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PT VOCATIONAL LECTURER – CONSTRUCTION MASONRY
KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE
Dawson Technical Institute (DTI) of Kennedy-King College (DTI) is an academic job training center for Construction Technology careers established in 1968. Named after U.S. Congressman William L. Dawson, DTI is recognized for providing top quality job training and construction industry career development. DTI provides students with intensive and comprehensive industry validated training in the construction trade and utility industries. DTI is committed to preparing students to compete in these industries by offering relevant competency-based instruction that leads to unionized apprenticeships and other relevant trade and utility worker opportunities.
Kennedy-King College is seeking a part-time Vocational Lecturer- Construction Masonry. Reporting to the Dean of Dawson Technical Institute (DTI), the Vocational Lecturer- Construction Masonry is responsible for hands-on masonry instruction in classroom and lab environments. The instructor will prepare instructional materials, maintaining equipment, and tools, conducting safety demonstrations, grading student assignments, and providing one-on-one academic support.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach foundational and advanced masonry techniques such as brick/block laying, concrete mixing, tuckpointing, and blueprint reading
- Deliver engaging and safety-focused instruction
- Set up lab materials and masonry workstations for hands-on learning
- Designing brick and block wall build-outs as capstone projects
- Participating in live-build community service projects
- Mentoring students for union entry or contractor placements
- Developing scaffold safety and layout workshops
- Shaping the growth of the masonry program as part of DTI’s expanding trades curriculum
- Motivate and support students with varying skill levels and learning styles
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in bricklaying, stone setting, tuckpointing, blockwork, and concrete finishing
- Strong understanding of construction safety standards and OSHA protocols
- Experience in residential and commercial masonry
- Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings
- Skilled in scaffold setup and masonry layout
- Excellent communication, instruction, and mentoring abilities
- NCCER Certified Craft Instructor in Masonry (or willingness to obtain certification)
- Ability to occasionally chaperone field trips and employer engagements
The compensation for this position is $52/hour.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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Salary : $52
