Workforce Plumbing Instructor (Independent Contract Worker)

Purpose of the Role and Scope of Responsibility: Prepares for and teaches Workforce Industrial Plumbing courses and conducts labs as assigned by the Dean of Workforce Education.  Instructors are responsible for teaching students in our training programs in the classroom and hands-on lab settings, ensuring that they gain the knowledge and skills that are required for entry-level employment in their chosen field. Instructors are also responsible for sound educational practices and the academic development of each student. Instructors will also manage their classroom environment and promote a positive and engaging learning experience, providing support, tutoring, and other assistance as needed. Instructors are to “model" the professional behaviors, language, and activities expected of our students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must have exposure and knowledge of the NCCER requirements
• Teaches assigned courses in Skilled Trades as scheduled in accordance with current department approved course descriptions, course outlines, syllabi, and procedures.
• Assists, as appropriate, in the maintenance of instructional materials and laboratory facilities.
• Assists in the maintenance of course descriptions, course outlines, and syllabi.
• Consults in development and updates course descriptions routinely based on industry changes or trends, advisory committee suggestions, and assessment results.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Communicates progress in the course to students in a timely manner.
• Determines and submits students' grades in accordance with established college workforce department policies and procedures.
• Advises potential or current students within the discipline.
• Ensures classroom lectures contain essential curricular components; have appropriate content and pedagogy; and reflect current trends.
• Participates, as appropriate, in additional duties and responsibilities based upon the expertise of the individual and the needs of the department, division, or College.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance.
• Utilize classroom and lab instruction, student assessment mechanisms, and classroom management techniques to provide an engaged classroom experience to students.
• Ensure that each student has been presented with the material to successfully meet the learning objectives of each course within a student’s program of study
• Ensure that instructional materials and equipment are ready for student use, sufficient in quantity, properly maintained and in working order prior to class time

• Participate in ongoing faculty assessment and professional development activities to ensure an active and engaged classroom experience for all students; maintain required certification and license
• Actively participate in meetings, review and analyze assessment data, compile reports, and meet academic and administrative deadlines
• Ensure campus compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory bodies’ guidelines, along with internal policies of the company
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED, and/or proof of completion of related vocational training program.
• Must have at least three (3) years industrial experience in the trade of plumbing.
• Verifiable work experience including a minimum of five (5) years of verifiable plumbing industry experience within the last ten years
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse groups of employees and customers

Preferred Education and Experience:

Exposure and knowledge of the NCCER requirements.

Associate's degree and at least five (5) years of experience working within trade at a Journey Level.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience teaching in an education setting and/or experience with training employees within the industry
• Demonstrate knowledge of federal, state, and accreditation regulations applicable to the proprietary education industry

TYPICAL WORK HOURS

The start time and end time of the Instructor’s day are determined by the shift the instructor is assigned (classes are typically taught in three shifts – morning, afternoon, and evening).