Adjunct – Carpentry; Skilled Trades

Adjunct – Carpentry Position

The Adjunct – Carpentry position provides quality instruction and maintains a positive learning environment in the classroom, with a major emphasis placed on teaching, supporting, and evaluating students. The Adjunct role provides instruction and monitors teaching/learning effectiveness in courses assigned by the Department Chair or other leadership members. The adjunct must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask while engaging large groups of people with complicated material.

• Teaches assigned courses as scheduled, assuming primary responsibility for and exercising oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with department policies, ensuring both rigor of programs and quality of instruction. Designs curriculum embracing diversity in all forms to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies, with an understanding of socio‑cultural issues of traditionally underrepresented groups. Considers individual differences of students to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
  
  Participates in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource. Uses technology appropriately to meet course objectives and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning its use. Keeps accurate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades in a timely manner according to College policies, and communicates progress feedback and other relevant information to students throughout the semester. Distributes accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross‑college, and instructor requirements. Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule. Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure students’ performance in achieving course goals.
  
  Engages in periodic meetings with the department, Lead Instructor, and Chairperson relative to teaching duties and professional development.

• Creates a positive classroom atmosphere encouraging active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners. Maintains posted office hours in accordance with departmental and College policies. Uses technology to assist in communication with students and encourages a sense of community for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Advises potential or current students within the discipline about the program, career, or transfer options available to assist with degree completion and refers students to appropriate student and academic support services at the College or in the community.

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and community members.
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.

• Attend department meetings and required trainings, as requested.

• Completion of a Registered Apprenticeship Program specific to the carpentry trade; or five (5) years industry experience at the Journey Level with knowledge of residential/light commercial carpentry code preferred.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work sites.
• An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate.

Knowledge of construction, repair and service practices related to residential/light commercial systems; data analysis and application to operational business decisions; online instruction techniques and methods;
Microsoft Office;
Blackboard; internet research; online communication and record‑keeping.

Skill in providing quality instruction; learning technologies and the use of multi‑media technology to enhance student learning; instructional planning and presentation; incorporating critical thinking, effective communication and other general education outcomes in course content;…