Construction Technology Instructional Staff

Construction Technology Instructional Staff

Date: April 2025

Grade: 14

Salary Range: $43,965-$51,677

Position Type: 10-Month Instructional Staff

Position Status: Salary/Exempt

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Location: Winfield Correctional Facility – Winfield, KS

Department: Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Reports To: Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department Chair

Job Summary:

Cowley College’s Career and Technical Education department is seeking a full-time Construction Technology Instructional Staff for our Construction Technology program. Under the supervision of the Department Chair, the Construction Technology Instructional Staff is responsible for the classes in the program, laboratory training, safety, presenting lecture material, providing constructive feedback to students and faculty, coordinating logistical matters, developing, assessing, verifying and coordinating student progress. The Instructor is responsible for maintaining standards set by Cowley College, Technical Education Authority, and the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR)

This position is responsible for effectively teaching the Technical Certification A courses: OSHA 10, Introductory Craft Skills, Construction Basics, Concrete and Carpentry processes. This position will teach at the Winfield Correctional Facility.

Position Duties:

• Assists in administration and organization of the Carpentry/Construction Trades program.
• Teach two student co-horts per semester.
• Aids coordinating the courses of the Construction Trade program, to include laboratory training, presenting lecture material, providing constructive feedback to students, coordinating logistical matters, assess and verifies skill performance.
• Maintain standards set by Cowley College, Technical Education Authority, and Kansas Board of Regents.
• Must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.
• Must maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with employees, vendors and/or any other representatives of external organization.
• Assume other related duties as assigned by the Career & Technical Education Department Chair.
• Comply with all College policies and procedures.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Carpentry, Construction and technical aspects used in the industry.
• Knowledge of teaching methodologies and practice.
• Ability to work independently, as well as on a team.
• Ability to work and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Good communications skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work. Work well under deadline pressures.
• Excellent human relations skills. Ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and diverse populations.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Carpentry or Construction or three years of experience in or directly related to the carpentry or construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Carpentry, Construction or closely related field from a regionally accredited educational institution PLUS three years’ industry or teaching experience is preferred.

Supervisory Requirements: None

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; ability to move freely around the campus and outreach centers;

ability to lift up to 50 pounds; ability to bend, stoop, reach and grasp as required to perform responsibilities; ability

to drive motor vehicle; and ability to work on the computer for long periods of time.

Work Requirements:

Work performed in a classroom and shop floor environment.