Construction Skills Instructor

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Posting Number: 2922 Job Schedule: Part Time Job Shift: Varied OCR Code / Classification: 2 - Instructor - Faculty Min Salary: $33.20 Max Salary: $39.45 Work Location West Campus Job Description Summary The Instructor will be a member of a team that supports student achievement and success from recruitment through graduation and beyond, advancing personal empowerment, workforce outcomes, and transformed communities. Conducts college courses at appropriate quality for undergraduate students as assigned by the Department Chair and approved by the Dean. Facilitates the learning process by designing and implementing appropriate, meaningful and equitable instructional activities, and by drawing from the scholarships of teaching and learning and cultivating a supportive learning environment that allows students to think critically and experiment. Evaluates student learning by creating and implementing well-designed assessment tools. Additionally, participates in curriculum development, mentoring of students, helps students connect with academic and non-academic supports services as needed, and engages in institutional service, professional development, and other duties assigned by the Department Chair and Dean. This role also keeps accurate records pertaining to students and adheres to all institutional policies and procedures. The Part-time Construction Skills Instructor teaches basic construction job skills including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and masonry. Classes will be held at the Goodwill Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Minimum Qualifications You must possess the following:Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution (SACSCOC or equivalent) OR -at least five (5) years of construction experience Meet minimum SACS criteria and the minimum criteria of other pertinent accrediting, licensing, and credentialing agencies in the area of teaching assignment Willingness and ability to teach face-to-face classes, online asynchronous, and online synchronous classes. Willingness and ability to travel and work at multiple campuses or offsite locations as necessary, including teaching high school students at the high schools as needed.Flexibility to teach morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend classes as needed. Understanding of assessment and continuous improvement. Experience with appropriate technology including Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, spreadsheets, presentation and collaboration apps and software Preferred Qualifications We would prefer you also possess:Two (2) academic years of teaching experience Three (3) or more academic years of teaching experience in a community college Experience teaching hybrid, online, and/or multimodal courses Experience with distance learning technologies Experience with multi-cultural pedagogy and demonstration of developing multi-cultural curricula Essential Duties Under the leadership and approval of the Dean and Vice President the following Essential Duties and Responsibilities will be assigned (other duties may be assigned): Teaching and LearningAssume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the Department Chair and approved by the Dean. Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing inclusive instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful and that maximize equitable student outcomes. Adhere to the departmental course guidelines and ensure that content includes program, state, and SACSCOC-approved competencies. Assume responsibility for accurately maintaining all required college records, including attendance and grade reports. Compile resources of specialized materials for outside reading assignments. Assess student learning using appropriate modalities. Appropriately utilize learning management system tools as required by the college and/or department. Maintain, review, and update course descriptions, objectives, and syllabi for courses of instruction. Incorporate inclusive content and work to eliminate discriminatory and exclusionary content from curriculum. Intentionally design learning experiences that extend beyond facilitating classroom instruction and assist students in achieving course, program, and degree outcomes. Make recommendations to Department Chair for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks for courses of study, and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities Student SuccessProactively connect with students to provide mentoring and coaching to achieve academic and career goals. Contribute to student success as a part of the care team for each student. Provide practical suggestions to students to improve academic performance. Encourage students to discuss and share academic problems and brainstorm solutions. Support students by listening to concerns, providing moral support, identifying and addressing problems, and connecting with support services. Learn, utilize and maintain proficiency with program requirements and tools, including the college's student success portal, computer information system, and learning management systems among others. Attend training sessions, workshops, conferences and professional meetings. Maintain appropriate student hours in accordance with school policies. Participate in departmental activities related to revising and updating the program(s) and the development of new courses in the area of expertise. Engage in curriculum and program development that incorporates current educational theories and research. Enhance student academic success initiatives to improve completion, retention, and equity of success in instructional areas of the college. Contributions to CommunityWork as part of a cohesive, innovative, and high-performing team. Serve on action teams, councils, and other college work groups as required. Make constructive contributions to the shared vision of the college by engaging in work groups and shared leadership across campus. Actively participate in student recruitment,

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