Faculty - Civil & Construction Engineering Technology Instructor

Hawkeye Community College’s Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program has a long and proud history of preparing students for a career in civil and construction engineering technology or to successfully transfer to a four‑year school. We are seeking a student‑focused instructor with work experience to teach courses within our Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program. Are you ready to inspire and assist students to become successful in their civil and construction engineering technology careers?

If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting and rare opportunity to join our amazing faculty team and make a lasting impact on students and the civil and construction engineering technology industry!

At Hawkeye Community College, we understand that great instructors make all the difference. We believe students learn best from those who have real‑world experience and firsthand knowledge of what it takes to excel in the field. Employers today seek versatile, skilled individuals who can adapt to the evolving demands of the workforce. Our programs are designed to help students build a solid foundation of technical skills and professional competencies needed for success in a dynamic industry.

With the guidance of experienced faculty who bring both academic expertise and industry insights, students are well‑prepared to meet and exceed these expectations.

• Civil engineering and architecture
• Land surveying
• Construction drawings and contracts
• Route surveying and design
• Construction safety
• Site planning and development
• Fundamentals of GPS/GIS
• Technical drawing and CAD
• Introduction to computers
• Technical math

Key responsibilities include planning and guiding the learning process to achieve curriculum goals while establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects. Our role also involves active participation as a department member with a strong focus on student learning, facilitating discipline‑related activities, assessing student achievement, providing program advising, and contributing to departmental committee work.

Teaching assignments may occur during both day and evening hours across various formats, including face‑to‑face, and online. A typical full‑time teaching load is 15 credit hours per term. The instructor is expected to maintain collaborative relationships with the Dean, fellow faculty, college divisions, prospective employers, and the community. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. We are interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role model to inspire our students and work with a strong faculty team.

The college provides a two‑year faculty induction & mentoring program to support our newest faculty members and help them to be successful.

• Provides high‑quality instruction and leadership to the students in the Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program.
• Prepares daily instructional plans and materials.
• Uses various instructional modalities as needed.
• Employs various instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
• Formulates and maintains curriculum for assigned courses.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.
• Participates in campus committees as assigned.
• Offers a safe and supportive learning environment while encouraging hands‑on learning and problem solving.
• Establishes partnerships with industry stakeholders to enhance learning opportunities, strengthen employment pathways for students, stay updated on technology advancements in the industry and align the program with workforce needs.
• Maintains and supervises the use of lab equipment and training materials.
• Maintains partnerships with our partners in other educational institutions to facilitate…