Construction & Construction Management Faculty

Overview

Colorado’s construction and skilled trades sector is booming, fueling everything from housing and community development to large-scale infrastructure and green building projects. We are seeking our first Construction Trades faculty member to lead the way in building courses and training pathways that prepare students for high-demand, hands‑on careers. This is a unique opportunity to bring your industry expertise into the classroom while advancing innovative practices in the field.

The ideal candidate will bring experience across multiple trades in residential and commercial construction—such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or welding—and a passion for teaching and mentoring. An outstanding candidate will bring additional experience in construction management, architecture, civil engineering, building science, industrial arts, or curriculum development.

ACC is committed to creating a community of best practices in facilitating teaching, learning, and student success. As such, we seek faculty who will be engaged members of the college community through active service on committees, collaboration with colleagues, and who possess a commitment and passion to facilitating improved outcomes for students and communities the college serves.

ACC is dedicated to supporting our faculty throughout their careers as educators, scholars, and professionals. We provide a robust offering of professional development opportunities for faculty to strengthen their skills in teaching strategies, outcomes‑based practice, and reflective practice. Faculty develop an equity‑minded and culturally responsive pedagogy that closes success gaps and fosters a commitment to excellence in education. Candidates with a foundational understanding of these skills and knowledge or a demonstrated growth mindset on these topics are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Develop and evaluate curriculum in construction trades which support pathways in collaboration with our high school partners.
• Advising and retention activities.
• Assess student and program objectives and perform student learning assessment duties.
• Serve on college committees and select texts.
• Attend departmental, school, and College meetings and functions.
• Teach 15 credits each fall and spring semester with the option to teach courses during the summer semester for additional compensation.
• Courses may be taught using both traditional and non‑traditional delivery methods, including face‑to‑face, online, computer‑aided, distance learning, self‑paced, and interdisciplinary.
• Teach at any ACC campus and at a variety of times (days, evenings, and some weekends).

• A related Bachelor’s or any Master’s degree with 18 discipline related credits AND has, or qualifies for, postsecondary CTE credential including 2000 verified non‑teaching occupational/industry hours.
• Associate degree in Construction Trades or related subfield AND has, or qualifies for, postsecondary CTE credential including 4000 verified hands‑on construction trades occupational/industry hours.
• Current professional license in Construction or industry certification AND has, or qualifies for, postsecondary CTE credential including 4000 non‑teaching occupational hours.
• Experience teaching and/or training various subjects within the discipline.
• Demonstrated commitment working with and supporting students from diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to historically marginalized communities such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first‑generation graduates, and people with disabilities.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset regarding professional development.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a form that is appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• OSHA certified trainer.
• 4,000 verified hours in construction management, architecture, civil engineering, building science, or industrial arts.
• Experience with program and curriculum development.
• Experience in facilitating equitable outcomes for customers, key stakeholders, or students using effective inclusive strategies.
• Demonstrate building successful…