"Construction Trades Instructor"

The Opportunity

You: Innovator. Pacesetter. Agent of change. If you’re a tech savvy, process improvement-focused Student Champion with a talent for developing partnerships with communities and individuals, we’re looking for you.

Highlights: We are currently seeking an exceptional individual who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service.

Next steps: If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution, if you’re a collaborator, an innovator and a person who gets things done, apply today!

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree required. Eight (8) years experience may be substituted for the degree.

Certification in construction trades (i.e., Master Welder, Master Electrician, etc), or any construction trades training certification, such as The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) preferred.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of three (3) years subject-related industry experience required. Community college, university teaching, or corporate training experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to deliver classes at the client location/facility

Knowledge and ability to dress appropriately.

Excellent presentation skills, with demonstrated proficiency in presenting information clearly and effectively in both oral and written communication.

Ability to attend certification classes in their discipline as deemed necessary by the department in order to comply with licensing requirements.

Ability to repair, maintain and operate all relevant machines and tools

Ability to climb a ladder to retrieve and replace materials and supplies as needed

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to work in a diverse work environment

Ability to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city

Ability to use current technology, including skill in a variety of computer software programs.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population

Possess good organizational and planning skills

Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment

Self-disciplined and ability to effectively manage others

Must be able to customize training content and format to fit clients objectives.

Knowledge of and ability to use learning theory-motivational, perceptual, and emotional forces present in the learning process and the conditions which affect individual learning and change.

Knowledge of and ability to use theories of leadership-alternative techniques and styles for guiding, motivating, and directing individuals under various situational conditions to achieve effective performance.

Knowledge of current developments in related fields of specialization with the ability to keep up-to-date on changes in policies and procedures to maintain current working knowledge.

Ability to contribute and present innovative ideas for new curricula and programs that combine traditional schedules with new demands from industry schedules.

Ability to meet deadlines for reports and other required paper work.

Ability to perform all the essential functions of this job.