Carpentry and Building Construction Instructor - Part Time

Carpentry and Building Construction Instructor - Part Time

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College Overview:
Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; it's an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken's modern facilities, state-of-the‑art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education.

The College's three‑pronged approach to teaching - hands‑on technical experience, general education and professionalism - gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

Prepares for and teaches Carpentry courses and conducts labs as assigned by the department chair of the Carpentry and Building Construction Technology department.

This part‑time position is a good fit for a Carpentry and Building Construction professional who currently works a daytime job or is retired and wants to begin passing on the knowledge and skills to our students who will be the future of the trade. Classes are two nights during the workweek, approximately 4 hours each night.

• Teaches assigned theory and lab classes. Plans daily activities for students in theory and lab. Supervises students for both theory and technical project grades.
• Instructs and evaluates first‑year students in a shop/lab environment and also in a lecture/classroom environment.
• Maintains a safe worksite and enforces Ranken's safety standards.
• Assists in the maintenance of carpentry, lab, and classroom equipment.
• Assists management with developing curriculum and syllabi, scheduling, budgeting, hiring, and other duties.
• Participates in college governance, committee work, student advising, etc.
• Participates in available training to keep current in carpentry and building construction technology.
• Assists in maintaining requirements of industry standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by authorized individual.

• Associate degree in carpentry or related field preferred, but not required.
• Five or more years of residential carpentry experience with a degree, or 10 years of experience without a degree.
• Community college or technical school teaching experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent presentation skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines.

• $35.00 per hour

• Employment type:
  
  Part‑Time
• Exempt status:
  Non‑Exempt
• Req Number: EDU-26-00066
• Open Date: 6/10/2026
• Location:
  
  St. Louis
• Position is currently accepting applications.