of Plumbing - Prison Programs

Arizona Western College; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition-free classes for employees and

dependents

Job summary

Arizona Western College seeks an Instructor of Plumbing for Prison Programs to provide incarcerated learners with hands-on plumbing training, covering residential and commercial applications to prepare for entry-level employment upon release.

The grant-funded role emphasizes mentorship, practical instruction across campuses, and flexible delivery, including in-person and hybrid formats.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, certificate, licensure at the highest level being taught.
• Three full-time years (or equivalent) of related paid work experience in the credential field, with at least one year in the five years prior to hire.
• Post-secondary teaching experience in the credential field within the past five years (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Teach 15 equated load hours/semester (to include material and preparation time); develop and grade exams and instruments to evaluate student learning and progress; submission of student grades/progress as required by the programs/policies of the Instruction area.
• Collaborate with division leadership, departmental faculty, colleagues and Curriculum, Assessment, and Scheduling to identify student-learning outcomes (SLOs); develop assessment processes and tools; incorporate results to enhance/modify instruction and material, degree program, course cluster, and/or certificate program as appropriate.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiative and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Plumbing or related field

Licensure at the highest level being taught

NCER Certifications: Certified Instructor / Module Test Proctor

Job description

Instructor of Plumbing - Prison Programs

Instructor of Plumbing – Prison Programs

Make a difference where it matters most. The grant-funded Instructor of Plumbing- Prison Programs helps transform lives by providing incarcerated individuals with hands-on training in residential and commercial plumbing. By teaching practical, industry-relevant skills, this position prepares students for entry-level employment in the plumbing industry upon release, promoting successful reentry and reducing recidivism. This opportunity is well-suited for professionals who value mentorship, education, and the power of second chances.

Typical Duties:

Serves Students.
Teaching Responsibility:

• Teach 15 equated load hours/semester (to include material and preparation time); develop and grade exams and instruments to evaluate student learning and progress; submission of student grades/progress as required by the programs/policies of the Instruction area.
• Collaborate with division leadership, departmental faculty, colleagues and Curriculum, Assessment, and Scheduling to identify student-leaning outcomes (SLOs); develop assessment processes and tools; incorporate results to enhance/modify instruction and material, degree program, course cluster, and/or certificate program as appropriate.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiative and perform other duties as assigned..
• Associate’s degree, certificate, licensure at the highest level being taught OR
• Qualify under the occupational experience requirement for career, technical, and professional credential fieldswith three full-time years (or equivalent). Documentation of work experience must demonstrate currency and relevance to the course content and student learning outcomes with the following experience:
  
• More than three full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience in the specific credentialField, AND
• One year of which the work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of
  application for the credential field, OR
• Three years of full-time (or equivalent) post-secondary teaching experience in the credential field within the past five years

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Arizona Driver’s License or Equivalent
• National Center for Construction Education and Research Certifications: Certified Instructor and Certified Module Test Proctor, or the ability to obtain required certifications within 30 days of hire
• Successful completion of security clearance
• Successful completion of drug test
• Ability to maintain clearance level or designation needed to access prison complex facilities
• Experience teaching in a community college preferred, but not required; experience must be demonstrated on application materials
• Benefits Eligible
• Grant Funded (Arizona Department of Corrections Instructional Grant) – contingent upon continued funding
• Faculty may be asked to teach on various campuses, via in-person, online, hybrid, and virtual learning environments, as directed by the needs of the institution for a given semester.

Why Work at AWC?

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Tuition-free classes for full-time employees and dependents
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