Construction Skills Instructor (Part-Time Pool/Grant Funded)

Construction Skills Instructor (Part-Time Pool/Grant Funded)

Posting Number:

PT1826

Department:

Continuing Education Position Type:

Non-Exempt Employment Status:

Part-Time Salary:

$55 per hour

Open Date:

12/14/2021

Close Date:

Job Description Summary:

Instructors will be teaching in Alice, TX and surrounding communities. The Construction Skills Instructor is responsible for providing classroom instruction, distance learning instruction, and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment in a variety of jobs in the field of Construction. The Instructor will teach courses related to the core skills used in residential and commercial construction settings. Topics will include carpentry, electrical wiring, plumbing, landscaping, painting, and other general construction trades. Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline. Teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need. Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction. Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes. Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues and the community. Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures. Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials. Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding between student and instructor of the content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods and schedule of work. Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning. Be available for and encourage conferences with students so there is a clearer understanding of the students work and the possibility of improvement. Assist with marketing programs and recruiting students. Review, evaluate, and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and program practices to bring about action plans devised to implement systemic improvement in programs and assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, and requirements of business/industry and higher education. Accept special assignments occasionally. Participate in department, divisional, and College meetings as necessary. Participate in activities required to maintain program and College accreditation standards. Participate in the College planning process by assisting in the formulation of goals and objectives and budget priorities. Meet professional assignments in accordance with the College calendar. Participate in business and/or community activities that promote the mission of the College.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent. Five (5) years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds. Successful teaching or vocational training experience. Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success. Knowledge of a learning college and/or knowledge of learning communities. Experience teaching college level online courses and/or documented successful training in a college online learning management system (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas). Special Instructions to

Applicants:

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To apply, visit: https://dmcjobs.delmar.edu/postings jeid-ef3e5ab0487f3f409a9fd1736f25ae82