Instructor, Construction Technology

Job Title

Instructor, Construction Technology

Provides competency‑based quality instruction in classroom, lab, and clinical settings. Assignment may include evening or off‑campus teaching, multiple‑campus locations, individualized instruction, competency‑based instruction, and online/distance learning.

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi.
• Develop and utilize a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students.
• Foster a safe and civil learning environment.
• Develop and maintain current course syllabi and outlines; prepare lecture, lab and class materials.
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
• Work collegially in an academic environment; participate in college and program projects, events, and committee work, including advisory committee activities and advising student organizations.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document student attendance, progress and competency attainment; submit related reports as required.
• Maintain established office hours and be available to assist students outside of the classroom.
• Participate in the ongoing development and revision of curriculum and course materials and competencies, and in the selection of textbooks and other instructional materials/equipment.
• Advise students regarding their academic needs and refer them for additional assistance as needed.
• Promote the college and the program and assist in recruiting and marketing the program to prospective students.
• Participate in professional development activities and stay current in the field.

• Registered, certified, or licensed in the occupational area required by the state, and hold the appropriate registration, certification or license for the area taught.
• At least one of the following:
  • Baccalaureate or graduate degree in the area of study or at least 18 credit hours completed in the CTE field of instruction, or a bachelor's degree in any area with the requisite credit hours.
  • Associate degree in the CTE field considered terminal for that field, plus at least 3,000 hours of recent and relevant work experience in the area taught.
  • Special training such as completion of a registered apprenticeship or journeyman status in a building trades union, U.S. Department of Labor–recognized apprenticeship, NCCER Core or Carpentry, or a diploma or certificate from a building trades program, plus at least 6,000 hours of relevant work experience in the occupational area or related area.
• If a licensed practitioner, relevant work experience may include classroom instruction in a CTE subject area offered by a school district or accredited nonpublic school.

• Ability to use and apply alternative instructional delivery systems to enhance learning.
• Experience in curriculum development and learning assessment.

Constant:

• Stand
• Lift of 40 lbs knuckle to shoulder
• Lift of 33 lbs shoulder to overhead
• Lift of 100 lbs floor to knuckle
• Bilateral carry of 35 lbs x 30 ft
• Horizontal pull of 30 lbs x 15 ft
• Horizontal push of 35 lbs
• Horizontal push/pull of 50 lbs

Frequent:

• Mobile
• Pinch
• Kneel
• Fine motor/hand coordination
• Forward reach

Occasional:

• Climb
• Neck flexion/extension
• Foot coordination

9‑month per year position.

• Complete DMACC employment application in English, including personal information, education, employment history and supplemental questions.
• Include all relevant work experience; incomplete applications or submissions that reference a résumé will not be accepted.
• Attach transcripts (if required) that include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred; scanned copies are acceptable.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Des Moines Area Community College is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. This includes consideration of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information and veteran status. Individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation during the application process should contact Human Resources at 515‑964‑6301 or via email  ADA questions and concerns, contact the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S.

Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515‑964‑6857, email dso. For discrimination complaints, please refer to the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure or contact the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education.

Human Resources: (515) 964‑6479 or jobs

Position Contact:
Jennifer Foster, (515) 964‑6692 or jlfoster1