Skilled Trades Program Coordinator - 12-month Faculty

Blue-Ridge-Community-and-Technical-College; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College seeks a full-time instructional faculty member to develop and deliver skilled trades training across three campuses, including Heavy Equipment Operator, Carpentry, and Plumbing courses. You will recruit, retain, and assess students while collaborating with industry partners.

The role includes curriculum design, instructional planning, and coordinating with the Building Systems Technician and HVAC programs as available and qualified.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; experience with teaching considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience teaching in secondary and/or college settings or skilled trades training.
• 5+ years in the skilled trades workforce preferred.
• OSHA certification or willingness to obtain OSHA instructor certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach Heavy Equipment Operator, Carpentry, Plumbing, and related training across campuses.
• Design and deliver training aligned to local labor market needs.
• Recruit and retain students; support marketing and job placement efforts.
• Organize the program advisory board with the Dean twice yearly.
• Travel for professional development and training assignments.

Skills

Computer skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Physical demonstration

Multiple sites

Education

Associate degree preferred

Tools

OSHA certification

Job description

This full-time instructional position will meet the emerging needs for skilled trade employees, both in short-term and more advanced skilled trades. This faculty position will work with various aspects of developing and implementing skilled trades training, including Heavy Equipment Operator, Carpentry, Plumbing, and related training. This position may also be expected to instruct as part of the Building Systems Technician program and HVAC training, as available and qualified. This faculty team member will prepare students for careers for many local and regional employers. Opportunities and responsibilities include recruitment and retention, teaching, customized curriculum development and instructional design, and assessing student learning. Opportunities for continued technical professional development exist.

This position will operate at all three campuses. Incumbent must be willing to instruct in Morgan County and at the Technology Center. This position will include managing a virtual office as needed.

This position works with a mixture of teaching degree-seeking students, career advancement short courses, and advanced technical training for local and regional employers. Workload will vary depending on the type of project work planned per month or semester.

Teaching needs may vary from semester to semester; however, this position will integrate teaching and assessment into a combination of the following:

• Assess technical skill needs in the areas of Skilled Trades and related training.
• Design and deliver training in direct response to local labor market needs.
• Teach in degree programs or career advancement short programs as assigned and in collaboration with other faculty.
• Demonstrate skills and techniques used in the Skilled Trades.
• Provide training and consulting for workforce initiatives for public and corporate partners.
• Recommend and participate in marketing events and campaigns to promote degrees, short-term courses, and job placement.
• Arrange and attend high school and other recruiting events.
• Responsible for meeting enrollment goals for the program
• Organize the program advisory board, and with the Dean, meet with the program advisory board twice a year.
• Performs any other duties to drive the College's Vision, to fulfil the College's Mission, and to abide by the College's Values
• Participate in industry recognized certification training to continually upgrade technical skills.
• Travel for professional development and/or training assignments.
• Provide advisory assistance for current students and assist instructors with student advising
• Support effective communication between department leadership and department staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Associates degree is preferred; however, candidates with considerable industry experience combined with the willingness to teach will be considered in lieu of degree.

Experience

• Experience teaching at the secondary and/or college level is desirable, or experience conducting training in the Skilled Trades.
• At least 5 years in the Skilled Trades workforce is preferred.
• OSHA certification and/or willingness to obtain OSHA instructor certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Computer skills required
• Excellent written and verbal skills required
• Must be able to work with a diverse team
• Must have physical ability to demonstrate skills and techniques to students in the classroom
• Must be able to work in different College site locations and employer site locations
• Must be able to work a variety of day or evening hours, as needed

Licensure/Certification Required

• Any skilled trades and/ OSHA construction certifications will be considered.
• Must have an active driver's license.

All faculty positions are lecturer rank with temporary classification at entry. Position open until filled.

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, or religion in admission, employment, or educational programs and activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the job application, pre-employment testing, interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Megan Stoner, Talent Acquisition & Development Coordinator at 304-260-4380 or email [e-mail].