Associate Instructor - Building Construction Technology (12-month)
About The Position
This is a full-time, 12-month faculty position at TCAT/Chattanooga State campus. Responsibilities include instruction, course and curriculum development, professional development, service to students, and service to the college and community. The faculty member will facilitate classroom instruction; evaluate and monitor student progress; assign grades; provide academic support; maintain attendance and grade records; advise students on academic and career goals; support student retention efforts; and maintain required classroom and office hours. As a Building Construction Technology Instructor, the faculty member will provide competency-based instruction that prepares students for employment in residential and commercial construction occupations. Instruction includes classroom, laboratory, and hands-on training that emphasizes safety, technical knowledge, craftsmanship, professionalism, and workforce readiness.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum five years of residential and/or commercial construction experience
- Demonstrated competency in construction methods, carpentry, framing, finish work, blueprint reading, construction mathematics, and safety practices
- Evidence of ability to teach students
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to remain current in the construction industry
- Basic computer skills
- Valid driver license
Nice To Haves
- Associate or Bachelor degree
- NCCER Instructor Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification
- Prior teaching, apprenticeship, or workforce training experience
- Relevant industry certifications and licenses
Responsibilities
- Facilitate classroom instruction
- Evaluate and monitor student progress
- Assign grades
- Provide academic support
- Maintain attendance and grade records
- Advise students on academic and career goals
- Support student retention efforts
- Maintain required classroom and office hours
- Provide competency-based instruction that prepares students for employment in residential and commercial construction occupations
- Develop and maintain a Learning Management System site
- Maintain curriculum and advisory committee activities
- Maintain a safe training environment and inventory of tools, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Remain current within assigned instruction, construction technologies, industry standards, instructional methodologies, and professional practices
- Attend professional development and participate in annual faculty evaluation
- Maintain an up-to-date curriculum
- Maintain technical skills
- Acquire new industry skills
- Assist graduates with employment opportunities
- Support students through various student services departments
- Promote accessibility and student success
- Provide student- and community-focused support aligned with College values
- Support a welcoming and respectful environment
- Provide responsive services to students, faculty, and staff
- Demonstrate teaching excellence through evidence-based instructional practices
- Refine instructional approaches
- Structure student experiences that support accessibility, relevance, belongingness, and workforce preparedness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
