Carpentry Instructor Pool

Position Summary

The Carpentry Instructor is responsible for providing classroom instruction, distance learning instruction, and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment in a variety of jobs in the field of Carpentry. The instructor will teach courses related to the core skills used by carpenters in residential and commercial settings. Topics include safety, hand/power tool use, site preparation, measurement and layout, footings and foundation, construction framing, and other related topics.

• Teach courses related to core carpentry skills including safety, hand/power tool use, site preparation, measurement and layout, footings, foundation, construction framing, and other related topics.
• Provide classroom instruction, distance learning instruction, and practical shop experience to prepare students for employment.
• Develop and use various teaching methods and materials to accommodate students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds.
• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues, and community.
• Evaluate students to measure progress toward achievement of course outcomes within college grade and grade appeals procedures.
• Provide written and accessible course syllabus following guidelines to facilitate a clear understanding of content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods and schedule.
• Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning and be available for and encourage conferences with students.
• Assist with marketing programs and recruiting students.
• Review, evaluate, and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and practices to ensure compliance with professional standards and state‑mandated guidelines.
• Accept special assignments occasionally.
• Participate in department, divisional, and college meetings and activities required to maintain accreditation and the college planning process.
• Participate in business and community activities that promote the mission of the college.
• Teach NCCER Carpentry program courses.
• Develop NCCER Carpentry curriculum and course content.
• Assist in maintaining NCCER program compliance activities.
• Procure, maintain, inspect, and operate equipment and supplies necessary for program instruction.

• Associate’s Degree in the discipline and at least four (4) years industry‑related work experience, OR
• High school diploma or GED equivalent and at least eight (8) years industry‑related work experience.

• Ability to plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus or outline to ensure course objectives are met.
• Ability to utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Successful experience utilizing instructional technologies (computers, internet resources, and other media).

• Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds.
• Successful teaching or vocational training experience.
• Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods that enhance student success.
• Knowledge of a learning college and/or learning communities.
• Experience teaching college‑level online courses and/or documented success in a college online learning management system (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas).

This is a security‑sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks.

Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.