Part - Time Instructor, Building Trades - FY

Part-Time Building Trades Instructor

The Part-Time Building Trades Instructor provides high-quality classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction that prepares students for employment and advancement in the construction industry. The instructor delivers competency-based training aligned with industry standards, employer needs, and nationally recognized credentials while fostering a culture of safety, professionalism, and student success. Instruction may occur in classrooms, construction laboratories, employer worksites, correctional facilities, community training centers, and other off-site instructional locations.

This position supports the College of Southern Nevada's Division of Workforce Education by developing and delivering short-term workforce training, customized employer training, pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and career pathway programs in the building and construction trades.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction in building trades including:
• Construction Fundamentals
• Carpentry
• Residential and Commercial Construction
• Blueprint Reading
• Framing
• Drywall Installation and Repair
• Finish Carpentry
• Construction Materials
• Construction Mathematics
• Tool Identification and Safe Use
• OSHA Construction Safety
• Develop lesson plans and competency-based instructional materials aligned with industry standards.
• Prepare students for nationally recognized industry credentials including NCCER Core, OSHA 10/30, and First Aid/CPR certifications.
• Maintain a safe instructional environment by enforcing OSHA regulations and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback and coaching.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, certification records, and other required documentation.
• Collaborate with local contractors, employers, labor organizations, apprenticeship programs, and workforce partners to ensure training meets industry demand.
• Assist with student recruitment, retention, completion, and employment placement efforts.
• Maintain instructional equipment, laboratories, tools, and supply inventories.
• Participate in curriculum development and continuous program improvement initiatives.
• Support grant-funded workforce training and customized employer training programs.
• Participate in professional development to remain current with construction methods, technologies, building codes, and instructional best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the building or construction trades.
• Demonstrated expertise in carpentry, construction, framing, or related skilled trades.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively teach and mentor adult learners from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Building Construction, Workforce Education, or a related field.
• Experience teaching in a community college, apprenticeship, union training, military, or workforce development setting.
• Experience developing competency-based curriculum.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (Canvas or equivalent).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Experience collaborating with employers and industry advisory committees.

Preferred Industry Credentials:

• NCCER Instructor Certification
• NCCER Core Certification
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• First Aid/CPR
• Journey-level certification or state licensure in a construction trade

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Adult learning principles
• Residential and commercial construction practices
• Blueprint interpretation
• Construction mathematics
• OSHA safety compliance
• Classroom and laboratory management
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to motivate, coach, and mentor students
• Commitment to workforce development and student success
• Ability to establish productive relationships with industry partners

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely demonstrate the use of construction tools and equipment.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Core Competencies:

• Student-centered instruction
• Workforce and employer engagement
• Safety leadership
• Equity and inclusion
• Professionalism and integrity
• Continuous improvement
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Innovation in workforce education

Hourly Pay: $40.00 per hour. Hours may include daytime, evening, and occasional weekend instruction based on program needs.

Required Attachment(s):
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (optional)