Carpentry and Building Construction Instructor

College Overview

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it’s an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken’s modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College’s three-pronged approach to teaching - hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism - gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

Role

Prepares for and teaches Carpentry courses and conducts labs as assigned by the department chair of the Carpentry and Building Construction Technology department.

Who is a good fit for this role?

This position is a good fit for a Carpentry and Building Construction professional who wants to pass on the knowledge and skills to our students who will be the future of the trade while enjoying a good quality of life in the education field.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned theory and lab classes. Plans daily activities for students in theory and lab. Supervises students for both theory and technical project grades.
• Instructs and evaluates first-year students in a shop/lab environment and also in a lecture/classroom environment. Instructs and evaluates second-year students in a residential building site environment.
• Maintains a safe worksite and enforces Ranken’s safety standards.
• Assists in the maintenance of carpentry worksite, lab, and classroom equipment.
• Assists management with developing curriculum and syllabi, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and other duties.
• Participates in college governance, committee work, student advising, etc.
• Participates in available training to keep current in carpentry and building construction technology.
• Assists in maintaining requirements of industry standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by authorized individual.
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate degree in carpentry or related field.
• Three years or more of residential carpentry experience.
• Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred but not required..
• Excellent presentation skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Pet Insurance
• Company paid Life/AD&D and Short/Long-term Disability
• Health, Flexible, and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (Free)
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2000 per year (Eligible after one year)
• 403(b) savings plan with matching contributions (Eligible on day one)
• Pension Plan (Eligible after 5 years of service)
• PTO: 20 days accrued in first year
• Holidays: 10 paid plus a paid Winter Break (Christmas through New Years Day)