PT Construction Instructor, EWD

Cape Fear Community College; Castle Hayne (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Fear Community College is seeking an instructor to provide classroom and laboratory instruction in construction and skilled trades. You will prepare online lessons via Canvas, develop lesson plans, and create assessments to evaluate student performance.

The role emphasizes curriculum development, attendance and performance records, and staying current with field developments. Evening or weekend teaching may be required as demand dictates.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a trade (carpentry, building, plumbing, electrical, and/or mechanical).
• Experience with technology for presentations, email correspondence. Preferred experience with online learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction.
• Prepare online/virtual lessons through Canvas.
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities; develop, and prepare supplemental materials to enhance textbook lessons.
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade and record individual scores.
• Provide classroom demonstrations on various equipment; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate.
• Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and change; attend faculty meetings as required.
• Work the number of hours scheduled by the Workforce Development Department.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, and performance; maintain other records and databases according to program needs or accreditation requirements.
• Stay abreast of new developments, and changes in various academic fields; participate in staff development programs, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education programs as appropriate.
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area
• As needed, attend trade association meetings and interact with employers.
• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson format; evaluate
• Select various text books to be used for future classes
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Instructional techniques

Construction trades

Record keeping

Test development

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Canvas

Job description

DEFINITION:

To provide classroom instruction regarding construction and skilled trades including lecture, demonstration, laboratory exercises, handouts, responding to questions, and testing.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives supervision from Workforce Training Coord, EWD
• Exercises no supervision

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTION STATEMENT:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction
• Prepare online/virtual lessons through Canvas
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities; develop, and prepare supplemental materials to enhance textbook lessons
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; grade and record individual scores
• Provide classroom demonstrations on various equipment; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate
• Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, and change; attend faculty meetings as required.
• Work the number of hours scheduled by the Workforce Development Department
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, and performance; maintain other records and databases according to program needs or accreditation requirements.
• Stay abreast of new developments, and changes in various academic fields; participate in staff development programs, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education programs as appropriate
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area
• As needed, attend trade association meetings and interact with employers.

Other Important Functions:

• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson format; evaluate
• Select various text books to be used for future classes
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures
• Construction and skilled trades
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment
• Current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
• Communicate clearly, and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  1. Making observations
  2. Reading and writing
  3. Communicating with others
  4. Operating assigned equipment
  5. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  3. Preparing and presenting instructional material.
  4. Bending, stooping, climbing or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of:
  1. Making sound decisions
  2. Responding to questions
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Required Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

• Minimum high school diploma
• At least 5 years’ experience in a trade (carpentry, building, plumbing, electrical, and/or mechanical)
• Experience with technology for presentations, email correspondence. Preferred experience with online learning.

This is a part-time teaching position. Hours may be evenings and weekends depending on demand and course schedule.

Veterans Preference

• To claim veterans’ preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.