What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumbing Apprenticeship Instructor (PT) position at Ogden-Weber Technical College?
Ogden-Weber Technical College is anchored in the core values of Community, Learning, and Integrity, which guide how we support students, work with partners, and approach instruction every day. The Plumbing Apprenticeship Instructor will provide technical instruction for students enrolled in the Plumbing Apprenticeship program and help apprentices prepare for the State of Utah Licensure Exam. This role supports student learning in a hands-on, practical environment while fostering a sense of community among apprentices and maintaining integrity in instruction, assessment, and student support. Additional responsibilities include curriculum development and implementation, verifying student competencies, advising students, supporting retention, membership and placement goals, maintaining student records, and staying in contact with area employers.
This position works under the direction of the Apprenticeship Coordinator in conjunction with the Program Director.
1. Provide students with technical instruction in a safe, clean and productive learning environment.
2. Administer and grade tests; maintain progress and attendance on students.
3. Advance the retention of students in support of achieving program membership hour goals.
4. Assist students with job placement and applicable industry or state certifications/licenses in support of meeting program placement and certification goals.
5. Maintain contact with area employers; elicit feedback regarding curricula and industry trends.
6. Develop and prepare appropriate curricula changes according to the recommendations of employer advisory teams, local businesses, and/or industry and professional standards.
7. Ensure that instructional content areas comply with college standards, and programmatic and/or institutional accreditation requirements.
8. Motivate and advise students in the areas of appropriate work behavior, training, or study habits. Assist counselors, supervisor, and other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training.
9. Encourage and exemplify professionalism and good work habits.
10. Support programmatic and college marketing activities.
11. Work cooperatively within the college community.
12. Control the use of equipment and supplies; recommend purchases.
Education and Experience Requirements:
1. Must possess a current Utah Journeyman Plumber License.
2.Preference will be given to those that hold a Utah Master Plumbers license.
3. Preference will be given to those individuals that have teaching experience.
4. Familiar with Microsoft Office and can operate a Windows-based personal computer.
Physical Requirements:
1. Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
2. Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, etc.
CONDITIONAL OFFER: A conditional offer of employment will be made pending satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
WORKING HOURS: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 PM to 9:00 PMSalary : $27 - $34