Professor of Plumbing

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Central Arizona College
- Superstition Mountain Campus - Apache Junction, AZ
Job Type: Full Time Faculty
Job Number: 1227-26
Department: Skilled Trades & Technology Division
Opening Date: 12/18/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

Central Arizona College, a diverse and innovative institution, is located in Pinal County, Arizona, a rapidly expanding business and residential community with a student population in excess of 12,000 on five major campuses and two centers. Less than one hour from the Phoenix metro complex, faculty, staff, and students enjoy access to the arts, sports, recreation, and cultural history in the inviting Southwest climate.

Faculty may teach at multiple sites, via distance learning (ITV, on-line, etc.) and traditional classroom instruction, possibly evenings and weekends. To provide a quality education for Central Arizona College students. Perform instruction-related and other duties and responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, vision, mission, policies, and procedures of the college.

Responsibilities
Faculty member will:

• Teach plumbing courses using the NCCER curriculum, which includes CORE Curriculum, Plumbing Levels 1,2,3,4 following required module objectives and competencies and trade safety. Provide and present information, content, and context through lecture, Lab, recitation, seminars and/or other learning venues utilizing a variety of teaching/ learning styles as appropriate to the course content.
• Deliver classroom and hands-on lab instruction, including demonstrations of NCCER performance tasks.
• Administer and securely manage NCCER module tests and performance profile assessments.
• Record and submit student completions and credentials through the NCCER Registry.
• Maintain a safe, organized lab environment and ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and PPE.
• Use Blackboard to deliver course materials, post grades, manage communication, and support student learning.
• Provide guidance and support to help students achieve NCCER competencies and course outcomes.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and NCCER credentialing documentation.
• Stay current with NCCER procedures and maintain required instructor and evaluator certifications.
• Participate in program meetings, curriculum updates, and professional development.
• Establish and maintain office hours per college policy. Maintain records of student progress and performance; completes and returns required reports to the appropriate office by established due date. Develop, prepare and evaluate instructional materials. Write and develop syllabi and course calendars.
• Review and update course outlines, text selection and syllabi in cooperation with other faculty and appropriate district academic chair or program director. Propose and develop new courses, curriculum, programs, instructional materials, and evaluation tools as necessary to meet the needs of the students and community.
• Assist in recruitment and retention of students through the development and implementation of teaching and learning strategies primarily in the instructional setting.
• Cultivate development of instructional programs and knowledge of trends, pedagogy, andragogy, and new technologies.

Qualifications
Current industry certification and five years of occupational experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates degree with more than 5 years of experience and certified to teach/train OSHA
10 and OSHA
30 level classes. Possess the ability to collaborate with outside construction companies/agencies in an effort to enhance and grow the Industrial Carpentry program.

Background Verification:
As a condition of employment, all candidates accepting an offer of employment for a full-time, part- time, temporary, student worker, or volunteer position, will be required to undergo a Background Verification. Employment with Central Arizona College is contingent upon the successful completion of the background verification. The level the background verification for this position is:
Standard level.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
CAC is an equal…