Instructor Plumbing Apprenticeships

Instructor Plumbing Apprenticeships

Put your years in the trade to work in the classroom-teach the next generation of plumbers, with a set schedule, excellent pay, benefits, and time off in sunny St. George, Utah!

This full-time position holds responsibility for the success of the Plumbing Apprenticeship programs. This instructor must ensure that a positive, upbeat, diversified, interesting, and active learning environment occurs in both classrooms and labs, giving the students relevant and worthwhile experiences daily. The responsibilities include planning, organizing, and implementing an effective instructional training program in a professional learning environment that guides, encourages, and enables students to develop into industry professionals.

Dixie Tech is a public technical college located on a state-of-the-art campus in St. George, Utah. The College has 30 Council on Occupational Education-accredited programs that offer certifications in high-demand, high-pay professions.

Benefits:

• Medical and dental coverage, with the College paying the costs of the medical plan and most of the costs of the dental plan
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Account ($1950 per year for single coverage, $3450 for double coverage, and $4950 for three or more) without a match requirement
• Employer contributions to 403(b) account, amounting to 20.4% of the employee's pay without a match requirement. Employees may make additional contributions
• Salaried employees do no pay Social Security taxes
• Employer-provided Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, and LTD at no cost
• Paid holidays, as well as Christmas, Fall, Thanksgiving, and Spring Breaks, on the schedule of the local school district
• 15 days of paid vacation per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging lectures and hands-on lab instruction. Develop and update curriculum, syllabi, and lesson plans to ensure industry-relevant, effective, and skills-based learning experiences and outcomes.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives and well-defined competencies for the program and all learning activities.
• Ensure the classroom and lab are prepared for daily learning activities
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments in a timely manner
• Structure classes in Canvas to support student learning
• Observe, evaluate, and record students' performance and development, and provide appropriate and helpful feedback. Conduct and document student reviews with students on a regular basis. Involve Student Services when problems develop before they become critical
• Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing appropriate rules and procedures; involve Student Services when problems develop
• Ensure objectives for all program students are reflected on each syllabus and match the module sign-offs in the Student Information System (Northstar)
• Ensure that all student data is updated on a real-time basis in Northstar and that students are retained, complete, graduate, pass any relevant licensure exams, and find placements in related employment.
• Meet or exceed performance metrics for the program established by the VP of Instruction
• Maintain integrity and confidentiality in all circumstances, especially concerning student information. Adhere to FERPA requirements and guidelines.
• Stay up-to-date in industry advancements and adjust curriculum where appropriate to prepare students for current industry needs
• Along with the department director and the VP of Instruction, develop and propose admissions standards to enhance student success. Assist recruiters and admissions to fill program cohorts
• Assure safety standards are used which comply with all College, City, County, State, and Federal guidelines
• Model a professional environment for the students in the classroom and lab
• Schedule industry professionals for specialized presentations and training where appropriate
• Supervise, recruit, train, support, and assist adjunct instructors as needed
• Be an active, positive, and participative member of the department team. Communicate effectively with program director and program instructors.
• Help to develop a healthy network of industry partners and assist students in obtaining employment in their field of study
• Actively ensure the program follows all guidelines and conditions necessary to meet the standards of COE accreditation, including completion of Employee Verification forms and maintaining records of contacts with industry partners
• Actively participate in documenting, collecting, and placing Standard 2 criteria evidence following the guidelines sheet into the COE program folder biannually, meeting all deadlines.
• Assist with biannual Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) meetings and ensure accreditation compliance. Maintain communication with OAC. Take direction and implement decisions made by the committee
• Participate with program team to ensure that program spending is within established budgets, and maintain inventory for all instructional items
• Participate in approved professional development…