Adjunct Instructor - Carpentry (Part-Time)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Atlanta Technical College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor – Carpentry in its Academic and Student Affairs division, Industrial and Transportation Technology Department. The position is based at the college’s Main campus just south of Downtown Atlanta and is supervised by the Carpentry Program Coordinator. This is a part-time role of up to 29 hours per week, compensated on a lump-sum-per-course basis. The instructor teaches carpentry and general construction courses and instructs and supervises students in the Skills Trade and Carpentry program. Courses may cover design, safety, layout, framing, and finishing. The role also includes student advising, maintaining academic records, supporting recruitment and job placement, participating in college activities, and following institutional and Technical College System of Georgia requirements. The instructor may be required to teach at other locations in the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of carpentry or construction work experience within the past seven years, or a higher credential in carpentry, construction, architecture, or a related field.
Work experience must include competencies, skills, and knowledge levels covered in carpentry and construction management instructional programs.
Occupational experience must meet current requirements of the appropriate licensing boards for the area of instruction.
Practical experience working on residential and/or commercial job sites.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills and ability to deal with the public.
Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy applicable accrediting bodies for assigned courses.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of experience working in the carpentry or construction field.
Completion of a carpentry or construction management program or preparation at an accredited post-secondary institution, or completion of an equivalent military or sponsored training program or approved apprenticeship.
A diploma in carpentry and at least ten years of relevant carpentry or construction work experience.
NCCER certification.

Responsibilities

Teach carpentry and general construction courses, including design, safety, layout, framing, and finishing.
Instruct and supervise students in Skills Trade and Carpentry programs and courses.
Use appropriate teaching techniques and testing and grading procedures, and maintain grade books and other required records.
Follow approved curriculum standards and course syllabi.
Monitor students’ use of supplies, materials, and equipment.
Safely guide students in site layout, materials estimation and acquisition, inventory storage, and materials management.
Advise and counsel students and maintain appropriate advisement records.
Maintain accurate records of classroom performance and submit grades at the end of each academic period.
Attend meetings related to the program, academic division, and college.
Visit area high schools and partnering locations to promote or provide information about the program.
Attend graduation ceremonies in appropriate academic regalia.
Observe and enforce institutional policies and regulations, and follow Technical College System of Georgia rules and institutional procedures.
Assist with student recruitment and job placement.
Serve on committees.
Maintain employment qualifications required by the Technical College System of Georgia and accreditation standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Potentially teach at other locations and community locations.