Construction & Trades Management Lead Instructor-MMC

Ancora Education•Arlington, TX

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Online Lead Instructor is responsible for teaching an average of three courses per five-week module and assumes administrative responsibilities related to program effectiveness. This includes direct involvement in outcomes, organization, administration, continuous review, planning, and development of the Construction & Trades Management program. In this role, you will report to the Director of Online Academic Operations and serve as a subject matter expert, actively participating in curriculum development, revision, and implementation. You will provide product knowledge training and updates to staff and may be responsible for assigning, orienting, developing, evaluating, and recognizing instructors within the program. Regular meetings with faculty and Program Director will be a key component of your leadership. The Lead Instructor also plays an active role in monitoring and supporting the student population, including advising on career paths, addressing complaints, and consulting with students regarding engagement and academic progress. You will analyze student data to identify at-risk students and work collaboratively with faculty and staff to provide necessary support. A commitment to continuous program improvement is essential. You will be actively engaged in data collection and analysis for program performance and will share responsibility with Career Services for identifying local advisory board members, setting agendas, hosting meetings, and documenting outcomes. This feedback will be instrumental in the centralized continuous improvement of the curriculum. Finally, the Lead Instructor collaborates with Career Services to develop employer relationships that provide externship, internship, clinical, and practicum opportunities for students. You will be responsible for hiring and overseeing instructors for these credit-bearing experiences, ensuring adherence to institutional policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Trades Management, or a closely related field, OR equivalent work experience in the field of instruction.
Industry certification in the field of instruction if required by the industry, or demonstrated knowledge equivalent to the certification.
NCCER Certification
OSHA Certified
A minimum of 2 years of experience in academic instruction in a post-secondary environment.
A minimum of four years of industry experience in the field of instruction, directly relevant to Construction & Trades Management.
Experience in a management or supervisory role.
Ability to qualify as an instructor per institutional and accreditation standards.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
5 years of experience in academic instruction in a post-secondary environment.
10 years of experience in the field of instruction, specifically within Construction & Trades Management.
Working knowledge of federal/state government education regulations.
3 years of experience in a management or supervisory role.
Previous experience as an Academic Program Director.
Experience in student guidance or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead student retention initiatives for students facing success barriers within the program.
Maintain regular contact with students, respond to inquiries in a timely manner, and post office hours.
Refer students to appropriate staff for non-academic problem resolution.
Contact students with significant absences and monitor instructor contact with students.
Maintain comprehensive records of student interactions in the Student Information System (CampusNexus).
May sponsor student clubs and encourage participation in professional organizations.
Monitor extracurricular student activities related to the program.
Identify students needing tutoring and arrange for instructors or peers to provide support.
Serve as a subject matter expert for the academic curriculum within the program area.
Actively participate in curriculum development and revision led by the Academics team.
Provide leadership in implementing new and revised curriculum.
Schedule, develop agendas for, and convene Program Advisory Board meetings, maintaining accurate minutes.
Monitor instructional materials, equipment, and supplemental teaching aids.
Assist the Director of Online Academic Operations and Program Director in the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of faculty.
Orient, monitor, supervise, mentor, and assist new instructors.
Ensure all program instructors adhere to administrative and classroom delivery duties as outlined in their job descriptions.
Participate in regular faculty meetings, providing expertise specifically in the area of trades.
Provide departmental product knowledge training to Admissions and Career Services personnel.
Provide updates on industry trends and changes within the program specialty areas.
Assist Admissions with student recruitment as requested.
Promote and provide leadership in faculty professional development activities, documenting participation.
Participate in a minimum of one professional organization within the community.
Attend faculty meetings and in-service programs, maintaining a record of professional development.
Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, institutional regulations, and accreditation standards (ACCSC) related to the program.
Participate in the preparation and ensure timely and accurate submission of government and accreditation reports.
Assist in evaluating student questionnaire data and conduct faculty conferences to discuss results and recommend improvements.
Maintain regular office hours to ensure consistency in policies and procedures.
Collaborate with peers to coordinate interdepartmental activities.
Perform all duties of an online Instructor, teaching an average of three courses per five-week module.
Promote and maintain a positive online learning environment.
Accurately and completely fulfill administrative responsibilities for the virtual classroom.
Effectively deliver instruction.
Utilize the Faculty Portal, Canvas, and other online resources as appropriate.
Collaborate with Career Services to develop employer relationships that provide externship, internship, clinical, and practicum opportunities for students.
Responsible for hiring and overseeing instructors for credit-bearing experiences, ensuring adherence to institutional policies and procedures.