PT Vocational Lecturer - Construction Management

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago is hiring a part-time Vocational Lecturer for Construction Management at Kennedy-King College. The role involves teaching industry-relevant courses aligning with NCCER standards, supporting diverse learners, and mentoring students towards internships. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in construction management principles and experience with project management software.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of construction management principles.
• Experience using project management software.
• Industry experience managing construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-person lectures and labs.
• Grade assignments and meet with students.
• Design project-based assignments.

Skills

Construction management principles

Project scheduling

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Real-world examples application

Mentoring

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

PT VOCATIONAL LECTURER – CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE

Dawson Technical Institute (DTI) of Kennedy-King College is an academic job training center for Construction Technology careers established in 1968. Named after U.S. Congressman William L. Dawson, DTI is recognized for providing top quality job training and construction industry career development. DTI provides students with intensive and comprehensive industry validated training in the construction trade and utility industries. DTI is committed to preparing students to compete in these industries by offering relevant competency-based instruction that leads to unionized apprenticeships and other relevant trade and utility worker opportunities.

Kennedy-King College is seeking a part-time Vocational Lecturer- Construction Management. Reporting to the Dean of Dawson Technical Institute (DTI), the Vocational Lecturer - Construction Management is preparing and delivering hands-on, industry-relevant instruction aligned with NCCER standards and CCC curriculum.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead in-person lectures and labs
• Grade assignments and meet with students for academic support
• Maintain student progress records
• Designing project-based assignments that mirror real construction project lifecycles
• Mentoring students toward internship or apprenticeship placements
• Collaborating with union and contractor partners on site visits or guest lectures
• Integrating software tools and plan review into hands-on labs
• Contributing to a newly approved Construction Engineering & Management AAS degree
• Delivering engaging, workforce-aligned instruction with minimal ramp-up
• Integrating construction project simulations and scheduling software into coursework
• Supporting students with diverse academic and professional backgrounds

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Deep knowledge of construction management principles, including estimating, project scheduling, blueprint reading, and safety compliance
• Experience using project management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project)
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Ability to engage nontraditional learners and apply real-world examples
• Industry experience managing commercial or residential construction projects
• Understanding of equity-focused teaching and supporting diverse learners.
• Ability to chaperone possible visits to offsite learning locations or employer partners

The compensation for this position is $52/hour.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

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