Adjunct Historic Preservation Instructor

Savannah Technical College•Savannah, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Savannah Technical College seeks part-time instructors for its Historic Preservation program, based at the Savannah Campus. The instructor teaches students in classroom, laboratory, and construction environments. The role includes preparing lesson plans and program syllabi, goals, and objectives; delivering instruction and live laboratory demonstrations; assessing student progress; coordinating and overseeing off-campus occupational experiences; meeting safety and security requirements; maintaining supplies, equipment, certifications, documentation, and administrative reports; and performing other duties as assigned. Teaching is typically performed in classroom, laboratory, and construction environments. The employee may work indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to cold or inclement weather, dirt, dust, grease, moving machinery, chemicals, and fumes. The successful candidate must be willing to work split teaching shifts that might require split teaching days. The position is contingent upon funding and allocation of the position. Salary is commensurate with education, qualifications, and work experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Historic Preservation, Architecture, Architectural History, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Demonstrated professional experience in one or more of the following areas: plaster, decorative finishes, carpentry, ceramics, faux finishes, or masonry restoration and replication.
Three years of Historic Preservation and Restoration work experience within the past seven years.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to distinguish colors for purposes of electrical wiring.
Willingness to work split teaching shifts that might require split teaching days.
Pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Historic Preservation, Architecture, Architectural History, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Teaching experience at a secondary or postsecondary institution.

Responsibilities

Prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction.
Develop program syllabi, goals, and objectives.
Deliver instruction and perform live laboratory demonstrations.
Assess student progress.
Coordinate and oversee off-campus occupational experiences.
Ensure safety and security requirements are met in classroom and laboratory areas.
Request and maintain supplies and equipment.
Maintain program certification requirements, as appropriate.
Prepare and maintain required documentation and administrative reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.