Part-Time Plumbing Backflow Instructor

Job no: 494580

Work type: Springfield Campus

Location: Springfield, MO

Categories: Workforce & Short-term Training, Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty

Part‑time Plumbing Backflow Instructor

Workforce & Short‑Term Training (WST)

Based on education and experience

Non‑exempt

WST Program Manager

Part‑time (not to exceed 19.5 hours per week)

The Part‑time Instructor is responsible for developing and implementing daily lesson plans and activities for the proper management of assigned classes. The instructor creates a classroom environment that follows best practices, supports industry standards, and engages students in career and technical education. The instructor maintains industry certifications for the field and works up to 19.5 hours per week. Hours are not guaranteed.

• Provide quality instruction reflective of current discipline standards, accurate, relevant, and engaging using college‑approved curriculum.
• Actively engage and interact with students using intentional best‑practice teaching strategies.
• Plan and prepare the learning environment with needed materials and supplies.
• Communicate and collaborate with full‑time instructors and workforce development business partners in creating and implementing course curriculum, objectives and materials.
• Present course content in an unbiased and civil manner, demonstrating respect, helpfulness, and responsiveness toward students.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, positive attitude, and supportive culture.
• Maintain appropriate record keeping for assigned classes, including student attendance, grades earned, and other related classroom information.
• Learn and apply technologies that support student learning.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in plumbing or related field.
• Authorized ASSE Backflow Instructor or ability to achieve authorized status.
• Must be able to work with a co‑facilitator.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Teaching experience in the career and technical education field.
• Ten years of employment experience in the industry or related field.
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

Work is performed primarily in a standard classroom and lab setting with frequent interruptions and distractions. Requires extended periods of time viewing a computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evenings and/or weekends; may encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel.

Physical:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a classroom and lab setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.

OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the institution desires. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at‑will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

Advertised: 23 Sep 2025 Central Daylight Time

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