Instructor, Building Construction Technology

Under the general supervision and direction of the Division Dean/Associate Dean and the Program Director of the Building Construction Technology Program, the instructor is responsible for providing regular instruction, developing, and updating the courses taught in a classroom/laboratory, web-based, and or distance learning environment and will include dual-credit classes at The Career Academy (TCA). Teaching assignments for this position include, but are not limited to; residential and light commercial construction applications and principles.

This position is also responsible for the maintenance of the labs and equipment, developing course objectives, implementing teaching strategies, advising students, monitoring and evaluating student progress, keeping accurate records, and working with the program and College teams. This is a full-time regular position.

Southeast Community College offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including, but not limited to medical/dental insurance, 403(b) retirement with College matching contribution, vision insurance, flexible spending account, and tuition reimbursement. Southeast Community College also offers extensive leave plans. In addition, Southeast Community College makes available to all full-time employees the use of “Ben Dollars” (cash-in-lieu potential for certain coverage levels) to cover medical and dental premiums.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provide Student Instruction in Program Courses as Assigned
   • Provide primary instruction to a diverse student population in the Building Construction Technology Program focusing on, residential and light commercial construction applications and principles, basic carpentry hand tools, portable power tools, stationary power equipment, construction theories, processes, and practices. Secondary areas of instruction would focus on cabinet making, machine woodworking, building site layout, masonry, and concrete, safety and OSHA’s HCS, and job-site safety.
   • Additional areas of instruction include but are not limited to applied construction mathematics, residential/light commercial building code requirements, and frame and trim carpentry. Prepare necessary written instructional materials including lesson plans, instruction sheets, and tests that will promote maximum learning for the students. Determine the appropriate material to be covered in the courses assigned to teach (subject to program chair and division approval) Operate and utilize as part of the teaching process appropriate audio-visual and multimedia equipment and software
2. Create and Develop Teaching Aids and Supplements
   • Create visual communication presentations such as, but not limited to PowerPoint, Prezi, or other visual graphics software, use of interactive LCD projector, develop instructional aids on the computer, compile a library of training films on demand, DVD, and videos to supplement instruction. Create classroom and lab training, mock-ups, aids, and exercises using industry manuals, instruction techniques, and codes that reflect accurate and up-to-date methods used in the construction business and industry.
3. Develop New Courses and Update Existing Courses
   • Share responsibility for developing new courses and updating existing courses as required to keep the Building Construction Technology program current with industry standards and processes. New course development includes writing course objectives, developing syllabi, developing handouts and tests, and researching textbooks and online resources and data for course use. Also, the updating of existing courses to ensure that each course is current with industry standards based on input from the Workforce Leadership Team or knowledge gained from the program DACUM is required.
4. Maintain and Upgrade Building Construction Technology Classroom/Laboratory Instructional Facilities, Instruments, and Equipment
   • Share responsibility for the maintenance of all instructional facilities, instruments, tools, and equipment, program classrooms, and ensure that they are maintained in safe and proper working order for student use.
5. Complete and Maintain Program and Students Records
   • Be responsible for maintaining permanent student records on courses taught and following and enforcing college policies regarding attendance, grading, and student achievement. Use of the instructional online course management software (Canvas) shell, Web Advisor, and the HUB are required in addition to effective use of Microsoft Office applications. Assist with the completion of purchase orders when ordering program instructional supplies and equipment. Complete production orders on all production projects and maintain inventory records of all program equipment for the assigned laboratory areas.
6. Maintain Technical Competency in the Teaching Area
   • Attend seminars, professional association meetings, conferences, educational workshops, or other related training sessions to continually engage in self-study to stay technically competent. Participate in college activities related to professional development, diversity, and safety.
7. Participate in Area Campus-Based Program Activities and Teams
   • Attend, participate, and support any program activities (i.e. Workforce Leadership Team meetings, Discovery Days, division meetings, etc.) and College activities and teams as requested.
8. Act as a Technical Advisor for Students in the Building Construction Technology Program
   • Advise the Building Construction Technology program students on academic standing, support and explain College policies and procedures with students to complete all records and forms, etc. as necessary for proper articulation and program operation. Other tasks included in this area: assisting students in selecting and registering for courses; advising students on their academic progress, and courses needed for graduation, and generally serving as the first line of communication between students and the College staff.
9. Individual Development Plan (New Instructors)
   • Each new instructor will develop an individualized development plan in cooperation with the Associate Dean/Program Director and as defined and supported on the Professional Development website.
10. Professional Development
    • Faculty are required to compile (3) different professional development activities during the year as defined and supported on the Professional Development website.
11. Promote/Support the Organizational Environment through Goal 9 of the Strategic Plan
    • Promote and support the College’s organizational environment goals: 1) Maximize operational efficiency by enhancing policies and procedures, staffing, and communication processes and practices; 2) Maximize a positive and engaging organizational environment by encouraging input, reflective and transparent communication, and compassion and respect toward the views and ideas of others.
12. Promote/Support Diversity
    • Work toward creating a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and productive work and learning environment, where all students, faculty members, and college employees are valued and may contribute to their full potential, regardless of their differences. Make concerted efforts to implement accessible and inclusive practices and processes aimed at creating a diverse and equitable learning and work environment. Commit to fostering and maintaining a safe environment of respect and inclusion for students, employees, and members of the community, and promote and support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, EEO, equity, inclusion, and diversity.
13. Annual Safety Training
    • Faculty are required to complete all annual Safety Training as required by the College.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

1. Serve as a technical advisor from the Building Construction program and provide instructional assistance to other College divisions and programs as requested to ensure quality education for students and that College policies and procedures are followed.
2. Teach evening Continuing Education or off-campus Building Construction classes or customized training classes.
3. Safely operate a forklift for loading and unloading construction materials.
4. Perform other related duties within the division/program as assigned.
5. May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
6. Perform other College functions and duties as assigned. Duties will include, but not be limited to, substitute teaching as required, assisting in developing the budget, advising the program director as requested, supporting and promoting the College, the campus, the Building Construction program, supporting student recruitment, assisting in the security of all College and program facilities, instruments, tools, materials, and equipment, and assist in supervising student help. Participation in determining and updating the Strategic Plan and completion of the annual Assessment process is required.
7. Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Specific Knowledge
   • Possess on-the-job/hands-on experience and knowledge of construction theories, processes, and practices. Areas of on-the-job knowledge could include, frame and finish carpentry, dry-walling, roofing, siding, masonry, and concrete. Be able to operate fabrication equipment (hand, portable power, stationary power machinery, portable compressors and pneumatic nailers, forklifts, powder-actuated fastening systems, and other construction equipment) and be able to instruct others to operate these correctly and safely.
   • Knowledge of general computer operation and hand calculator operation is necessary.
   • Knowledge of basic OSHA standards with the ability to teach and demonstrate the use of safety harnesses and scaffolding. Knowledge and safety discussion of slips, trips, falls, and hazard communications are recommended.
2. Specific Supervision
   • Maintain a classroom/laboratory environment that is conducive to learning including the ability to maintain proper order.
   • Interact with colleagues, staff, students, and supervisors in a positive and cooperative manner.
   • Demonstrate effective oral and written communication competencies necessary to conduct classroom and laboratory instruction in working with a diverse student population.
   • Ability to devise and utilize appropriate evaluation methods for classroom, laboratory, Internet, and/or distance learning use that as closely as possible simulates real business and industry processes.
   • Ability to evaluate lab activities completed by students as objectively as possible.
   • Prepare tests and quizzes that are pertinent to the demonstration delivered, and laboratory experiences provided and present them on a regular basis. Score and return tests, quizzes, and other assigned work within a short time to keep students informed of their progress.
   • Ability to organize and present course material in a logical and timely manner using effective communication skills and to prepare and provide this information for various classroom formats, including online course management systems (Canvas).
   • Research in the required skill area taught, to acquire knowledge, facts, or related information that can be used in classroom lecture presentations and lab application demonstrations. Skill in acquiring this information from printed materials, books, resource people, Building Construction Technology associations, or the Internet is necessary.
   • Conduct classroom and laboratory sessions for the clock hours described by the course descriptions for all classes assigned to teach. Participate in the development and implementation of College recruiting activities designed to attract students to a Building Construction Technology career.
   • Participate as a cooperative team member of the Building Construction Technology faculty, working together to strengthen the program, respond to the needs of industry for the preparation of student workers, and to demonstrate the need for students to develop a positive work ethic for successful employment.
3. Be mobile and/or stand for extended periods of time (two to four hours on rough terrain or concrete) when supervising students in lab work and during class times (one to two hours).
4. Physically transport construction materials and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. in the lab or at the job site.
5. Bend down or squat down to lift materials and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. at a height of 4 feet off of the floor.
6. Walk and work on a 6/12 roof that may be up to 30 feet off of the ground. Be able to carry building materials weighing up to 40 lbs. up a ladder to a roof.
7. Climb stairs to enter and exit the house construction project.
8. Set up scaffolding, ladders, and harnesses at a work site according to proper safety and OSHA standards.
9. Be able to work safely on scaffolding, ladders inclined roofs, crawl spaces, overhead, and other elevated areas.
10. Possess the skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

SCHEDULE
This is a full-time regular position with an implied 40-hour work week. Teaching assignments for this position are scheduled and approved by the College, between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday based on the instructional work calendar.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. AAS Degree in Building Construction or related field and tested experience by examination* during the interview process, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Building Construction or a related field.
   • *The examination will include knowledge and/or physical demonstration of competencies related to carpentry, cabinetry, drafting, estimating, and masonry.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Advanced Degree in Building Construction Technology.
2. Five (5) years of work experience in residential and/or light commercial construction applications and principles.
3. Two (2) years of experience in carpentry hand and power tool use, machine woodworking, and cabinetmaking or masonry and concrete.
4. Documentation of an advanced degree or additional college training related to construction and/or construction teaching and instruction.
5. Experience in teaching and supervising residential and/or light commercial job-site projects.