Carpentry & Construction Technical Instructor

Georgia Department of Revenue•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Columbus Technical College is seeking a qualified and experienced full-time, exempt instructor to provide classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction in carpentry and construction-related skills. Instruction takes place at the college’s on-campus facilities and in a mobile carpentry training trailer, and may be delivered on or off campus throughout the service area of Muscogee, Stewart, Quitman, Chattahoochee, Harris, and Talbot counties. The instructor will teach high school students and must travel. The instructor develops and delivers engaging lessons and hands-on demonstrations in a student-centered environment, evaluates student progress toward course goals and learning outcomes, and aligns instruction with state curriculum standards, industry standards, program outcomes, and workforce needs. The position also involves student advising and support, instructional documentation and resource management, maintaining safe training environments, collaboration with college and industry partners, and contributing to student recruitment, retention, completion, and job placement.

Requirements

A diploma, certificate, or credential in Carpentry/Cabinetmaking or a closely related field from an accredited college or technical institution, or at least 3 years of work experience in the Carpentry/Cabinetmaking field.
Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy appropriate accrediting bodies for assigned courses.
Strong time management, organizational, and planning skills.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Strong observation, supervision, and evaluation skills in classroom and laboratory environments.
Ability to use general computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and other instructional technology platforms.
Must submit an online employment application, resume, and transcript(s); incomplete submissions will not be considered.
References will be checked before an employment offer; post-offer requirements include criminal background and motor vehicle records checks.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom and hands-on instruction in carpentry and cabinetmaking skills, techniques, and industry practices.
Develop and deliver instructional materials in accordance with state curriculum standards, program outcomes, course outlines, goals, and objectives.
Evaluate student progress and performance in achieving course competencies, learning outcomes, and program objectives.
Develop effective teaching strategies, maintain accurate instructional documentation, and implement methods that support student learning and success.
Request, maintain, and inventory instructional supplies, tools, equipment, and materials; assist with budget planning and resource requests.
Ensure training areas, tools, and equipment meet safety and security requirements and promote a safe learning environment.
Advise and support students by addressing academic, technical, and career-related concerns.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, administrators, industry partners, and other educators on student progress, instructional programs, and workforce needs.
Assist with student recruitment, retention, completion, and job placement initiatives.
Participate in professional development to stay current with construction industry practices, instructional strategies, and emerging technologies.
Teach high school students and provide instruction on or off campus throughout the college's service area.
Travel as required.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.