Plumbing Instructor

Title: Plumbing Instructor (part-time)

Position Type: Instuctor

College: Lamar Community College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: LCC Trades

Location: Lamar

Salary Range: $710 – $740 Per Credit Hour

At Lamar Community College, you'll find the rare opportunity to build a meaningful career while enjoying the benefits of rural Colorado living. Trade traffic for open roads, crowded neighborhoods for friendly faces, and long commutes for more time doing what you love.

Our campus is at the center of a vibrant and supportive community where employees have the chance to make a visible impact, build genuine relationships, and help shape the future of students and the region. From community festivals and local sporting events to outdoor adventures, stunning prairie sunsets, and some of the best stargazing in Colorado, Lamar offers a lifestyle that is both rewarding and refreshing.

If you're looking for a career where your work matters, your voice is valued, and your community knows your name, Lamar Community College may be exactly the place you've been searching for.

The Plumbing Instructor member is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in the Construction/Plumbing certificate program, preparing students for entry into the plumbing profession. This position provides classroom and hands‑on training aligned with industry standards and the International Plumbing Code (IPC). Instruction includes piping systems, plumbing service practices, waste and vent installation, code compliance, and related calculations. The faculty member ensures students develop the technical knowledge, practical skills, and safety awareness necessary for successful employment in the plumbing and construction industry.

Teach courses such as the following:

• PLU 1001 – Piping Skills | Credits: 4
• PLU 1004 – Plumbing Service | Credits: 4
• PLU 1008 – Soldering & Brazing Skills | Credits: 0.5
• PLU 1030 – Basic Waste and Vent | Credits: 4
• PLU 1050 – Code & Piping Calculations | Credits: 2
• PLU 2007 – International Plumbing Code | Credits: 4

Actual schedule may vary based on semester course load.

• Assist in program development and other division tasks as assigned by the Dean of Academics.
• Participate in the development and revision of curriculum and program/course evaluation and assessment, including student learning outcomes.
• Perform related duties in the plumbing discipline as assigned; participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter.
• Use effective teaching/learning strategies.
• Work cooperatively with other department members and the Dean of Academic Services to develop and maintain quality instruction.
• Assignment may include a combination of day, evening, and weekend courses.
• Class preparation and instruction.
• Grading and record keeping.
• Student communication and support outside of the scheduled class time.
• Timely communication with peers and supervisors.
• Participation in department meetings, when possible.
• Active instructors are expected to participate in all mandatory compliance training courses.

• Ability to teach, mentor, and engage diverse student populations.
• Knowledge of current industry standards, regulations, equipment, and practices.
• Ability to provide hands‑on instruction in laboratory, shop, clinical, or field environments.
• Ability to integrate workforce competencies and industry expectations into instruction.
• Ability to maintain safe learning environments and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to develop partnerships with employers, advisory committees, and industry stakeholders.