Part-Time Instructor Apprenticeship Sheet Metal; POOL

Classification Title

Part Time Instructor

Yes

Open for the 2025-26 academic year

Part-Time Instructor

This is a part-time instructor position, non-represented and non-benefited.

The Part-Time Instructor Trades Apprenticeship provides instruction in apprenticeship trades courses, directs student discussion, and evaluates student performance in the classroom.

• Provide instruction in apprenticeship trades courses in classroom, remote, or online delivery mode using established course outcomes. This includes lecturing and guiding in class writing activities, providing individual conference time to guide and evaluate student progress. Teaching assignments may include courses taught during the day and/or evening, classes taught on any of the four campuses COCC serves, by interactive video chat technology.
• Attend regular trainings as scheduled by the department or College.
• Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to each location, as assigned.

• Cooperate with any BOLI Approved Standards and Joint Apprenticeship Training Committees ( JATC ).
• Provide student assistance in conjunction with JATC employers, JATC administrator, or COCC Apprenticeship coordinator.
• Effectively instruct all content using interactive, hands‑on teaching methods.

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

• Thorough knowledge of field of subject taught based on education and/or experience in the field.
• Knowledge of teaching and instruction of various audiences and group dynamics.
• Visual ability, corrected, to enable instructor to observe, direct, and supervise students in classroom situations.
• Ability to operate or oversee the operation of computers, video chat technology (e.g. Zoom) and familiarity with or willingness to learn the learning management system (LMS) used at COCC.
• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others, using the English language, with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
• Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.
• Ability to work with other faculty and COCC staff at all levels.
• Willingness to travel and/or teach at various hours and locations, as required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.
• Ability to learn and use all COCC, NCCER, and JATC technology for communication, course delivery, assessment, and record keeping.

Ability to work in classroom and office environments using computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office equipment. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• A degree or credential appropriate in the field of primary teaching assignment (AAS, or Journey Card); or instructor has a minimum of 24 quarter hours (16 semester hours) of credit in the field of the primary teaching assignment.
• One-year relevant experience working in the field.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certification or ability to complete the training if required.

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