Part - Time Instructor, Building Trades - FY 2027

College of Southern Nevada; United States; On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Part time

Job summary

College of Southern Nevada seeks a Part-Time Building Trades Instructor to deliver classroom, lab, and hands-on instruction across building trades. The role supports workforce education by creating competency-based materials and preparing students for NCCER, OSHA, and First Aid/CPR credentials.

Instruction may occur at multiple off-site locations, emphasizing safety, professionalism, and student success. Minimum qualifications include a GED and 5+ years in building trades, plus strong mentoring

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the building or construction trades.
• Demonstrated expertise in carpentry, construction, framing, or related skilled trades.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively teach and mentor adult learners from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction in building trades including: Construction Fundamentals, Carpentry, Residential and Commercial Construction, Blueprint Reading, Framing, Drywall Installation and Repair, Finish Carpentry, Construction Materials, Construction Mathematics, Tool Identification and Safe Use, OSHA Construction Safety.
• Develop lesson plans and competency-based instructional materials aligned with industry standards.
• Prepare students for nationally recognized industry credentials including NCCER Core, OSHA 10/30, and First Aid/CPR certifications.
• Maintain a safe instructional environment by enforcing OSHA regulations and PPE.
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback and coaching.
• Collaborate with local contractors, employers, labor organizations, apprenticeship programs, and workforce partners to meet industry demand.
• Assist with recruitment, retention, completion, and employment placement efforts.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Construction practices

Blueprint interpretation

Construction mathematics

OSHA safety compliance

Classroom management

Communication

Mentoring students

Industry partnerships

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Building Construction/Workforce Education

Tools

NCCER Instructor Certification

NCCER Core Certification

OSHA 30 Certification

First Aid/CPR (journey-level) or state licensure

Job description

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution.

Job Description

The Part-Time Building Trades Instructor provides high-quality classroom, laboratory, and hands‑on instruction that prepares students for employment and advancement in the construction industry. The instructor delivers competency-based training aligned with industry standards, employer needs, and nationally recognized credentials while fostering a culture of safety, professionalism, and student success. Instruction may occur in classrooms, construction laboratories, employer worksites, correctional facilities, community training centers, and other off‑site instructional locations. This position supports the College of Southern Nevada’s Division of Workforce Education by developing and delivering short‑term workforce training, customized employer training, pre‑apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and career pathway programs in the building and construction trades.

Essential Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging classroom, laboratory, and hands‑on instruction in building trades including:
• Construction Fundamentals
• Carpentry
• Residential and Commercial Construction
• Blueprint Reading
• Framing
• Drywall Installation and Repair
• Finish CarpentryConstruction Materials
• Construction Mathematics
• Tool Identification and Safe Use
• OSHA Construction Safety
• Develop lesson plans and competency‑based instructional materials aligned with industry standards.
• Prepare students for nationally recognized industry credentials including NCCER Core, OSHA 10/30, and First Aid/CPR certifications.
• Maintain a safe instructional environment by enforcing OSHA regulations and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback and coaching.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, certification records, and other required documentation.
• Collaborate with local contractors, employers, labor organizations, apprenticeship programs, and workforce partners to ensure training meets industry demand.
• Assist with student recruitment, retention, completion, and employment placement efforts.
• Maintain instructional equipment, laboratories, tools, and supply inventories.
• Participate in curriculum development and continuous program improvement initiatives.
• Support grant‑funded workforce training and customized employer training programs.
• Participate in professional development to remain current with construction methods, technologies, building codes, and instructional best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the building or construction trades.
• Demonstrated expertise in carpentry, construction, framing, or related skilled trades.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively teach and mentor adult learners from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Building Construction, Workforce Education, or a related field.
• Experience teaching in a community college, apprenticeship, union training, military, or workforce development setting.
• Experience developing competency‑based curriculum.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (Canvas or equivalent).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Experience collaborating with employers and industry advisory committees.

Preferred Industry Credentials

• NCCER Instructor Certification
• NCCER Core Certification
• OSHA 30 Certification
• First Aid/CPR Journey‑level certification or state licensure in a construction trade

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Adult learning principles
• Residential and commercial construction practices
• Blueprint interpretation
• Construction mathematics
• OSHA safety compliance
• Classroom and laboratory management
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to motivate, coach, and mentor studentsCommitment to workforce development and student success
• Ability to establish productive relationships with industry partners

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely demonstrate the use of construction tools and equipment.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Core Competencies

• Student‑centered instruction
• Workforce and employer engagement
• Safety leadership
• Equity and inclusion
• Professionalism and integrity
• Continuous improvement
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Innovation in workforce education

Hourly Pay $40.00 per hour.

Hours may include daytime, evening, and occasional weekend instruction based on program needs.

ExemptYes Full-Time Equivalent 48.8%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (optional)

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Posting Close Date06/30/2027

Note to Applicant Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement. This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job‑related tasks. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs. CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever‑changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, CSN, as Nevada’s largest college and one of the largest in the nation, operates in over 50 locations including 3 main campuses, as well as multiple sites and centers throughout the southern Nevada area. As a comprehensive, multi‑campus community college, and the largest and most ethnically diverse institution in the state of Nevada, CSN educates over 50,000 students, including more than 14,000 non‑credit students annually. Accredited by the Northwest Commission on College and Universities, CSN offers education opportunities in over 70 academic programs featuring more than 180 degrees and certificates, and several niche baccalaureate programs areas. CSN is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and a Minority Serving Institution. The college creates opportunities and enriches lives with inclusive learning and working environments that support diversity and student success. CSN’s mission ensures that the college serves the diverse educational needs of the communities and businesses within the southern Nevada service area. CSN is a growing and influential network that enables students, faculty, staff and alumni to advance personally, professionally and intellectually. Its vibrant network of people and programs creates lifelong benefits for all students. As the communities of southern Nevada continue to grow, CSN is committed to remain highly accessible to serve the diverse needs of an increasing population. NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

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