Instructor, Construction Management

San Jacinto College•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Instructor, Construction Management teaches courses in the assigned teaching area using delivery methods determined by the teaching area and the needs of students and the College. The instructor keeps current with developments in the field, demonstrates high academic and professional standards, evaluates student work constructively, and provides timely feedback. The instructor teaches at times and locations that meet student needs, offers access through posted conference hours and electronic communications, responds to inquiries promptly, and reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials. The instructor develops and uses syllabi and course information materials in accordance with state, college, and departmental guidelines. The position maintains competence in the discipline and teaching methodologies through professional development. The instructor plans and uses effective teaching methods and materials that support course objectives, account for varied student backgrounds and learning styles, and engage students. The instructor reflects on and revises curricula and teaching methods, and meets applicable professional, state, industry, and higher education standards. The instructor participates in college meetings, committees, task forces, councils, and college-related activities such as registration, community education, student recruitment and retention, and faculty selection. The role also supports student activities and organizations, participates in business and community activities that promote the College, helps maintain accreditation standards, contributes to departmental goals and budget planning, and promotes departmental affiliation agreements and partnerships with other institutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.
At least three years of full-time Construction Management experience.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities relative to the teaching area.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the industrial or civil sectors.

Responsibilities

Keep current with developments in the field of study and demonstrate high academic and professional standards.
Evaluate student work constructively and provide timely feedback.
Teach at times and locations that meet student needs; provide posted conference hours and appropriate electronic or other access, and respond promptly to inquiries.
Review, evaluate, and recommend student learning materials.
Develop and use syllabi and course information materials in accordance with state, college, and departmental guidelines.
Maintain competence in the discipline and teaching methodologies through professional development.
Plan and use effective teaching methods and materials that support course objectives, accommodate varied student backgrounds and learning styles, and engage students.
Review, evaluate, and revise program curricula and teaching methods through self-reflection.
Meet applicable professional standards and state, business/industry, and higher education requirements.
Participate in college meetings, committees, task forces, and councils.
Participate in college activities including registration, community education, recruitment, student retention, and faculty selection.
Participate in student and student-organization activities to support retention.
Participate in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the College’s mission and values.
Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
Contribute to departmental goal setting, college budget development, and planning to achieve goals.
Promote and maintain departmental affiliation agreements and partnerships with other institutions.
Teach courses using delivery methods based on the teaching area and the needs of students and the College.