"Instructor, Center for Trades and Energy Training (CTET)"

Position Summary

Located 45 minutes from the Nations Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has been twice named in the top 150 community colleges by the Aspen Institute with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among Americas top 100 producers of Minority associate degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.

The Instructor, Center for Trades and Energy Training (CTET), develops, updates, and delivers National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) training courses and programs. This position also supports Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC)-aligned logistical certifications, with the requirement that the individual be able to complete the necessary MSSC training to become an approved instructor. MSSC-aligned offerings include, but are not limited to, Certified Technician–Supply Chain Automation & Skills Boss (CT-SCA) pathways in Equipment Maintenance (EM), Equipment Repair (ER), and Network Repair (NR).

The individual in this position is responsible for teaching NCCER and MSSC curriculum and skills to participants, as well as other courses for which the candidate is qualified. The role reinforces the development of positive work attitudes and supports student preparation for entry into the construction and logistics industry workforce. Additionally, the CTET Instructor assists with course preparation, instructional support, and operational tasks essential to successful program delivery.

Reports to: Director 1, Center for Trades and Energy Training

The hiring salary for this position will be from the min to mid-point of the salary range advertised. This position is open until filled.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

60 % Instructional Delivery (including class/lab supportive management of materials)

• Provides instruction in all CTET programs.
• Demonstrates safe equipment operation in all training labs.
• Assists in maintenance of all NCCER files and ensures that students are receiving certification training aligned with accreditation requirements.
• Evaluates student progress and makes decisions regarding student preparedness to perform skills.
• Maintains current knowledge of all NCCER/MSSC and other relevant training programs.
• Develops and maintains daily course schedules for training ensuring information on course syllabi is relevant and current.
• Ensures all laboratories/classrooms and equipment is safe, sanitary and adequate for all classroom activities.
• Responsible for the submission of all course files/paperwork, including grade entry via CSM grading portals.

40% Instructional/Administrative Support

• Maintains all laboratories ensuring adequate inventory is on hand at all times, across all program areas, and maintains current master inventory tracking system.
• Assists with the development of instructional aides to enhance student learning.
• Assist with onboarding, mentoring, and training of new part time instructors.
• Assists with maintenance of student files per NCCER and CSM policies, adhering to FERPA guidelines in securing student files.
• Applies FERPA guidelines with regard to all student communication- verbal, written and electronic.
• Collaborates with Trades Director to support work with national, regional and local businesses to assist students in finding employment opportunities.
• Assists the program director in ongoing equipment reviews to ensure all training equipment is operational and relevant to its industry standards.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• May serve on college work groups/committees/task forces as relevant to this position.

Minimum Education and Training

• High School Diploma. Associate degree or higher preferred. NCCER/MSSC instructor certification preferred.
• Must possess formal training in construction or a construction-related trade.
• At least three to five years of relevant professional experience in the construction/trades industry.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Prior academic/workforce program teaching experience.

Licenses, Certifications, or Additional Requirements:

• Ability to obtain NCCER Instructor accreditation within 60 days of hire. Ability to obtain MSSC Instructor Accreditation within 6-9 months of hire.

Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience in delivering education and training programs.
• Evidence of strong teaching ability, classroom management and customer service skills.
• Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills.
• Maintenance of insurability under the college's vehicle liability insurance plan.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The CTET instructor works long hours while standing or sitting for extended periods of time in training classrooms and laboratories.
• Required ability to lift/move objects up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work safely with high pressure mechanical systems, including but not limited to HVAC, Electrical and other mechanical systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.

General Employment Information

The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background Checks

The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students. The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.

Conflict of Interest policy

No College of Southern Maryland employee shall engage in or have a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any activity that conflicts or raises a reasonable question of conflict with his or her duties and responsibilities. CSM Employees shall not at any time engage in any outside employment or independent consulting that would adversely affect their employment status or performance as employees at the college, create a conflict of interest, or, with the exception of constitutionally protected activities, would compromise or embarrass the college, or adversely affect professional standing. Any full-time college employee who also holds a full-time position or its equivalent in consulting elsewhere (whether permanent or seasonal) will be deemed to have a conflict of interest and will be asked to resign from one of the full-time positions. Full-time employees must promptly disclose in writing, on a form available from the Human Resources Office, to the college all other full-time employment or its equivalent in independent consulting.

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