Construction Management Instructor

Full-time, Tenure Track (177 Day 10 Month)

$69,380.72- $ per year

Probationary (Contract I) Member of Academic Faculty

Projected Timeline:

Anticipated Application Screening Period:
April 22-28, 2026

Tentative First Interview Dates:
May 2026

Tentative Second Interview Date:
June 9, 2026

Tentative

Start Date:

August 1, 2026

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

The Butte College Construction (CNST) Department seeks a Construction Management professional that will enhance our Construction Management programs. The Associate of Science Degree in Construction Management prepares students to transfer into a bachelor's degree program in the junior year of a 4-year program. With the completion of this degree, students will possess fundamental knowledge and skills required in the field of Construction Management which include planning, coordinating, budgeting and supervising construction projects from start to finish in a growing nationwide field.  

Our neighboring 4-year institution (CSU, Chico) has a thriving and mature Construction Management program that we have modeled our curriculum on to optimize the transferability of credits.

POSITION DUTIES:

In addition to the representative duties below, the specific position is also responsible for:

* Providing instruction in the following areas:

* Construction Management theory, practice, and application.

* Basic industry safety.

* The study of the materials and methods used in all aspects of Civil, Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Construction.

* Construction design, surveying, layout, and plan reading as they relate to the disciplines within the construction trades.

* Concrete properties, material selection, and forming systems for foundations, structural, and ornamental concrete.

* Framing in both wood and metal, roof framing, and multi-story flooring/ceiling systems.

* Interior and exterior finishes and finishing systems.

* Theory and application for mechanical and electrical systems for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial construction.

* The elements of contract law and regulatory compliance as they relate to construction industry.

* Administration, estimating, and scheduling for construction projects.

* Develop safety procedures within the classroom and lab settings.  

* Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners and hold annual advisory committee meetings.

* Maintain currency with technological trends and standards within the construction industry.

* Participate in articulation and career education activities.

* Continuously develop and update curriculum.

A. General Scope of Responsibilities

* Excellence in teaching and instruction.

* Maintenance of professional growth and academic currency.

* Carrying out of area, departmental and/or program responsibilities.

* Contribution to the College as a whole in the form of College-wide service.

* Development and assessment of student learning outcomes.

B. Teaching and Instruction

* Instructor plans for and is continually well prepared to teach.

* Instructor provides organized delivery of instruction.

* Instructor communicates respectfully to students and encourages contact.

* Instruction is consistent with the stated and approved outcomes of the course.

* Instruction is relevant to the course.

* Instructor shows interest in the subject matter and student learning.

* Instructor uses strategies designed to foster student engagement with the content.

* Instructor uses standards of student evaluation that are clear, fair and followed consistently.

* Instructor requires and evaluates levels of student effort sufficient to develop mastery of the subject or skills in the course.

* Instructor grades and returns student work, assignments and tests in a reasonable period of time.

* Instructor makes effective use of teaching aids, instructional methods and materials required of students (e.g., texts, manuals, etc.).

* Instructor is an effective teacher.

* Instructor prepares complete and timely course syllabi.

* Instructor continually evaluates, updates and revises course content and instructional methods and materials.

* Instructor coordinates course contents and instructional methods with other teachers in the program/discipline.

* Instructor meets and assists students during office hours, by appointment or at other reasonable times.

* Instructor initiates and carries through with improvements to course contents and classroom teaching methods.

C. Professional Growth and Currency

* Instructor demonstrates examples of activities which show a pattern of academic, professional, and/or technical updating or currency.

D. Area or Departmental Responsibilities

* Instructor is knowledgeable about and abides by College, Area and Department policies and procedures.

* Instructor meets deadlines and time targets including deadlines for reports, grades and paperwork.

* Instructor orders instructional materials, equipment and textbooks with sufficient lead times.

* Instructor assists Chair in evaluating and revising course schedules.

* Instructor collaborates to determine equitable…