Instructor, Carpentry (CE) - Full time Faculty Assignment (Grant Funded)

Houston Community College•Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

Houston Community College seeks a Carpentry instructor to support its curriculum and programs. The role includes teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development, and institutional and community service. Faculty are expected to teach a full load each semester, demonstrate classroom teaching expertise, and may teach at different District locations, including partner school districts. Courses may be delivered face-to-face, hybrid, or online, synchronously or asynchronously, as program needs require. The instructor develops and delivers courses in accordance with college standards, uses varied teaching methods and materials to support students with different backgrounds and learning styles, assesses and communicates student progress, maintains accurate records, and submits grades and other required materials on time. The position also includes advising and supporting students, maintaining professional relationships, pursuing professional growth, and participating in college, department, discipline, accreditation, and community activities. The instructor must be able to repair, maintain, and operate workshop machines and tools and may be asked to perform other job-related duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of directly related work experience, excluding teaching experience.
Ability to repair, maintain, and operate workshop machines and tools.
Willingness and ability to teach day or evening classes at multiple sites around the city.
Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer applications and software.
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication ability.
Good organizational and planning skills.
Sensitivity to students from different academic and socioeconomic backgrounds and to students with disabilities.
Ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.
Self-discipline and ability to effectively manage others.
A copy of the transcript conferring the required degree and any certification(s) must accompany the application.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher.
Recent directly related work experience within the past 10 years.

Responsibilities

Teach a full instructional load and demonstrate expertise in classroom teaching and the Carpentry discipline.
Develop and use course and laboratory syllabi according to college, discipline, and departmental guidelines; submit copies to the department chair.
Plan and use varied instructional methods and materials suited to course outcomes and students’ different educational backgrounds and learning styles.
Evaluate students’ progress toward course objectives and communicate results in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate student records and submit grades, attendance rosters, reports, and other required documents by established deadlines.
Review and recommend textbooks and learning materials.
Teach at different times and locations, including partner school districts, and in face-to-face, hybrid, or online modalities as assigned.
Use instructional equipment and facilities responsibly and assist with routine instructional laboratory maintenance where appropriate.
Use classroom technology and explore new instructional methodologies.
Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community; provide student access through office hours and electronic communication.
Advise and assist students on instructional and program-specific matters, and present information about programs, transfer and career opportunities, activities, and support services.
Consult with the Chair or Director on academic advising activities as needed.
Establish annual professional growth objectives, keep current with developments in the discipline, apply technologies that support learning, and participate in evaluation processes.
Participate in institutional service activities, discipline and program meetings, college and system meetings or committees, student and community activities, and accreditation-related work.
Follow HCCS policies and procedures and contribute to departmental planning, curriculum review, program articulation, and budget-priority discussions.