Construction Faculty

Title:
Construction Faculty

Position Type: Faculty 9 Month Full Time

College: Lamar Community College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: LCC Trades

Campus: Lamar Main Campus

Location: Lamar

Salary Range:$43,155 - $50,000

Who We Are:

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.

Job Summary:

Lamar Community College is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Construction Faculty. This is a full-time, 166-day faculty appointment that has teaching responsibilities within the Construction Trades Department.

The Construction Faculty delivers instruction for construction trades programs, including carpentry basics, tools, exterior and interior carpentry, roofing, building exteriors and trim, interior finishes and trim, windows and doors, concrete, site preparation, construction practices, and other assigned workforce education programs. The position is responsible for supervising students, grading student performance, curriculum, overseeing equipment, materials, and resources, supporting recruitment and retention efforts, managing instructional facilities and equipment, and ensuring programs remain aligned with workforce needs and industry standards.

In addition to teaching assigned courses, the Construction Faculty works collaboratively with other faculty, administration, advisory committees, employers, and community partners to expand educational opportunities, strengthen workforce partnerships, and promote student success. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, project management, and instructional skills while maintaining current knowledge of construction methods, safety regulations, building codes, and emerging technologies.

The selected candidate must obtain and maintain a Colorado Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential. Evening, weekend, and occasional travel are required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned courses and maintain instructional excellence through classroom, laboratory, and project-based learning.
• Provide day-to-day instruction and management of students and assigned workforce programs within the Construction Department.
• Oversee, mentor, and support students while fostering instructional excellence and professional development.
• Participate in departmental planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Develop departmental goals and implement strategies that support student success, enrollment growth, retention, and workforce development.
• Ensure compliance with Colorado Community College System requirements, accreditation standards, CTE requirements, and applicable safety regulations.
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives across all departmental programs.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with industry employers, contractors, apprenticeship programs, advisory committees, and community organizations.
• Oversee departmental facilities, laboratories, equipment, construction projects, and safety practices.
• Support student recruitment, retention, advising, and career placement initiatives for all department programs.
• Participate in strategic planning, accreditation, grant initiatives, and institutional committees.
• Represent the Construction Department at college events, advisory meetings, industry conferences, career fairs, and community outreach activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of construction technologies, industry certifications, OSHA requirements, and building codes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Academics.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed a related degree with required occupational experience OR
• Hold current state, national,…