Part - Time Instructor, Building Trades - FY 2027

Nevada System of Higher Education

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Part-Time Building Trades Instructor provides high-quality classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction that prepares students for employment and advancement in the construction industry. The instructor delivers competency-based training aligned with industry standards, employer needs, and nationally recognized credentials while fostering a culture of safety, professionalism, and student success. Instruction may occur in classrooms, construction laboratories, employer worksites, correctional facilities, community training centers, and other off-site instructional locations. This position supports the College of Southern Nevada’s Division of Workforce Education by developing and delivering short-term workforce training, customized employer training, pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and career pathway programs in the building and construction trades.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the building or construction trades.
Demonstrated expertise in carpentry, construction, framing, or related skilled trades.
Working knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively teach and mentor adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
Adult learning principles
Residential and commercial construction practices
Blueprint interpretation
Construction mathematics
OSHA safety compliance
Classroom and laboratory management
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to motivate, coach, and mentor students
Commitment to workforce development and student success
Ability to establish productive relationships with industry partners
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to safely demonstrate the use of construction tools and equipment.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Building Construction, Workforce Education, or a related field.
Experience teaching in a community college, apprenticeship, union training, military, or workforce development setting.
Experience developing competency-based curriculum.
Experience using Learning Management Systems (Canvas or equivalent).
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Experience collaborating with employers and industry advisory committees.
NCCER Instructor Certification
NCCER Core Certification
OSHA 30 Certification.
First Aid/CPR
Journey-level certification or state licensure in a construction trade

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction in building trades including: Construction Fundamentals, Carpentry, Residential and Commercial Construction, Blueprint Reading, Framing, Drywall Installation and Repair, Finish Carpentry, Construction Materials, Construction Mathematics, Tool Identification and Safe Use, OSHA Construction Safety
Develop lesson plans and competency-based instructional materials aligned with industry standards.
Prepare students for nationally recognized industry credentials including NCCER Core, OSHA 10/30, and First Aid/CPR certifications.
Maintain a safe instructional environment by enforcing OSHA regulations and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Assess student learning and provide timely feedback and coaching.
Maintain accurate attendance, grades, certification records, and other required documentation.
Collaborate with local contractors, employers, labor organizations, apprenticeship programs, and workforce partners to ensure training meets industry demand.
Assist with student recruitment, retention, completion, and employment placement efforts.
Maintain instructional equipment, laboratories, tools, and supply inventories.
Participate in curriculum development and continuous program improvement initiatives.
Support grant-funded workforce training and customized employer training programs.
Participate in professional development to remain current with construction methods, technologies, building codes, and instructional best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.