Commercial Construction Program (CCP) Adjunct Instructor

J.F. Drake State Technical College • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The Commercial Construction Program (CCP) Adjunct Instructor is responsible for the planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The instructor will teach college students entry-level skills in the building trades. Students will be taught in the classroom, lab, and on job sites to gain competencies for the commercial building industries. Various instructional strategies will be used, including traditional classroom methods, hands-on demonstrations/participation, computer/web-based instruction, and/or various combinations of approaches. The position works to facilitate relationships with industry for advisory input, student internships, and student placement. The Instructor will adhere to the general and adjunct faculty guidelines as specified by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and the Drake State Community and Technical College Personnel Handbook. This is a 'continuous' posting and does not have a closing date. Applications are continuously accepted and candidates are interviewed and hired based on the need of the College.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of occupational experience directly related to construction technology.
• Must have or qualify to obtain NCCER certification in applicable construction technology areas.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement assigned tasks in an effective and timely manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, other faculty, professional/classified staff, supervision, industrial advisory panels, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to relate to students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the NCCER curriculum and ability to complete the Instructor Certification Training Program.
• Will work with various electric and pneumatic power-driven tools normally associated with the construction program.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal instruction and leadership in construction technology as assigned, utilizing NCCER curriculum and materials.
• Provide instruction in all areas of commercial building technologies, including estimating, material selection, approved building techniques, design principles, sustainable materials, and basic principles of general contracting.
• Identify and develop curriculum in support of current and emerging program needs.
• Assist with student recruitment and job placement.
• Complete and submit all required NCCER certification/documentation forms in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate commitment to the program, division, and total institution by timely attendance and submission of required grades, attendance, or other miscellaneous reports.
• Devote full time and energy to maximize student-learning outcomes.
• Be role models for learning behavior.
• Include students in all facets of instruction, guidance, and academic association.
• Maintain confidential relationships with respect to student information.
• Respect student thoughts.
• Adhere to student abilities and competencies listed in the institutional syllabi of courses taught.
• Return evaluated student exams and papers in a timely fashion.
• Maintain grades and class status information.
• Submit required reports by deadlines.
• Meet classes at the listed times and locations.
• Dismiss classes only with prior approval from the supervisor.
• Retain and submit documentation as requested to support accreditation efforts.
• Perform other work-related responsibilities as assigned by the Division Chair, Assistant Dean for Student Success, Dean of Instruction, and/or the President.

Benefits

• Salary: Appropriate placement of Local Salary Schedule 'L' at $32.46 per contact hour.
• Salary step placement is based on education and experience per Drake State's practice for awarding salary step credit.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services