Faculty - Civil & Construction Engineering Technology Instructor

Overview

Hawkeye Community College’s Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program has a long history of preparing students for careers in civil and construction engineering technology or to 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. If you are ready to inspire and assist students to become successful in their civil and construction engineering technology careers, apply to join our faculty team and make a lasting impact on students and the industry.

At Hawkeye Community College, great instructors make a difference. We believe students learn best from those who have real-world experience and knowledge of what it takes to excel in the field. Our programs help students build a solid foundation of technical skills and professional competencies, preparing them for success in a dynamic industry. Guided by experienced faculty who bring both academic expertise and industry insights, students are prepared to meet and exceed expectations.

Our full-time, 9-month faculty position involves teaching courses within the Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program, with primary instructional assignments focused on:

• 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. The role also involves active participation as a department member with a focus on student learning, facilitating discipline-related activities, assessing student achievement, providing program advising, and contributing to departmental committee work.

• Provides high-quality instruction and leadership to students in the Civil and Construction Engineering Technology program.
• Prepares daily instructional plans and materials.
• Uses various instructional modalities as needed.
• Employs methods and materials appropriate for meeting objectives, assessing student progress, and providing progress reports as requested.
• Formulates and maintains curriculum for assigned courses.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, divisions, prospective employers, and the community.
• Participates in campus committees as assigned.
• Offers a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages hands-on learning and problem solving.
• Establishes partnerships with industry stakeholders to enhance learning opportunities and align the program with workforce needs.
• Maintains and supervises the use of lab equipment and training materials.
• Maintains partnerships with other educational institutions to facilitate seamless transfer for students.
• Assists with student recruitment and retention initiatives.
• Mentors students on technical projects and hands-on tasks to enhance learning.
• Interacts daily with students, faculty, and staff in person, via telephone, email, and other digital platforms.
• Maintains a safe working environment and adheres to industry-standard safety protocols during classroom and lab activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular on-campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position unless approved otherwise.

• Associate’s Degree in Civil and Construction Engineering Technology or closely related field.
• 5 years of recent, relevant work experience in the civil and construction engineering technology industry.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with students, faculty, and staff.
• Motivation to serve students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work with a wide range of faculty, staff, students, and the general public in a professional manner.

• Community college experience.
• Post-se…