Part time Construction Technology Laboratory Assistant

Part time Construction Technology Laboratory Assistant

Posting Number: 0603675

Position Title:

Part time Construction Technology Laboratory Assistant

Position is:
Part Time

Position Type:
Faculty Position (Full Time/Part Time)

Department/Ofc.:
Instruction

Position

Description:

WCC is establishing a pool of qualified candidates to be considered when part-time and/or on-call laboratory assistants are needed to assist with credit courses in the HVAC /R Department. Needs may become available prior to or during each semester. Upon successful submission of your application, resume and transcripts, you will be considered for future part-time and/or on-call laboratory assistant opportunities on a per-course basis for the following Construction Technology (CON) course prefixes:

• CON 108:
  Introduction to Construction Technology
• CON 104:
  Construction Framing I
• CON 105:
  Construction Framing II
• CMG 180:
  Application of Construction Materials
• CON 235:
  Construction – Building Codes and Prints
• CON 204:
  Construction Finishes – Interior
• CON 205:
  Construction Finishes – Exterior
• CON 255:
  Construction Concrete and Masonry
• CMG 225:
  Construction Builders License
• CON 230:
  Construction Production
• CON 240:
  Construction – Advanced Finishes and Techniques
• CON 260:
  Construction Remodeling
• CON 270:
  Construction Mechanicals

Position Summary:

Assist faculty, department chair, and/or classified faculty in the supervision and maintenance of department laboratory and monitor and direct students performing laboratory activities.

• Assist Faculty during Lab sessions by performing the following duties:
  • Maintain a clean working area around all equipment.
  • Maintain a safe work environment for students and staff.
  • Prepare Lab equipment for scheduled classes.
  • Maintain all Lab tools and equipment, as directed.
  • Report all non‑working or unsafe equipment.
  • Breakdown laboratories at the end of each scheduled class.
• Observe and coach students performing laboratory activities assigned by the department’s instructors.
• Observe and coach students for safe working procedures while performing laboratory activities.
• Direct student assistants in the routine duties of maintaining the department’s laboratories.
• Maintain an active program of personal professional development.
• Abide by Washtenaw Community College’s work practice and rules of conduct.
• Regular attendance on campus is required for this position.
• Utilize technology, including AI-enabled tools and software where appropriate, to support teaching, learning, student engagement, professional responsibilities, institutional service, and other responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Capable of lifting and transporting at least 50 pounds.

This position is scheduled to work a maximum of twenty (20) hours per week with varying hours. This department has courses ranging from 45 – 90 contact hours per semester. This equals 4 to 8 hours per week per course depending on course and length of term.

• Thirty (30) credit hours of higher education with a focus in Construction Technology or Construction Management.
• Equivalent of one (1) year related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility and work enthusiastically with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated understanding and respect for standard laboratory polices, protocol and safety.
• Must be available to work day or evening classes.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology relevant to the discipline and faculty role, including the capacity to learn and appropriately utilize emerging AI-supported tools. Ability to evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and appropriateness of AI-generated content; maintain confidentiality where required; exercise professional and academic judgment; and uphold ethical standards in the use of technology for teaching, learning, and service.

• Familiar with the Construction Technology course curriculum and objectives.
• Familiar with OSHA requirements.

$23.51

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