Part-Time Faculty, Construction Technology

NorthWest Arkansas Community College; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 869,437 - 1,238,290; Part time

Job summary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College seeks an instructor for construction-related courses. Responsibilities include teaching, maintaining student records, and utilizing technology for both in-person and online instruction.

Candidates should have an Associate's degree, five years in the construction industry, and preferred teaching experience. Pay is $765 per credit hour. Join us to facilitate engaging learning experiences for students!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in the construction industry at a supervisory level.
• Teaching experience in construction-related topics is preferred.
• NCCER instructor certification or ability to obtain may be required.

Responsibilities

• Teach nights, weekends, and/or online instruction.
• Prepare and deliver instruction to students.
• Maintain current knowledge in the field.

Skills

Demonstrated teaching ability

Ability to use an online platform

Knowledge of laboratory procedures

Education

Associate’s degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include teaching nights, weekends, and/or online instruction. Prepare and deliver instruction to students. Effectively employ a range of suitable strategies to foster student learning. Stimulate class discussions and encourage active learning in all students. Maintain proper class‑related records. Contact students outside the classroom due to student absence to relay information related to class work and assignments. Maintain current knowledge in the field, vocation or profession. Promptly assess student coursework and apprise students of progress. Demonstrate an interest in using current and emerging technologies in the classroom and/or in online teaching. Curricula: Support the academic area and College through other work normally expected of adjunct faculty members.

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree in a related field. Minimum of 5 years in the construction industry at a supervisory level.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the ability to obtain by the position start date. Teaching experience in the use, installation, operation, performance, maintenance, and safety associated with tools and techniques in the Construction Industry with an emphasis on Construction Materials, Carpentry skills, Estimating, Scheduling, Construction Codes, and other areas. NCCER instructor certification or the ability to obtain by position start date may be required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with leadership at a community college or educational institution is a plus.
• Demonstrated teaching ability is the top priority.
• Ability to use an online platform.
• Online delivery of instruction, use of technology for instruction, and experience or interest in project‑based, service‑learning, or inquiry‑based learning will be given special consideration.
• Knowledge of good laboratory procedures, governmental safety regulations regarding construction is desirable.

Rate of Pay

$765 per credit hour.

Physical Demands

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is: Frequently:

• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking

Constantly:

• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Talking

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NWACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution and welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.